MSc in Science

• 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.

  Key features of the course

  • Flexible study routes and options to suit your personal and professional needs and interests
  • Choose from a range of core science modules and modules in other relevant areas
  • Plan and carry out an in-depth research project in a related specialised area of your choice, and submit a written dissertation (your masters thesis)
  • Develops critical, analytical and research skills, boosting your career or preparing you for further studies at doctoral level

  Modules

  To gain this qualification, you need 180 credits as follows:

  • A minimum of 150 credits must be from postgraduate modules
  • of which, at least 60 credits must be from postgraduate core science modules (Group 2)
  • and 60 credits must be from the compulsory MSc project module (S810)

  You can choose your 180 credits as follows:

  • A maximum of 30 credits may be from undergraduate core science modules (Group 1)
  • A minimum of 60 credits must be from postgraduate core science modules (Group 2)
  • A maximum of 60 credits may be from postgraduate modules in other relevant areas (Group 3)
  • 60 credits must be from the compulsory MSc project module (S810)

  Further information on the modules can be found here.

  Learning outcomes, teaching and assessment

  The learning outcomes of this qualification are described in four areas:

  • Knowledge and understanding
  • Cognitive skills
  • Practical and professional skills
  • Key skills

  Credit transfer

  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 completion

  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.