MSci Natural Sciences
University of Exeter
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Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)

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Streatham Campus

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4 Years

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Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)

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Streatham Campus

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SEP-26

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4 Years

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Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)

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OverviewA true Natural Sciences programme specially designed to let you work across all the sciences without pathways or boundariesStudy at the frontiers of knowledge and take an active part in research - many of our students are publishing their work as early as year 2Be part of a close community of highly skilled and recognised scientistsContribute to our understanding of critical global issues, such as climate change, ageing society, food security and urbanisationEncourages you to follow ...Read more

Overview

  • A true Natural Sciences programme specially designed to let you work across all the sciences without pathways or boundaries
  • Study at the frontiers of knowledge and take an active part in research - many of our students are publishing their work as early as year 2
  • Be part of a close community of highly skilled and recognised scientists
  • Contribute to our understanding of critical global issues, such as climate change, ageing society, food security and urbanisation
  • Encourages you to follow your interests and develop your own ideas as an independent scientist and researcher

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WUSCA ranking:
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58/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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14th
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Monica
08 Oct 24

Best- all the opportunities available, there's always some fair or event going on whether it be academic related or career etc. Worst- would be nice if there was a proper..Read more

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Amy
07 Oct 24

Beautiful univeristy with lots of gorgeous green space (and a campus cat!) Engaged and passionate professors with excellent teaching (especially on the Natural Sciences course)...Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

AAA Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AAAAB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

AAB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:30,M:15 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

36 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDD Grades / Points required

Excluding General Studies.Grade A in Mathematics and Grade A in either Physics, Chemistry or Biology required.

Grade A in Mathematics and Grade A in either Physics, Chemistry or Biology required.

Grade A in Mathematics and Grade A in either Physics, Chemistry or Biology required.

Pass the Access to HE Diploma with 30 L3 credits at Distinction Grade and 15 L3 credits at Merit Grade. To include 15 L3 credits at Distinction Grade in Maths and 15 L3 credits at Distinction Grade in either Physics, Chemistry or Biology. Please also see our GCSE requirements.

Applicants will be considered with IB 36 OR 666 in three Higher Level subjects. All applicants will be required to have HL 6 in Mathematics and HL 6 in either Biology, Chemistry or Physics. Applicants with Mathematics SL7 plus HL6 in two from Physics, Chemistry or Biology will also be considered.

Applicants studying a BTEC Extended Diploma are also required to achieve grade A at A Level in Mathematics and grade A at A Level in either Biology, Chemistry or Physics.

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£9,535 per year

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£30,900 per year

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Students from EU

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£30,900 per year

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Monica
08 Oct 24
Natural Sciences BSc (Hons)
Best- all the opportunities available, there's always some fair or event going on whether it be academic related or career etc. Worst- would be nice if there was a proper...
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Amy
07 Oct 24
MSci Natural Sciences with International Study
Beautiful univeristy with lots of gorgeous green space (and a campus cat!) Engaged and passionate professors with excellent teaching (especially on the Natural Sciences course)....
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University of Exeter
Northcote House Exeter Devon EX4 4QJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Exeter Central  0.4 miles away

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