Biological Sciences 

Overview

You'll work in modern laboratories with some of the latest equipment contributing to our world-class research. 72% of our research outputs in the area of Earth Systems and Environmental Sciences – which includes Biological Sciences – were classed as world leading or internationally excellent in the Research Excellence Framework 2014.

You'll get the opportunity to work across research disciplines including molecular, micro, marine and environmental biology. Your research may also be closely linked to Biomedical Science and Pharmacy, Geography, and Earth and Environmental Science.

At our Institute of Marine Sciences, you can use the following facilities:

• Aquarium rooms with temperature-controlled flow-through sea water system
• Shallow water research and testing platform
• Quarantine facilities for non-native species
• Experimentally-controlled temperature rooms
• Molecular, general and sediment laboratories

What can a Biological Sciences degree at University of Portsmouth do for my career?

Once you complete your postgraduate research degree, you'll be a highly-skilled researcher with the knowledge and skills to make an impact in many different industries.

Your postgraduate research qualification demonstrates to potential employers that you're an intelligent, capable and motivated person, with provable abilities and experience in critical thinking, problem-solving, project management, communication, leadership and creativity.