Natural Sciences BSc (Hons)

An interdisciplinary approach to the scientific challenges that face society could prepare you to work in several sectors. From addressing issues of sustainability to developing new technologies, medicines and disease treatments, a Natural Sciences BSc(Hons) degree offers you the opportunity to deepen your understanding of what interests you the most. You’ll be able to study your chosen area of science at the depth of a single honours degree. <br/><br/>On this flexible course, you’ll gain a firm foundational knowledge in Natural Sciences subjects, such as chemistry, biology, chemical engineering, environmental science, and maths. In addition to learning theory, you’ll gain practical, hands-on experience in the labs in our new £18.2 million facilities. <br/><br/>There are many fascinating option modules to study on this course, too. <br/><br/>**Why Study Natural Sciences BSc at University of Huddersfield?** <br/>Benefit from the chance to gain real-world experience in this course by participating in an optional supervised work placement in your area of interest, available after your second year in the course. This placement year allows you to put your knowledge and skills to the test at sites in the UK or abroad. <br/><br/>You’ll be learning from the best in this course, as the University of Huddersfield has been rated Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023. Not only that, but our teaching staff rank in the top three in England for the proportion who hold doctorates (HESA 2022).  This ensures we keep our course challenging, exciting and thought-provoking, and helps to prepare you for a variety of careers in academic, industrial or commercial settings. <br/><br/>**Global Professional Award** <br/>At Huddersfield, you’ll study the Global Professional Award alongside your degree† so that you can gain valuable qualities and experiences that could help you to get the career you want, no matter what your field of study is. <br/><br/>†full-time, undergraduate first degrees with a minimum duration of three years. This does not include postgraduate, foundation, top-up, accelerated or apprenticeship degrees. <br/><br/>**Why Huddersfield?** <br/>Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.

Take charge of your future through Clearing and find your place at the University of Huddersfield.<br/><br/>Students benefit from inspirational teaching, innovative facilities and resources, all on their two amazing, close-knit and centrally located campuses. Huddersfield focuses on preparing you for real-world experiences in your field, with simulated workspaces such as a trading room, mock law court, crime scene suite, concert venues, engineering workshops, mock hospital facilities and more.<br/><br/>100% of undergraduate students have the opportunity to undertake professional work-related experience whilst at Huddersfield. Students have gained invaluable experience both in the UK and internationally, working for brands such as Deloitte, the BBC, Microsoft and Virgin to name but a few. Huddersfield also offer the Global Professional Award alongside your degree so you can gain valuable skills and attributes that employers are looking for.<br/><br/>Located in the foothills of the Pennines and surrounded by beautiful countryside, Huddersfield is a student-friendly town with plenty to do and has a low cost of living compared to many nearby university locations, such as Leeds and Manchester, meaning you'll have more to do more!<br/><br/>Apply now to an award-winning university with low-cost living. You could end up where you're meant to be.