Program Overview
The Biology and Marine Biology at University of Southampton is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences over 48 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 natural sciences. 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 Biology and Marine Biology 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: 48 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 19,725 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Southampton, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Biology and Marine Biology programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Earth and ocean system
- Macromolecules of Life
- Systems Physiology
- Core Skills in the Life Sciences
- Introduction to marine ecology
- Ecology and Evolution
- Cell Biology & Genetics
- Core Skills in the Life Sciences
- Cell Biology
- Pure and applied population ecology
- Flow of Genetic Information
- Neuroscience
- Animal behaviour
- Marine vertebrates
- Coastal and estuarine oceanography I
- Animal reproduction and development
- Plant development and function
- Bioinformatics & DNA Technology
- Adaptive Physiology
- Neural Basis of Behaviour
- Ecological processes in the marine benthos
- Introduction to marine molecular biology
- Oceanography research training
- Current topics in cell biology
- Plant cell biology
- Applied ecology
- Vertebrate Palaeobiology: Phylogenetics and Evolution.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- GCSE level maths and english (grade C or above) if you didn\xc2\x92t take it at AS or A level.
- AAB grade A-levels or an equivalent standard in other qualifications approved by the University. \xc2\xa0To include Biology and one subject from Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geology, Maths or Physics.
- 34 points on the IB scale, to include 17 points at higher level, including higher level Biology and at least one other higher level science subject from Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geology, Maths and Physics.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 19,725 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 19,725 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Southampton 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 Southampton
University of Southampton
Moffat, United Kingdom
University of Southampton is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-28
- Language English
- Duration 48 months