About this course
Do you have a passion for science and discovery? Do you want to make a difference to our planet’s future? On this MSci Natural Sciences degree, we’ll help you develop the skills and knowledge to address some of our biggest challenges. You’ll apply your knowledge across the sciences, to better understand the laws and phenomena of the physical world.
This interdisciplinary master's course is not like a traditional degree. We offer modules from across all the science disciplines. This will let you apply real-world contexts to global problems, such as:
air pollution
climate change
plastic waste
neurodegenerative diseases
loss of biodiversity
You'll have access to our world-class facilities in our research centres and institutes, including the:
National Oceanography Centre
Centre for Cancer Immunology
Web Sciences Institute
Nanofabrication Centre
As part of this course you can:
carry out original research projects that may be publishable in major scientific journals
explore the ethical, social and political issues in science
take a 6-month, full-time research placement in the UK or overseas
choose from over 1,000 modules across the university - the broadest choice in the UK
tailor your degree to your specific interests and career goals
Course locations
- Highfield, Southampton
- Boldrewood, Southampton
Awarding body
This qualification is awarded by the University of Southampton.
Download the programme specification
The programme specification sets out the learning outcomes of this course and details how the course is taught and assessed.