Course options
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Qualification
MRes - Master of Research
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Location
Main Site - Highfield Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
01-SEP-25
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Duration
1 year
Course summary
Explore Advanced Biological Sciences at a global top 100 (QS World University Rankings 2024) University.
This flexible one-year masters course is tailored to your particular research interests. You can choose to specialise in one of the following:
Biodiversity, ecology and ecosystem services
Biotechnology
Developmental biology
Microbiology
Neuroscience
Molecular and cellular bioscience
Plant biology
Zoology
This MRes is a stepping stone to further study at PhD level or a gateway to many careers in industry such as agriculture, pharmaceuticals and the healthcare sector, scientific services, science communication, teaching, and scientific policy making.
The programme offers you the opportunity to develop your scientific knowledge and enhance your skills in research and scientific communication. In addition to the wide range of modules to choose from, you will undertake an in-depth research project supervised by a leading academic in your specialism.
You’ll also benefit from a wide range of excellent facilities, including a dedicated life sciences laboratory.
At Southampton, assessments are designed to equip you with the skills you need for success in your career.
On this course, you'll be assessed through coursework, examinations, and a dissertation.
Modules
Tuition fees
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£ 26,700per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
University of Southampton
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University League Table
20th
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Campus address
University of Southampton, University Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1BJ, United Kingdom
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
27th out of 94 3
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Entry standards
/ Max 228150 66%29th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10079.0 79%34th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.03 76%60th
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