**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.
**Subjects available**
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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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Some courses vary and have tailored teaching options, select a course option below.
Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
University Park Campus
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
GFC0
Institution Code
N84
Points of Entry
Year 1
Not Accepted
A,A,A,A,B
This is required in addition to achieving AA in the Scottish Advanced Highers.
Considered on a case-by-case basis; please contact the School for further information.
34
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.
Considered on a case-by-case basis; please contact the School for further information.
Considered on a case-by-case basis; please contact the School for further information.
A,A
This is required in addition to achieving AAAAB in the Scottish Highers. Subjects required depend on your chosen pathway.
D3,D3,M1
Subjects required depend on your chosen pathway.
A
This qualification is considered alongside 3 A-levels (or equivalent)
Considered on a case-by-case basis; please contact the School for further information.
Considered on a case-by-case basis; please contact the School for further information.
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*,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.
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 |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,250 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £28,600 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |