BSc Natural Sciences
Entry requirements
A level: A*AA (Mathematics and at least one of Biology, Chemistry and Physics required. Biology, Chemistry or Physics preferred as third subject.) IB: 39 points (A total of 19 points in three higher level subjects including grade 6 in Mathematics and at least one of Biology, Chemistry and Physics, with no higher level score below 5. For Mathematics, the programme will accept either ‘Analysis and Approaches’ or ‘Applications and Interpretation’ at higher level. Biology, Chemistry and Physics preferred as third subject.)
About this course
BSc in Natural Sciences, a natural sciences degree exploring interdisciplinary approaches to scientific inquiry. Core topics include Research Methods. The course features a broad first year leading to a specialism from the second year, alongside options for studying abroad. The first year offers optional study across biological, chemical, and earth sciences modules such as Molecular Cell Biology, Chemical Foundations, History of Life, and Dynamic Earth. The second year includes Science Communication. The third year centres on the compulsory Natural Sciences Research Project.
Modules
- Molecular Cell Biology
- Cells to Organisms
- Chemical Foundations
- Basic Organic Chemistry
- Basic Physical Chemistry
- History of Life
- Dynamic Earth
- Surface Processes
- The Earth
- Science Policy
- Science Communication
- Natural Sciences Research Project