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Pursuing an MSc offers dedicated scientists the chance to specialize in a meaningful area of study while earning an advanced degree. A taught master's program delivers focused training in your selected discipline, whereas a research master's cultivates high-level investigative abilities through collaboration with Faculty of Science experts—many of whom are leading figures in their domains. Typically, students begin an MSc after finishing a PGDipSci. The program requires completing 120 credits (up to 160 credits) in a specialization within one year full-time or two years part-time (research track) or four years part-time (taught track). Some specializations may not provide both study options. Students entering directly from an undergraduate degree must complete 240 credits (up to 280 credits) in their specialization over two years full-time or four years part-time (research track) or six years part-time (taught track). Certain specializations may not offer both pathways.