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Natural Sciences Msci (Hon)
Course Overview - Natural Sciences Msci (Hon)
**Explaining Natural Sciences**
Natural sciences allows you to study a combination of science subjects, getting to experience these at university before specialising later in the degree. Youll choose a combination of three subjects (called a stream) in your first year and study two subjects during the second and third years.
The MSci degree adds a further year of advanced study to the standard BSc focusing on one subject in your final year. This is designed to enhance your research, analytical and project management skills.
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**Explaining Natural Sciences**<br/><br/>Natural sciences allows you to study a combination of science subjects, getting to experience these at university before specialising later in the degree. Youll choose a combination of three subjects (called a stream) in your first year and study two subjects during the second and third years.<br/><br/>The MSci degree adds a further year of advanced study to the standard BSc focusing on one subject in your final year. This is designed to enhance your research, analytical and project management skills.<br/><br/>**Subjects available**<br/><br/>Our course offers the flexibility to focus on what you are interested in. You can continue to study familiar subjects but can also study subjects you may not have studied before.<br/><br/>You can choose multiple subject combinations from:<br/><br/><br/>- Archaeology<br/><br/><br/>- Biology<br/><br/><br/>- Cancer Sciences<br/><br/><br/>- Chemistry<br/><br/><br/>- Ecosystems and Environment<br/><br/><br/>- Earth Science<br/><br/><br/>- Mathematics<br/><br/><br/>- Physics<br/><br/><br/>- Psychology<br/>
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
University Park Campus
Application Details
29 January
Application deadline
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Codes/info
Course Code
GFC0
Institution Code
N84
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherA,A,A,A,B This is required in addition to achieving AA in the Scottish Advanced Highers. Access to HE DiplomaConsidered on a case-by-case basis; please contact the School for further information. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme34 36 IB Diploma with 36 points overall including at least two science subjects*, or IB Diploma with 34 points overall including at least two science subjects* plus an A in the Extended Essay component. Alternatively, 766 in three Higher Level certificates including at least two science subjects*, or 666 in three Higher Level certificates including at least two science subjects* plus an A in the Extended Essay. *HL Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics Analysis and Approaches, Physics, Psychology, Geography and Environmental Systems and Societies. If completing the full IB Diploma, HL5 minimum required except HL Mathematics – HL6 is required for this subject to study maths streams. If Maths is a required subject for your chosen stream, you must be studying Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches - not Applications and Interpretations. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Considered on a case-by-case basis; please contact the School for further information. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Considered on a case-by-case basis; please contact the School for further information. Scottish Advanced HigherA,A This is required in addition to achieving AAAAB in the Scottish Highers. Subjects required depend on your chosen pathway. Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalD3,D3,M1 Subjects required depend on your chosen pathway. Extended ProjectA This qualification is considered alongside 3 A-levels (or equivalent) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)Considered on a case-by-case basis; please contact the School for further information. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Considered on a case-by-case basis; please contact the School for further information. AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths)A This qualification is considered alongside 3 A-levels (or equivalent). Level 3 Core Maths qualifications from other awarding bodies are also acceptable: - Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Certificate in Mathematics in Context - OCR Level 3 Certificate in Core Maths A (MEI) - OCR Level 3 Certificate in Core Maths B (MEI) A levelA*,A,A A,A,A Grades of AAA will be considered alongside an A in the Extended Project Qualification. Subjects required depend on your chosen pathway. Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)This qualification - or the WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate - can be accepted as a non-science A-level. |
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| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
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