Natural Sciences with International Study MSci (Hons)

**Overseas study**This MSci is a five-year degree combining the multidisciplinary integrated masters with an additional year abroad. You will spend your third year studying at one of our partner institutions overseas in places such as Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore, North America or Europe. An international year has many employability benefits that will help you in your career. You will develop key skills such as communication, confidence, language and independence. All of these are extremely sought after by employers.**Course structure**This integrated masters enables you to study a interdisciplinary degree for the first four years and then specialise more in the final year to study natural sciences at a more advanced level.Choose from the following multiple subject combinations:ArchaeologyBiologyCancer SciencesChemistryEcosystems and EnvironmentEarth ScienceMathematicsPhysicsPsychologyYou'll choose from one of twenty-two streams combining three of the subjects during your first year. You'll study two subjects to degree level from your second year. The flexibility to study different subjects, enables you to tailor the MSci to your interests. You can continue to study familiar subjects alongside some you may not have studied before.**Research experience**The final year involves you spending half of the year working on an in-depth research project in an area of your choice. Supported by teaching staff, the project provides an excellent opportunity to consolidate your learning from earlier years. The project topic can be within your specific scientific subject or more interdisciplinary, combining elements of all the subjects you've studied. It will help you to develop the skills needed, especially if you are considering a career in research and development. You will also take taught modules, allowing you to explore some topics in more depth.**Flexibility**You can change between the BSc and MSci programmes at any time within the first two years of the course, Your year abroad does not count towards your final degree classification.**Careers**You will graduate with transferable skills that employers look for along. Alongside in-depth subject knowledge you'll be trained in critical thinking, problem solving, team work and communication. The year abroad will develop your confidence and independence, to make you career-ready.Many of our graduates pursue roles in scientific sectors such as energy, conservation and pharmaceuticals. Others continue with their studies by doing a masters or PhD.