Biology, MSci (Hons)

Biological sciences address today's key challenges at molecular, cellular, and organismal levels. The University of Southampton's four-year integrated Biology master's degree provides in-depth knowledge of species, communities, and ecosystems, complemented by extensive field trips to locations such as the New Forest, Spain, and Belize. Students can tailor their studies through a wide range of modules, work in a state-of-the-art Life Sciences building, engage with a vibrant research community, undertake extended projects, and optionally spend a year in industry. Graduates emerge equipped for further study or careers in areas like laboratory research, conservation, environmental sectors, and media, with 99% of Biological Sciences graduates employed or in further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes 2020/2021).The programme offers diverse modules across years, including Year 1 topics like Chemistry of Life and Fundamentals of Cell Biology, Year 2's Evolution and Plant Development, Year 3's Biodiversity and Conservation, and Year 4's Current Research and Immunology. Learning involves lectures, tutorials, coursework, and projects, while assessment includes essays, reports, presentations, and exams, all designed to build essential graduate skills. For more details, visit the course page; information was current as of March 2024.

We have a varied range of modules for all years, to offer you the opportunity to tailor your studies to your passions and to equip you with the skills and experiences needed for success as a graduate. Examples of modules include: Year 1: Chemistry of Life, Fundamentals of Biochemistry, Fundamentals of Cell Biology & Physiology, How to Think Like a Scientist, Origins of Biodiversity Year 2: Evolution, Plant Development and Function, Quantitative Methods Biological & Environmental Science. Year 3: Biodiversity and Conservation, Cancer Chromosome Biology, Evolution & Genetics, Global Challenges in Biology. Year 4: Current Research, Cellular & Genetic Aspects of Animal Development, Immunology. Please visit the course page for more information. Please note: information included was correct at time of publication, March 2024.