The four-year MSci in Natural Sciences is a multidisciplinary science degree which allows you to study three subjects initially and gradually specialise over the course of your degree. The combination of subjects that you study in the first year allows you to find out what each subject is like at university before you decide what to continue studying. In addition to studying the core aspects of a subject you have the opportunity to explore more specialist areas through optional modules as you progress through the course. Both of the subjects taken beyond the first year will be studied to degree level. The MSci is designed for students who are interested in a career in research so in addition to providing a broad knowledge in each of the subjects studied students gain professional skills in research and investigation which will equip them for a career in that field. As well as providing good grounding for a career in research the MSci is a qualification required by employers for some graduate-level job opportunities in industry.

On completion of your course you will have gained a multidisciplinary degree which will prepare you for further study or work in many exciting interdisciplinary areas of modern science, such as nanotechnology, systems biology, sustainable energy technology, environmental science and chemical physics. You will have acquired professional, analytical and communication skills, as well as an understanding of scientific investigations which will allow you to be confident about working in a variety of scientific fields. You will also have developed valuable transferable skills in information technology, time management, critical thinking, organisation and team working, and will have gained experience of working in a world-class interdisciplinary research environment.