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  • Qualification

    Master of Science - MSci

  • Location

    Main Site - Highfield Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Biochemistry answers the ultimate questions about how living organisms work. This four-year degree programme at the University of Southampton will provide you with in-depth training to investigate modern biochemistry at the forefront of breakthroughs in drug discoveries, biotechnology and forensic science. You will be equipped with the skills required to play an integral part in future scientific development and will graduate primed to start your career.You will be based in our multi-million pound Life Sciences building and will explore how modern molecular bioscience can solve key challenges in cell biology, pathology, pharmacology, physiology and genetics.You will have a variety of options to tailor your degree through an extensive range of modules and an opportunity to take a year in employment, if you wish to gain experience in an industrial setting before graduating.You will gain key laboratory skills throughout your degree and have the opportunity to work alongside one of our leading research groups in your final year, completing an individual research project in an area of your choice including molecular and cellular biology, neuroscience, structural biology, or plant biochemistry.99% of Biological Sciences graduates were in employment or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes 2020/2021).

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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£ 27,400per year

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University information

University of Southampton

University of Southampton

  • University League Table

    20th

  • Campus address

    University of Southampton, Highfield, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1BJ, England

Southampton is proud of its inclusive global community and welcomes students from over 130 countries.
As a truly global university, Southampton has many opportunities for students to develop intercultural skills through its wide variety of clubs and societies.
Specialist careers support and paid year in employment and internship opportunities prepare international students for their future.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    27th out of 94 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    150 66%

    29th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    79.0 79%

    34th

    28
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.03 76%

    60th

    19

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