Natural Sciences, MSci (Hons)

The MSci in Natural Sciences offers a flexible, four-year undergraduate programme designed for students with interests spanning multiple disciplines, including at least one science. This degree builds on foundational studies similar to the BSc in the first three years, allowing exploration of advanced modules, specialisation, and a research project in the final year. It equips graduates with versatile skills for careers in science, research, academia, or broader industries, with options to include a placement year.Available as Joint Honours degrees in combinations like Biology and Chemistry or Mathematics and Physics, students study two subjects throughout, potentially adding a third in the first year. Alternatively, the MSci (Honours) in Natural Sciences enables customisation from Group A subjects (e.g., Chemistry, Physics) and Group B options (e.g., Biology, Economics) for the first three years, with specialisation required in Year 4. Assessment combines exams, continuous evaluation, and a final-year project to foster critical thinking and independent study.

Year 1 In Year 1 you can study a minimum of two subjects and no more than four, this provides a solid foundation for second year study. You can choose to specialise by taking up to four modules in one Group A subject (listed above). If you intend to specialise in a single science subject in your final year, such as Earth Sciences, you will typically need to take three or four core modules from that subject. For example, if you choose the MSci Joint Honours degree in: Biology and Chemistry, you must take five core modules, which leaves you free to choose one optional module. Mathematics and Physics, you must take six compulsory modules. Many MSci (Honours) Natural Sciences students choose two modules from each of three subjects although other combinations are possible. This combination would normally allow progression in any or all three subjects. Subject and module choices will depend on the University’s academic timetable and entry requirements, such as an appropriate level of prior knowledge for progression into a Year 4 subject.