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This qualification explores some of contemporary science's most pressing issues and develops a wide range of skills associated with postgraduate study. The MSc includes a selection of taught modules to suit your needs and interests.
It concludes with a final project module that gives you the opportunity to explore a topic in further depth and undertake a substantial piece of independent research.
To gain this qualification, you need 180 credits as follows:
You can choose your 180 credits as follows:
Further information on the modules can be found here.
The learning outcomes of this qualification are described in four areas:
If you’ve successfully completed some relevant postgraduate science study elsewhere, you might be able to count up to 90 credits towards the postgraduate core science modules (Group 2); reducing the number of modules you need to study.
However, you won't be able to count it towards the undergraduate core science modules (Group 2), the postgraduate modules in other relevant subjects (Group 3) or the MSc project module (S810). You should apply for credit transfer as soon as possible, before you register for your first module. For more details and an application form, visit our Credit Transfer website.
On successful completion of the required modules, you’ll be awarded a Master of Science entitling you to use the letters MSc Science (Open) after your name.
The degree will be classified as pass, merit or distinction. Undergraduate science modules will not contribute to the classification of your degree.
You’ll have the opportunity of being presented at a degree ceremony.
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