Biological Sciences Master’s of Research Programmes at Southampton

A Master’s of Research (MRes) programme offers a unique opportunity to explore a subject through research. At the University of Southampton, this means working alongside world-leading researchers who are paving the way for advancements in science and are making a real impact on our planet and its people.

Biological Sciences MRes Courses

Based in our £50m Life Sciences Building, our MRes programmes span the Biological Sciences and offer you the chance to study and conduct research in the discipline that excites you most. Our students graduate with the skills, network, and experience to embark on a career in the Biological Sciences and often into further study on a PhD.

Our Biological Sciences MRes degrees include:
•    MRes Advanced Biological Sciences
•    MRes Big Data Biology
•    MRes Evolution: From the Galapagos to the 21st Century
•    MRes Wildlife Conservation

Course Spotlight: MRes Wildlife Conservation

This unique degree offers you the chance to conduct and study research in wildlife conservation in collaboration with Marwell Wildlife. This is the only course in the UK run in coordination with a wildlife organisation.

On this programme you’ll be based at Marwell Zoo two days a week during the taught part of the programme, gaining built-in experience in a conservation organisation before graduating. 

There is also a 12 day field-course to Kenya, included as part of the course and course fees, which offers you the opportunity to take skills developed on the course out into the field. During the independent research project, you can deliver real impact on conservation efforts worldwide – like those you may see on the field-course.

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