Natural Sciences MSci

University College London
5.0
2 reviews
  • The living expense per month is about 500 pounds (this includes going out occasionally, a bit of shopping and public transportation fee).Make sure you talk to people who have studied the program before you make your decision.
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  • Participate as much as possible in everything!!! Especially the student union and with people from your residence. It was a good experience in all.
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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    4 Years

In each year of your degree you will take a number of individual modules, normally valued at 15 or 30 credits, adding up to a total of 120 credits for the year. Modules are assessed in the academic year in which they are taken. The balance of compulsory and optional modules varies from programme to programme and year to year. A 30-credit module is considered equivalent to 15 credits in the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS).
The programme is divided into two main subjects or streams, which are chosen in the first year and followed for the duration of the programme. One will become your major stream, while the other will become your minor stream.
All students undertake a mathematics module and three foundation modules in the first year. Equal weighting is applied to the major and minor stream for the first two years. For the final year, you will only take modules from the major stream, plus options. You will also undertake a substantial research project in your final year.

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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Gower Street, WC1E 6BT

Start date

On request

About this course

The unique core stream structure provides you with module options from across the spectrum of science disciplines.
You may broaden your knowledge further by selecting optional modules in non-science subjects such as languages, management studies, computing and statistics.
While the programme offers a high level of flexibility, the core streams offer you a structured pathway to enable specialisation.
Members of our teaching staff are experts in their various fields and are active in research, so you will benefit from their cutting-edge knowledge in your lectures and tutorials.

The programme provides an all-round scientific education in its own right. On completion of your degree, you will have cultivated transferable skills and the ability to solve problems in a quantitative way and to see science in a modern context.
You could choose to specialise in a defined, but usually interdisciplinary, science field and proceed to study for a wide range of possible postgraduate degree and doctoral programmes. Alternatively, you will be equipped to pursue many career options, for example, as a scientific journalist, in science teaching, as a management consultant or in finance and banking.

English Language and Mathematics at grade C or 5. For UK-based students, a grade C or 5 or equivalent in a foreign language (other than Ancient Greek, Biblical Hebrew or Latin) is required.

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Reviews

5.0
  • The living expense per month is about 500 pounds (this includes going out occasionally, a bit of shopping and public transportation fee).Make sure you talk to people who have studied the program before you make your decision.
    ← | →
  • Participate as much as possible in everything!!! Especially the student union and with people from your residence. It was a good experience in all.
    ← | →
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4.5
fantastic

Course rating

Recommended

Centre rating

Shu-Ching Liu

5.0
07/03/2018
What I would highlight: The living expense per month is about 500 pounds (this includes going out occasionally, a bit of shopping and public transportation fee).Make sure you talk to people who have studied the program before you make your decision.
What could be improved: Nothing
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Student

5.0
26/03/2017
What I would highlight: Participate as much as possible in everything!!! Especially the student union and with people from your residence. It was a good experience in all.
What could be improved: All ok
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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Subjects

  • Mathematics
  • GCSE Mathematics
  • Earth Sciences
  • Life Sciences
  • Chemistry
  • Physics and Astronomy
  • Science and Technology Studies
  • Astrophysics
  • Biomedical Science
  • Earth and Environment

Course programme

YEAR 1

Core or compulsory module(s)

The first term comprises a compulsory mathematics module and foundation modules introducing the streams that are offered. You will select three foundation modules from the following:

  • Chemistry
  • Earth Sciences
  • Life Sciences
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Physics and Astronomy
  • Science and Technology Studies
Core streams

In your second term you will choose two core streams in the following areas:

  • Astrophysics
  • Biomedical Science
  • Earth and Environment
  • Genetics, Evolution and Environment
  • Geophysical Sciences
  • History and Philosophy of Science
  • Inorganic and Materials Chemistry
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Medical Physics
  • Molecular and Cell Biology
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Neuroscience and Psychology
  • Physical Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Policy, Communication and Ethics

May only be pursued as a minor stream after year two

May only be pursued as a major stream in the BSc; MSci students may only take it as a minor.

YEAR 2

Core streams

You will take modules in your two core streams. Both streams have equal weighting, amounting to 45 credits of core (mandatory) modules per stream, plus a compulsory Scientific Communication and Computing module. At the end of the second year, you will choose one of the streams as a major stream.

Optional modules

You can select one optional module, worth 15 credits. This can be taken outside the main Natural Sciences subject areas, such as in foreign languages, management, etc.

YEAR 3

Core streams

Major stream: You will take 60 credits in your major stream including a compulsory literature review (15 credits).

Minor stream: You will take 45 credits in your minor stream.

Optional modules

You can select one optional module worth 15 credits.

YEAR 4

Core stream

At least 90 out of 120 credits must be taken in your major stream. This includes a mandatory research project that may be 45 or 60 credits, depending on the discipline.

Your learning

A variety of teaching methods are employed, including lecture classes, practical sessions such as laboratory or field work (dependent on stream choice), and small-group tutorials. You will also be expected to spend a substantial amount of time on coursework and private study.

Assessment

Assessment is primarily through end-of-year examinations for lecture-based modules, whereas practical work is continuously assessed. Coursework is important and must be passed to allow progression from one year to the next.

Additional information

Overseas students Fee - £25,960 (2018/19)

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