Natural Sciences Msci (Hons)
Durham University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 60 graduates of Natural Sciences Msci (Hons) at Durham University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Other.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in CAH07
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Other at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £30000 | £32500 | £38000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £26000 - £34000 | £27500 - £41000 | £30000 - £52500 |
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Course Description
The MSci in Natural Sciences is one of our most flexible science courses. This challenging and rewarding four-year degree is ideal if your interests span multiple areas including at least one science. It offers the opportunity to build on your existing interests, explore new subjects and add a research element to your studies.
While following a similar structure to the BSc in the first three years, the MSci gives you the opportunity to study more advanced modules in the final year, to specialise in greater depth and to undertake a project.
Studying across disciplines, you’ll build knowledge and skills that you can put to use in a wide range of industries, both in the sciences and across a wider range of professions. The MSci provides a natural springboard to a career in academia or research.
MSci Joint Honours degrees
The MSci Joint Honours degrees are available in the following combinations:
Biology and Chemistry;
Biology and Physics;
Chemistry and Mathematics;
Chemistry and Physics;
Computer Science and Mathematics;
Mathematics and Physics
This route allows you to study two preferred subjects in all four years of study (in the first year there may be the opportunity to take modules in a third subject). You will graduate with a MSci Honours degree in two named subjects.
MSci (Honours) in Natural Sciences
MSci (Honours) in Natural Sciences allows you to self-build a degree from a range of subjects. At least one subject must be from
Group A: Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Mathematics and Physics where you specialise in at least one of the subjects in your final year. You may also select subjects from: Group B includes Biology, Psychology, Anthropology, Business, Economics, Geography, Philosophy, Sport and Education.
which may be taken in the first three years, but not Year 4
Both degrees routes offer the opportunity to transfer onto the ‘with Placement’ pathway after Year 2 or 3, extending your studies from four years to five. You can find more information about the subjects on offer on the Natural Sciences webpages.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Natural Sciences Msci (Hons) at Durham University
| 35% | Teaching Professionals |
| 25% | Customer service occupations |
| 5% | Natural and social science professionals |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Quality and Regulatory Professionals |
| 5% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
| 5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 5% | Caring personal services |
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
M in T Level Health, Healthcare Science, or Science.
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Our contextual offer for this programme is 2 A level grades lower (or equivalent). The exact grading is dependent upon subject choices as we are not able to reduce subject specific requirements, e.g. if Maths is chosen, you will still be required to meet A*A in Maths and Further Maths, but the 3rd subject will be reduced to C. To find out if you’re eligible, please visit: https://www.durham.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-to-apply/what-happens-to-your-application/contextual-offers/
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All other courses
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- 4.5
- Foundation
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Natural Sciences Msci (Hons)
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| EU | £29500 | year 1 |
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| International | £29500 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
The tuition fees for 2024/25 academic year have not yet been finalised, they will be displayed here once approved.
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
University Rankings
Positions of Durham University in top UK and global rankings.
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About Durham University
Founded in 1832, Durham University (DU) is located in the cathedral city of Durham, North East England. DU takes pride in having numerous subject fields ranked among the best in the world according to QS, as well as having an exceptionally large course catalogue without compromising the quality that students can expect. Apart from the impressive academic opportunities on offer, students can also participate in numerous sports, music, and art-based extracurricular activities on-site.
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Student composition of Durham University
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Total number of students enrolled at Durham University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 17140
- postgraduates:
- 4365
- Total:
- 21505
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Natural Sciences Msci (Hons) | Loughborough University of Technology | 94% | 3% | 0% | £9250 | £27250 | 180 | Loughborough | On campus Full-time |
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Natural Sciences Msci (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | 82% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £28600 | 168 | Nottingham | On campus Full-time |
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Natural Sciences (with placement year) Msci (Hons) | Loughborough University of Technology | 94% | 3% | 0% | £9250 | £27250 | 180 | Loughborough | On campus Full-time |
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Natural Sciences Msci (Hons) | University of Exeter | 94% | 10% | 0% | £9250 | £29700 | 195 | Exeter | On campus Full-time |
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Natural Sciences Msci (Hons) | University College London | - | - | - | £9250 | £35000 | - | London | On campus Full-time |
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Natural Sciences Msci (Hons) | Durham University | 90% | 5% | 2% | £9250 | £29500 | 217 | Durham | On campus Full-time |
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Natural Sciences MNatSci | University of East Anglia | 79% | 10% | 25% | £9250 | £26100 | 181 | Norwich | On campus Full-time |
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Natural Sciences (Study Abroad) Msci (Hons) | Lancaster University | 84% | 0% | 0% | - | - | 172 | Lancaster | On campus Full-time |
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Natural Sciences Msci (Hons) | Lancaster University | 84% | 10% | 15% | - | - | 215 | Lancaster | On campus Full-time |
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Natural Sciences MNatSci | University of Leeds | 91% | 0% | 5% | - | - | 198 | Leeds | On campus Full-time |
