MSci Human Sciences
About this course
Master in Science in Human Sciences MSci, a human sciences degree exploring biology, psychology, behaviour, and society. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, Fieldwork, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. Students can undertake an optional placement year or a year abroad, and the four-year programme includes an extensive final-year research project. The first year introduces foundational subjects through Discovering Human Sciences, Exploring Human Sciences, Cell Biology and Physiology, and Cognitive Psychology. The second year builds interdisciplinary expertise with modules such as Data Science for Brain and Behaviour 1, Exploring Experimental Environments, Building Interdisciplinary Expertise, and Evolution of Humans and Other Animals. Year three focuses on advanced study and research preparation through Interdisciplinary Synthesis and Professional Development, Evidence-based literature review and critical analysis informed project proposal, Entrepreneurial Start Up, and Human Sciences Literature Review and Interdisciplinary Research Proposal. The final master's year centres on independent investigation and advanced communication through the Extended Research Project, Funding Science, and Research Developments and Scientific Communication.
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Entry requirements
A Level: AAA including one science subject. IB: 6,6,6 including one science subject. BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma, Diploma and Extended Certificate are accepted, but subjects are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further guidance
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What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 68%
- Academic support: 79%
- Organisation and management: 68%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 64 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 63%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 19%
- Unemployed: 4%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Natural and social science professionals: 13%
- Finance Professionals: 8%
- Teaching Professionals: 7%
- Find their work meaningful: 83%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 72%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 56%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 260 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 33%
- East of England: 13%
- London: 20%
- South East: 11%
- South West: 7%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Discovering Human Sciences
- Exploring Human Sciences
- Societies, Space and Place
- Cell Biology and Physiology
- Cities in Transition
- Cognitive Psychology
- Ecological Concepts and Plant Sciences
- Genetics I
- Sport, Exercise and Health Psychology
- Data Science for Brain and Behaviour 1
- Exploring Experimental Environments
- Building Interdisciplinary Expertise
- Control Of Human Movement
- Alpine and Glacial Ecology in Norway
- Cultural Geographies
- Development Geographies
- Evolution of Humans and Other Animals
- Language and Communication
- Microbiology: Medicine, Environment, and Industry
- Topics in Social and Differential Psychology
- Cell and Developmental Biology
- Critical Issues for 21st Century Ecosystems
- Environmental Human Geography
- Field Course: Adaptations to Aquatic Environments
- Genetics II
- Human Structure and Function
- Neural Basis of Vision and Action
- Social and Cognitive Development
- Urban Policy Design and Planning Analysis
- Environmental Pollution and Management
- Interdisciplinary Synthesis and Professional Development
- Evidence-based literature review and critical analysis informed project proposal
- Entrepreneurial Start Up
- Human Sciences Literature Review and Interdisciplinary Research Proposal
- Learning Entrepreneurial Skills
- Adolescence: Mind and Brain
- Embodiment and the Carceral
- Brain Health Across the Lifespan
- Cellular Neurobiology
- Climate change in the Earth System
- Current developments and advances in Eukaryotic Genetics
- Different Minds: Child and Animal Intelligence
- Geographies of Childhood and Education
- Politics of Environment
- Metabolic Perspectives in Exercise and Nutrition
- Sport and Mental Health
- The Neurobiology of Mental Illness
- Promoting Physical Activity for Health and Well-being
- Extended Research Project
- Funding Science
- Research Developments and Scientific Communication
- Cellular Neurobiology
- Climate Change in the Earth System
- Current developments and advances in Eukaryotic Genetics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Human Sciences at University of Birmingham earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £27,000 after 3 years, £35,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,500 and £46,000. The £35,500 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Biosciences.
What do graduates of MSci Human Sciences at University of Birmingham do next?
87% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Human Sciences at University of Birmingham?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MSci Human Sciences at University of Birmingham?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 141 UCAS points.
Does MSci Human Sciences at University of Birmingham include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MSci Human Sciences at University of Birmingham?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.