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Qualification
Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)
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Location
Durham City
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
29-SEP-25
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
The MSci in Natural Sciences is one of our most flexible science courses. This challenging and rewarding four-year degree is ideal if your interests span multiple areas including at least one science. It offers the opportunity to build on your existing interests, explore new subjects and add a research element to your studies.While following a similar structure to the BSc in the first three years, the MSci gives you the opportunity to study more advanced modules in the final year, to specialise in greater depth and to undertake a project.Studying across disciplines, you’ll build knowledge and skills that you can put to use in a wide range of industries, both in the sciences and across a wider range of professions. The MSci provides a natural springboard to a career in academia or research.MSci Joint Honours degreesThe MSci Joint Honours degrees are available in the following combinations:Biology and ChemistryBiology and PhysicsChemistry and MathematicsChemistry and PhysicsComputer Science and MathematicsMathematics and Physics.This route allows you to study two preferred subjects in all four years of study (in the first year there may be the opportunity to take modules in a third subject). You will graduate with a MSci Honours degree in two named subjects.MSci (Honours) in Natural SciencesMSci (Honours) in Natural Sciences allows you to self-build a degree from a range of subjects. At least one subject must be fromGroup A:Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Mathematics and Physicswhere you specialise in at least one of the subjects in your final year. You may also select subjects from:Group B:includes Biology, Psychology, Anthropology, Business, Economics, Geography, Philosophy, Sport and Education.which may be taken in the first three years, but not Year 4.Both degrees routes offer the opportunity to transfer onto the ‘with Placement’ pathway after Year 2 or 3, extending your studies from four years to five.You can find more information about the subjects on offer on the Natural Sciences webpages.
Application deadline
29 January
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All applicants taking A levels will need three A levels with at least one Science (Biology; Human Biology; Chemistry; Mathematics; Physics.) The standard offer is A*AA and you will need specific A level grades to study:Biology: A in either Biology or Chemistry.Chemistry: A*A in any order in Chemistry and Mathematics.Computer Science: A in Mathematics.Economics: A in Mathematics.Mathematics: Either A*A in any order in Maths and Further Maths at A level or A* in Maths plus A in AS Further Maths for students unable to take
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