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- Integrated Science MSci (CF10)
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Find out more about our Integrated Science degree at Warwick
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- CF10
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- MSci
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- 4 years full-time
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- 26 September 2022
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- Warwick Medical School
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- University of Warwick
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Integrated Science (MSci) draws on an understanding of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths and Computing to address fundamental scientific questions about how the natural world works. Laboratory work and computing as a scientific tool form key parts of the course.
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Scientists ask questions about how the world works – especially the natural world – and then work to answer those questions using cycles of conjecture and experiment. Human curiosity leads us to ask basic questions. What is life? What distinguishes the living from the non-living? How do cells work? What causes disease?
MSci Integrated Science aims to equip you to pose and answer scientific questions by drawing freely on the methods and mindsets of mathematics, physics, biology, chemistry and computation. By combining the strengths of Warwick’s Medical School (WMS) and School of Life Sciences (SLS), this new course offers you unique opportunities to develop yourself as a scientist.
Renowned researchers will guide your development as a scientist, with substantial time spent in the laboratory from day one. Laboratory experimental work in small teams is a key part of the course from the outset, with parallel classroom sessions to teach you relevant scientific concepts and methods, ranging across multiple disciplines. Computing as a scientific tool is emphasised throughout the course.
In your second and third years, this integrated approach runs alongside a more in-depth look at the molecular and cellular basis of life. This provides a strong foundation for lab-based experimental research in your fourth year, during which you will pursue your own project and write a Master’s thesis.
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Year One
You will be taught by active research scientists with international reputations, who will help you to think creatively and quantitatively, formulate problems, and work effectively to solve them by drawing freely on the methods and mind set of different scientific disciplines. Laboratory experimental work in small teams begins right from the outset, with parallel classroom sessions to teach you relevant scientific concepts and methods, ranging across multiple disciplines.
Years Two and Three
The Integrated Science approach continues for your cohort, running alongside a more in-depth look at the molecular and cellular basis of life, including modules in biochemistry, enzymology and protein structure and function.
Year Four
You will focus almost exclusively on lab-based experimental research, pursuing your own project, and will write a Master’s thesis. Alongside this, you will take modules in frontier biological techniques and research skills, research topics in interdisciplinary biomedical research, and transferable skills.
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This is an innovative programme and you will learn in many different ways.
As well as lectures, seminars, group work and tutorials, you will spend a significant amount of time carrying out laboratory experimental work. This will enable you to learn experimental approaches and techniques and be actively engaged in science and research from the start of the course.
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In Year One you will learn entirely with your Integrated Science cohort of around 12 students, ensuring that you have a high level of academic support.
In Years Two and Three you will join a larger cohort in the School of Life Sciences, but retain small-group labs and tutorials for Integrated Science.
In Year Four you will predominantly be based in a laboratory as a member of your supervisor’s lab, whilst joining classes of up to approximately 30 students for skills training.
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Around 24 hours per week.
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You will be assessed by a wide range of methods, including assignments, examinations, group assignments, lab reports and individual oral assessment.
The final degree classification is determined by:
- Year One (15%)
- Year Two (20%)
- Year Three (25%)
- Final Year (40%)
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A level typical offer
AAA to include Mathematics and either Biology or Chemistry.
A level additional information
You will also need GCSE English at grade C or grade 4 or above.
A level contextual offer
We welcome applications from candidates who meet the contextual eligibility criteria and whose predicted grades are close to, or slightly below, the contextual offer level. The typical contextual offer is AAB including grade A in Mathematics and grade A in either Biology or Chemistry. See if you're eligible.
General GCSE requirements
Unless specified differently above, you will also need a minimum of GCSE grade 4 or C (or an equivalent qualification) in English Language and either Mathematics or a Science subject. Find out more about our entry requirements and the qualifications we accept. We advise that you also check the English Language requirements for your course which may specify a higher GCSE English requirement. Please find the information about this below.
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IB typical offer
38 to include 6 in Higher Level Mathematics and 6 in either Higher Level Biology or Higher Level Chemistry.
IB contextual offer
We welcome applications from candidates who meet the contextual eligibility criteria and whose predicted grades are close to, or slightly below, the contextual offer level. The typical contextual offer is 36 with 6 at Higher Level in Mathematics and 6 in either Higher Level Biology or Higher Level Chemistry. See if you're eligible.
General GCSE requirements
Unless specified differently above, you will also need a minimum of GCSE grade 4 or C (or an equivalent qualification) in English Language and either Mathematics or a Science subject. Find out more about our entry requirements and the qualifications we accept. We advise that you also check the English Language requirements for your course which may specify a higher GCSE English requirement. Please find the information about this below.
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We welcome applications from students taking BTECs alongside A level Maths.
You will also need to have studied Biology or Chemistry, either at A level or through a relevant BTEC.
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Year One
Year Two
- Integrated Science: Patterns and Populations
- Integrated Science Tutorials
- Enzymology
- Protein Structure and Function
- Tools for Biochemical Discovery
And two of:
- Plant Molecular Development
- Virology
- Immunology
- Ecology and its Applications
- Microbial Pathogens
- Neuropharmacology
- Neurobiology
- Molecular Endocrinology
Year Three
- Laboratories and Assessment for Integrated Science
- Integrated Science Research Project
- Biological Clocks
- Protein Targeting
- Structural Molecular Biology
And two of:
- Integrative Neuroscience
- Advanced Immunology
- Principles of Development
- Science Communication
Year Four
Plus a total of 30 CATs from the following options:
- Essential and Transferrable Research Skills (30 CATs)
- Frontier Techniques in Biomedical Research (20 CATs)
- Physical Biology of the Cell (10 CATs)
- Mathematical Modelling of Biomedical Systems (10 CATs)
- Programming for Biomedical Data Analysis (10 CATs)
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- Neurobiology
- Genetics and Genomics
- Immunology
- Microbial Pathogens
- Ecology and its Implications
- Bioenergy and Refining
- Oncology
- Science Communication
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- Find out more about fees and funding.
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- There may be costs associated with other items or services such as academic texts, course notes, and trips associated with your course. Students who choose to complete a work placement or study abroad will pay reduced tuition fees for their third year.
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- This is a new course so there are as yet no previous graduates. We expect this innovative course to appeal to enthusiastic scientists wishing to pursue an academic career in scientific research. Potential career paths may include medicine via a graduate-entry medical programme on completion of this degree.
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Our department has a dedicated professionally qualified Senior Careers Consultant to support you.
They offer impartial advice and guidance, together with workshops and events throughout the year.
Previous examples of workshops and events include:
- Career Society at Medical School Event
- AFP Interview Preparation
- Warwick careers fairs throughout the year
- Foundation Programme (UKFPO) Information evening