Big Data Biology MRes
Course Overview - Big Data Biology MRes
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. With these skills youll be able to shape the approach to data science and artificial intelligence (AI) in the biomedical and biological fields.
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About this course<br/><br/>Explore Big Data Biology at a global top 100* university and join the data revolution in Biological Sciences.<br/><br/>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 youll be able to shape the approach to data science and artificial intelligence (AI) in the biomedical and biological fields. <br/><br/>Your future career<br/><br/>Youll gain subject-specific and employability skills that will shape your next steps into a career in scienctific research, teaching, in industry, or in a non-science based career.<br/><br/>Key features of this course<br/><br/>At Southampton youll:<br/>- develop quantitative and computational biology skills and learn how to apply them in the area of large-scale biology <br/><br/><br/>- learn from experienced academics across different areas of life science including: experimental biologists, computer scientists, mathematicians, and engineers <br/><br/><br/>- study four taught modules: two on programming, statistics and machine learning, and two optional modules on subjects that complement your research interest in biological or biomedical science<br/><br/><br/>Further information<br/><br/>An MRes course differs from an MSc in the balance of teaching to research. Youll focus on an independent research project on a subject of your choice, closely supervised by an academic. This masters degree is for you if you a studied biological science or a quantitative or computational subject at undergraduate level. Visit our course page for a full list of modules and detailed requirements.<br/><br/>*QS World University Rankings 2025.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Main Site - Highfield Campus
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Institution Code
S27
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