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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 sophisticated research abilities through collaboration with Faculty of Science experts - including leading figures in their respective fields. Typically, students begin an MSc after finishing a PGDipSci. The program requires completing 120 credits (with a 160-credit maximum) in a specialization, achievable through one year of full-time study or two years part-time for research-focused programs, or four years part-time for taught programs. Note that not all specializations provide both study options. For students entering directly from an undergraduate degree, the requirement increases to 240 credits (280 maximum) in a specialization, completed over two years full-time or four years part-time for research programs, or six years part-time for taught programs. Again, not all specializations offer both pathways.