Natural Sciences MSci

In Year 1 you can study a minimum of two subjects and no more than four, this provides a solid foundation for second year study. You can choose to specialise by taking up to four modules in one Group A subject (listed above). If you intend to specialise in a single science subject in your final year, such as Earth Sciences, you will typically need to take three or four core modules from that subject. For example, if you choose the MSci Joint Honours degree in: Biology and Chemistry, you must take five core modules, which leaves you free to choose one optional module.Mathematics and Physics, you must take six compulsory modules. Many MSci (Honours) Natural Sciences students choose two modules from each of three subjects although other combinations are possible. This combination would normally allow progression in any or all three subjects. Subject and module choices will depend on the University’s academic timetable and entry requirements, such as an appropriate level of prior knowledge for progression into a Year 4 subject. Year 2 Striking a balance between breadth and depth you can study either two or three subjects in your second year. As in Year 1, you can specialise by taking up to four modules in one subject from Group A. For example, if you choose the MSci Joint Honours degree in: Mathematics and Physics, you must take five core modules, which leaves you free to choose one module from the Mathematics or Physics List to achieve an equal subject balance.Biology and Chemistry, you must take six core modules equally balanced between the two subjects. If you are following the MSci (Honours) in Natural Sciences and specialising in a single science subject in the final year, you have considerable freedom which is only limited by progression and the timetable. Typically, you will: take three or four core modulesbuild on one or two subjects studied in the first yearhave the option of starting a new subject by taking a first-year module. Year 3 You can choose either two or three subjects. It is possible to specialise in greater depth by taking up to four modules in one subject from Group A. You can also opt to take a second-year module during this year. For example, if you choose the MSci Joint Honours degree in: Chemistry and Physics, you must take the six core modules.Chemistry and Mathematics, you must take five core modules plus one module from the Mathematics list. The MSci in Natural Sciences offers continued freedom in Year 3. You will combine modules in subjects already studied to a higher level. Year 4 The final year includes a research project designed to consolidate your learning. In addition you will take a selection of taught modules. Module availability can change, but those available to current MSci Joint Honours students are: Biology and Chemistry: Bioactive Chemistry 4; Biomolecular Analysis.Biology and Physics: Atomic and Optical Physics; Biological Imaging; Theoretical Physics 4.Chemistry and Mathematics: Chemical Physics 4; Computational Chemical Physics 4; Modules from the Level 4 Mathematics list.Chemistry and Physics: Chemical Physics 4; Computational Chemical Physics 4; Atomic and Optical Physics; Theoretical Physics 4.Mathematics and Physics: Modules chosen from the Year 4 Mathematics and Physics lists. The MSci (Honours) in Natural Sciences continues to offer freedom of choice in the final year. You will combine modules in subjects already studied to a higher level and the main subjects studied will be listed on the degree certificate. The final year typically involves: combining advanced modules in subjects already studied specialising in or combining: Chemistry; Computer Science; Earth Sciences; Mathematics; Physics (please note that Biology can only be studied in Year 4 as part of a Joint Honours degree).