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ACCREDITATION BSc or MSci?
Our Biological Science programmes are accredited A BSc qualification is studied over three years,
by the Royal Society of Biology. This recognition or four years when studied with a Placement
of excellence is highly regarded by employers and Year, where you will graduate with a Bachelor
demonstrates our ability to develop your skills and of Science degree. This is considered a typical
expertise throughout your course. Not only does this undergraduate degree. A BSc may be the best
mean you will gain an in-depth understanding of the choice for you if you want to keep your career and
subject, but that you will also have the opportunity education options open after you graduate.
to contribute to advancements in science through
research projects. An MSci qualification is studied over four or
five years, where you will spend an additional year
completing the learning outcomes of a Master’s
degree. The additional year will also allow you to
work on an in-depth research project. An MSci may
be the best choice for you if you are looking to gain
85% deeper knowledge of the subject, and open up
further career opportunities in the future due to the
additional investment in your skills. If you choose to
...of Biological Sciences students in study a BSc, you can still apply for a postgraduate
work or further study fifteen months Master’s degree (MSc or MRes).
after graduating from the most recent
Graduate Outcomes survey
Our MSci courses hold Advanced Degree
Accreditation by the Royal Society of Biology,
89% highlighting its potential to educate the life science
leaders and innovators of the future.
...of BSc Bioveterinary Sciences students find
the course intellectually stimulating
(National Student Survey 2021)
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