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BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES COURSES MSci Biological Sciences MSci Applied Biological Research

BSc Biological Sciences

BSc Bioveterinary Sciences MSci Bioveterinary Sciences MSci Applied Bioveterinary Research
BSc Animal Biology, Behaviour, BSc Biological Sciences MSci Biological Sciences
Welfare and Ethics (Wildlife Health Sciences) (Wildlife Health Sciences)

BSc or MSci?
An MSci may be the best choice for you if you are
A BSc qualification is studied over three years, or four passionate about research, are looking to gain deeper
years when studied with a Placement Year, where you knowledge of the subject, and can open up further
will graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree. This is career opportunities in the future due to the additional
considered a typical undergraduate degree. A BSc may investment in your skills. It may be possible to change
be the best choice for you if you want to keep your career to an MSci (subject to availability), and if you choose
and education options open after you graduate. to study a BSc, you can still apply for a postgraduate
master’s degree (MSc or MRes).
An MSci qualification is studied over four years, or five
years when studied with a Placement Year, where you Our MSci courses hold Advanced Degree
will spend an additional year completing the learning Accreditation by the Royal Society of Biology,
outcomes of a master’s degree. The additional year will highlighting its potential to educate the life science
also allow you to work on an in-depth research project. leaders and innovators of the future.

ADVANCED
ACCREDITATION

Our Biological Science programmes are
accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, with
our MSci and placement year options gaining
Advanced Accreditation. This recognition of
excellence is highly regarded by employers and
demonstrates our ability to develop your skills and
expertise throughout your course. Not only does
this mean you will gain an in-depth understanding
of the subject, but that you will also have the
opportunity to contribute to advancements in
science through research projects.

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