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Master of Research in Advanced Biological Sciences (MRes) University of Southampton - Highfield Campus University of Southampton - Highfield Campus, UK

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GBP 31200

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*Subject to change and other fees
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GBP 50

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12 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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92

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Develop specialist knowledge and practical skills on this MRes Advanced Biological Sciences degree. You’ll build in-depth understanding of your chosen specialism as you conduct a piece of original research, supported by the University of Southampton’s expert academics. This degree is great preparation for future PhD research, or for a career in a wide range of industries.

Our flexible, research-focused MRes biological sciences course lets you focus on a particular research interest. 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 

An MRes differs from a standard MSc in the balance between teaching and research. As an MRes student you’ll spend more time on the research project and less on the taught part of the course. 

The taught part of the course will allow you to increase your scientific knowledge in your chosen area and enhance your skills in research, presentation and scientific communication. 

You'll use your learning as the basis for an original piece of research, with the support of a leading academic in your specialism. You’ll also benefit from a wide range of facilities, including a dedicated life sciences laboratory. 

Your research project will be laboratory or fieldwork-based, depending on the specialism you choose.

When you apply, we'll ask you to choose a supervisor for your research project. You can to learn more about their research areas.

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Additional Information

Program Level Master by Research

College/University Processing Time 56 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Visa (PSWV) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2026

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required : To be accepted for this program, students must have a Bachelor's degree in biological sciences or a related subject. 

    6.5 IELTS Score
    92 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    67 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    120 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    31200

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    Application Fee
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    10539 Per year

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    Scholarships

    Global Excellence Scholarship

    83 Global Excellence Scholarships of £3,000 off tuition fees are available to new international postgraduate students applying for an in person postgraduate master’s programme. 

    Eligibility?

    To get this scholarship you must:

    • be an international student who would be eligible to pay the  overseas tuition fee  
    • have a conditional or unconditional offer to study any in person, full-time, postgraduate master’s programme.  
    • this scholarship is available to international students except for those coming from China, Vietnam, Nigeria, India and Thailand for which a country specific Excellence Scholarship applies.
    • pay your tuition fee deposit by 15 January 2026 

    As there are a limited number of these scholarships they will be awarded an a first come first served basis, i.e. the first 83 applicants who meet the above listed conditions, including paying their tuition fee deposit by 15 January, will be awarded the scholarship.

    For master’s applicants coming from  and  there are country specific Excellence Scholarships, these scholarships also have a deposit deadline but it is later in the year, 30th June 2026.


    Southampton Business School (MSc) Dean Scholarship (International)

    • Scholarships of £9,000 and £5,000 are available to international students studying an eligible postgraduate master’s at the University of Southampton Business School.
    • If you have a 1st or an equivalent qualification in your undergraduate studies you will get £9,000.
    • If you have a 2:1 or an equivalent qualification in your undergraduate studies you will get £5,000.

    Eligibility

    To get this scholarship you must:

    • be an international student required to pay the oversees fees
    • have a conditional or unconditional offer to study an eligible course
    • achieve a 1st or an equivalent qualification in your undergraduate studies to receive a £9,000 award?
    • achieve a 2:1 or an equivalent qualification in your undergraduate studies to receive a £5,000 award

    This does not include where you are living for study purposes, if it is somewhere different from your place of permanent residency.

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