Do you have a passion for science and discovery? Do you want to make a difference to our planet’s future? On this MSci Natural Sciences degree, we’ll help you develop the skills and knowledge to address some of our biggest challenges. You’ll apply your knowledge across the sciences, to better understand the laws and phenomena of the physical world.

This interdisciplinary master's course is not like a traditional degree. We offer modules from across all the science disciplines. This will let you apply real-world contexts to global problems, such as:

• air pollution
• climate change
• plastic waste
• neurodegenerative diseases
• loss of biodiversity

You'll have access to our world-class facilities in our research centres and institutes, including the:

• National Oceanography Centre
• Centre for Cancer Immunology
• Web Sciences Institute
• Nanofabrication Centre

As part of this course you can:

• carry out original research projects that may be publishable in major scientific journals
• explore the ethical, social and political issues in science
• take a 6-month, full-time research placement in the UK or overseas
• choose your own modules from a custom-made base of options
• tailor your degree to your specific interests and career goals

You’ll develop key transferable skills, in both practical and analytical subjects. Employers around the world will value these abilities, which include:

• independent learning
• advanced problem-solving
• research
• critical thinking

Many of our graduates will progress into the field of research. This course is an ideal introduction to the rigours of PhD study and careers in academia.

Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the course, our students will be prepared for a range of natural science careers.