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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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