Program Overview
The Biological Sciences at University of Portsmouth is a MPhil programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Biological Sciences programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 14,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,121 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Biological Sciences programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Nucleic acid structure and gene regulation
- Enzyme structure and function
- Protein structure and biomedical science
- Biophysical methods
- Evolutionary ecology of plant reproduction
- Biodiversity and genome science
- Invasive species and biogeograph
- Analysing gene function in development
- Formation of the early axon scaffol
- Interaction between vascularisation and axon outgrowth in the developing brain and Epigenetics
- The role of histone variants
- Understanding the changes in environmental processes
- Understanding of how humans impact their environment
- Research into invasive non-native species
- Exploitation of the marine environment
- Marine resource management
- Fundamental research on marine systems
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A good honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject or a master\'s degree in an appropriate subject. Exceptionally, equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications will be considered. All applicants subject to interview.
- English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 14,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,121 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 14,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,121 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Portsmouth directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Portsmouth
University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth, United Kingdom
University of Portsmouth is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months