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Natural Sciences - MSci (Hons)

Loughborough University

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  • Qualification

    Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)

  • Location

    Loughborough University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

All around us the world faces complex problems that increasingly require scientists to adopt a multidisciplinary approach in the search for solutions.When facing issues such as climate change, supporting the health of our ageing population, and developing new materials or technologies, governments and organisations from every sector need graduates that can effectively communicate expert insights from a range of scientific disciplines to develop effective solutions.Our MSci Natural Sciences degree is designed to meet this need and will equip you with vital skills and experiences sought after by employers. Key features include:Flexibility to choose from a number of study pathways – combining physical sciences such as chemistry, biosciences, mathematics, geography, physics and materialsDevelop essential transferable skills such communication skills, time management, problem-solving, consultancy skills, and working in groupsPlacement year opportunities – enabling you to test drive a career and stand out to employersFinal year interdisciplinary research projectAccredited by the Society for Natural Sciences Pathway combinations are dependent on prior qualifications and in-course attainment. Undergraduate Final Year Interdisciplinary ProjectYou will be taught by academic staff who are internationally renowned experts in their respective fields and active in interdisciplinary research. You will be mentored to work independently and across the disciplines, conducting your own research project.Postgraduate Final Year Extended Interdisciplinary Research ProjectThe MSci concludes with a major research project and advanced level training in your chosen subject, giving you a solid grounding to continue a career in research or to go onto study a PhD.Placement year optionsBSc Natural Sciences carries the option of a placement year. By choosing to spend a year on placement, you will be adding value to your degree by gaining hands-on industry experience in a real work setting. Not only will you be going back to study having advanced your knowledge of the area you are interested in and picked up transferable interpersonal skills, you will have gained experience to help you stand out from the crowd in the competitive graduate market.What's the difference between MSci and BSc?The Natural Sciences BSc (Hons) degree course equips you for employment in scientific and other sectors, while our MSci course (4 year or 5 year sandwich) will prepare you for research work in industry or PhD research. The MSci provides more in-depth/complex teaching of the subject as the course progresses. You can upgrade to the MSci version of the course providing that you meet certain attainment throughout the degree.

Tuition fees

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£ 30,700per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Loughborough University

Loughborough University

Loughborough University

  • University League Table

    8th

  • Campus address

    Loughborough University, Epinal Way, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3TU, United Kingdom

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The university's two campuses are located in Loughborough and London, both close to airports, making it easy to explore Europe and beyond.
Loughborough's research community has over 1,200 research students spanning 90 nationalities, with more than 800 members of staff supporting them.
Home to around 18,000 students and staff from more than 130 different countries. Of the students based at the London campus, 80% are international students.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biological Sciences

    14th out of 87 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 225
    145 65%

    24th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    74.0 74%

    39th

    25

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.27 82%

    18th

    2

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