Biology

About this course
Biological science can answer today’s key challenges at a molecular, cellular, and whole organism level.

You'll graduate from this four-year integrated Biology masters degree with an in-depth knowledge of species, communities, and entire ecosystems and with the skills and experience you need to begin your career or to progress into further study on a PhD.

Key features of the course:

• Study surrounded by researchers who shape the programme with their world-chaning research

• Gain real-life skills suited to industry, to enhance your employment prospects

• Benefit from our close links with Marwell Wildlife, from opportunities to study abroad at partner universities around the world, and from field trips in locations across the UK and locations abroad like Spain and Belize

• Join a University where 96% of Biological Sciences graduates were in employment or further study 15 months after graduating (Graduate Outcomes 2022/23, published 2025).

Student support
From day one, you'll join a welcoming and supportive Biological Sciences community home to researchers who are paving the way for advancements in science and eager to share their findings with their peers and our student community. You'll be supported by your personal academic tutor and guided throughout your degree to ensure you graduate primed and ready for your future career in industry, in research, or in further study.

Further information
Biological Sciences programmes at Southampton are accredited by the Royal Biological Society, meaning you'll graduate from a course commended across the sector.