**Explaining Natural Sciences**
Natural sciences allows you to study a combination of science subjects, getting to experience these at university before specialising later in the degree. Youll choose a combination of three subjects (called a stream) in your first year and study two subjects to degree level from your second year onwards.
You can continue to study familiar subjects but can also study subjects you may not have studied before such as archaeology, cancer sciences, earth science, the environment or psychology. Our course offers the flexibility to focu...
**Explaining Natural Sciences**<br/><br/>Natural sciences allows you to study a combination of science subjects, getting to experience these at university before specialising later in the degree. Youll choose a combination of three subjects (called a stream) in your first year and study two subjects to degree level from your second year onwards. <br/><br/>You can continue to study familiar subjects but can also study subjects you may not have studied before such as archaeology, cancer sciences, earth science, the environment or psychology. Our course offers the flexibility to focus on what you are interested in, develop a wide range of knowledge and skills and understand how scientific disciplines fit together. <br/><br/>The MSci degree adds a further year of advanced study to the standard BSc focusing on one subject in your final year. This is designed to enhance your research, analytical and project management skills. <br/><br/>**Subjects available**<br/><br/>You select one of 22 different streams which contain combinations of three subjects from the following: <br/><br/><br/>- Archaeology<br/><br/><br/>- Biology<br/><br/><br/>- Cancer Sciences<br/><br/><br/>- Chemistry<br/><br/><br/>- Ecosystems and Environment<br/><br/><br/>- Earth Science<br/><br/><br/>- Mathematics<br/><br/><br/>- Physics<br/><br/><br/>- Psychology<br/>
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
23/09/2024
Campus
University Park Campus
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
GFC0
Institution Code
N84
Points of Entry
Year 1
A levelA*,A,A A,A,A Grades of AAA will be considered alongside an A in the Extended Project or Individual Project component of the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge qualification. Subjects required depend on your chosen pathway but include a minimum of grade A in the required subjects for your pathway. UCAS TariffScottish HigherA,A,A,A,B This is required in addition to achieving AA in the Scottish Advanced Highers. Access to HE DiplomaPlease contact the School for further information. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme36 38 Either 38 including 7,6,6 in the Higher Level subjects or 36 including 6,6,6 in the Higher Level subjects plus an A in the Extended Essay component. If Maths is a required subject for your chosen stream, you must be studying Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Considered on a case-by-case basis. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Considered on a case-by-case basis. Scottish Advanced HigherA,A This is required in addition to achieving AAAAB in the Scottish Highers. Subjects required depend on your chosen pathway but include a minimum of A in the required subjects for your pathway. Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalD3,D3,M1 Extended ProjectA This qualification is considered alongside 3 A-levels (or equivalent) Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)This qualification can either be accepted as a non-science A-level, or an A in the Individual Project component can be accepted alongside 3 additional A-levels (or equivalent) at grade AAA (or equivalent) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)Considered on a case-by-case basis. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Considered on a case-by-case basis. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £28,600 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |