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PostgraduateMaster of Research

Big Data Biology

University of Southampton
Southampton, England
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1 yearDuration
£31,200Per Year (Intl)
£11,500Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in biological sciences with the MRes Big Data Biology at University of Southampton. Based in Southampton, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time structure. About this course Explore Big Data Biology at a global top 100* university and join the data revolution in Biological Sciences. 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. International tuition fees are £31,200 per year, home/UK fees are £11,500 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 84% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £27,000 within three years, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
Machine Learning for Biological Data
Advanced Statistical Methods in Biology
Programming for Biological Sciences
Big Data Analysis and Visualisation
Research Methods and Professional Practice
Independent Research Project
Genomics and Systems Biology
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.566.56.56
PTE Academic67

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£31,200

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£31,200

Home Student Fee

£11,500

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

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Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
5%Studying
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
85%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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