Natural Sciences, MSci (Hons)

The Natural Sciences programme offers an interdisciplinary approach, allowing students to explore a combination of science subjects before specialising. In the first year, participants select three subjects—such as Archaeology, Biology, Cancer Sciences, Chemistry, Ecosystems and Environment, Earth Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Psychology—and study 40 credits per subject, including core modules and the compulsory Academic and Transferable Skills Portfolio. This structure helps build foundational skills for university life.In subsequent years, students focus on two subjects, progressing to deeper analysis and practical experiences like fieldwork and laboratory classes in the second year, and advanced modules with a synoptic group project in the third. The MSci degree extends to a fourth year of specialised study, emphasising research, analytical, and project management skills. For the most current details, consult the course page on our 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. This includes the compulsory Academic and Transferable Skills Portfolio. This is designed to 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. During your third year, you'll study your two chosen subjects at a more advanced level. Optional modules will enable you to explore your own interests. You will become more self-reliant and proactive in your study approach. A highlight of this year is the synoptic project. This 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. Your fourth year will combine a research project with taught modules based on your specialised subjects. For the most up-to-date module information and streams, please visit the course page on our website.