Natural Sciences with International Study, MSci (Hons), with study abroad

The Natural Sciences program allows students to explore a combination of science subjects before specializing, selecting three subjects in the first year and narrowing to two thereafter. The MSci degree extends this with an additional year of advanced study in one subject, focusing on enhancing research, analytical, and project management skills. Students may opt for international study in their third year at partner institutions in regions like Australia, New Zealand, or Europe, which boosts employability and global perspectives. Available subjects include Archaeology, Biology, Cancer Sciences, Chemistry, Earth Science, Ecosystem and Environment, Maths, Physics, and Psychology.A key feature is the synoptic group project, where students collaborate across streams to apply prior knowledge innovatively. The curriculum emphasizes practical skills through fieldwork and labs, culminating in an independent research project during the masters year. This prepares graduates for research roles in industry or advanced studies like a PhD, while fostering a global outlook from international experiences. For the latest details, refer to the course website.

During your first year, you will study modules from each of your three chosen subjects. You'll study 40 credits from each subject, made up of core and optional modules. You will also study the compulsory Academic and Transferable Skills Portfolio. This will help you to settle in to university life and develop skills that will be useful for your future studies. In the second year, you will chose two of your first year subjects and continue to study them in greater depth. Some subjects allow you to specialise further through optional modules. This allows you to tailor the programme to your interests. There's more focus on developing your practical skills through fieldwork, computing and laboratory classes. Your third year will be spent studying at an overseas institution. The university has global agreements in place with more than 20 universities abroad. On return for your fourth year, you'll study your two chosen subjects at a more advanced level. A highlight of this year is the synoptic project which requires you to work on a group project with students from other streams. You will bring your individual expertise to the project and find new ways to apply the theories and approaches you have learnt in previous years. The fifth year enables you to graduate with an integrated masters level qualification. You'll carry out an independent piece of research, and study modules to support this. You'll develop further skills in the coordination and communication of research projects. For the most up-to-date module information and streams, please visit the course page on our website.