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Big Data Biology MRes

University of Southampton

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Course options

2 options available

  • Qualification

    MRes - Master of Research

  • Location

    Highfield Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Become an expert in research on our MRes Big Data Biology degree. Develop your quantitative and computational biology skills, and grow your knowledge of bioinformatics, biological science and computer science. With these skills you'll be able to shape the approach to data science and artificial intelligence (AI) in the biomedical and biological fields. This master's degree is for you if you studied biological science, or a quantitative or computational subject at undergraduate level. You'll develop quantitative and computational biology skills and learn how to apply them in the area of large-scale biology.

Advances in life science rely on scientists from different areas working together. You’ll learn from experienced academics across different areas of life science including:

  • experimental biologists
  • computer scientists
  • mathematicians
  • engineers

An MRes course differs from an MSc in the balance of teaching to research. You'll focus on an independent research project on a subject of your choice, closely supervised by an academic. On this big data in biology degree, you’ll study 4 taught modules: 2 on programming, statistics and machine learning, and 2 optional modules on subjects that complement your research interest in biological or biomedical science. You'll also gain subject-specific and employability skills that shape your next steps into teaching, industry, research, further study or a non-science based career.

Application deadline

09/09/2025

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 26,700per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Southampton

University of Southampton

University of Southampton

  • University League Table

    17th

  • Campus address

    University of Southampton, University Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1BJ, United Kingdom

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Southampton is proud of its inclusive international community, welcoming over 10,000 students from more than 130 countries.
Southampton is a truly global university. It has 350+ student-led clubs and societies, which provide great opportunities to build intercultural skills.
Specialist careers support and 400+ paid internships and work experience opportunities prepare international students for their future in the global job market.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biological Sciences

    20th out of 91 7

    14th out of 117 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 218
    155 71%

    24th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    83.0 83%

    14th

    20

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.01 75%

    67th

    7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 223
    182 82%

    15th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    92.0 92%

    18th

    8

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.93 73%

    85th

    21

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