Natural Sciences with International Study
UCAS Code: FGC1
Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)
Entry requirements
A level
Excluding General Studies. Grade A in Mathematics and Grade A in either Physics, Chemistry or Biology required.
Access to HE Diploma
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.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
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.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Grade A in Mathematics and Grade A in either Physics, Chemistry or Biology required.
Scottish Higher
Grade A in Mathematics and Grade A in either Physics, Chemistry or Biology required.
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About this course
Our MSci Natural Sciences programme uniquely places scientific research at its core, with the first two years designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge required to undertake a real research project in one of the University’s research groups. We will explore the scientific concepts required to explain the natural world; from the properties of novel nano-materials such as graphene, to the richness of the living world, and to complex dynamic systems such as the Earth’s climate.
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University of Exeter (Exeter Campuses)
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