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Pursuing an MSc degree allows dedicated scientists to concentrate on a specific field of interest while earning an advanced qualification. Taught master's programs offer specialized training in your selected discipline, while research-based programs enhance your investigative abilities through collaboration with Faculty of Science researchers - including leading experts 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 for research programs, or four years part-time for taught programs. Some specializations may not provide both study options. For students entering directly from undergraduate studies, the requirement increases to 240 credits (maximum 280 credits) 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 study pathways.