
Natural Sciences BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Natural Sciences BSc (Hons)
Natural sciences is a degree programme that allows you to study more than one science subject for the duration of your degree. In your first year, you will study three subjects, building a strong foundation and experiencing what these are like at university, before selecting the two that most interest you to continue to degree level. Our flexible structure allows you to develop core knowledge and skills in each of your subjects while exploring your interests, preparing you for further study or careers in those fields.
Global challenges like energy, sustainability, and heal...
Natural sciences is a degree programme that allows you to study more than one science subject for the duration of your degree. In your first year, you will study three subjects, building a strong foundation and experiencing what these are like at university, before selecting the two that most interest you to continue to degree level. Our flexible structure allows you to develop core knowledge and skills in each of your subjects while exploring your interests, preparing you for further study or careers in those fields. <br/><br/>Global challenges like energy, sustainability, and health require solutions that go beyond a single discipline. There is a growing demand for individuals who can integrate knowledge across fields, take a broader perspective, and bridge disciplinary gaps. Our core modules are designed to cultivate these abilities, learning to approach problems from multiple angles, connect ideas, and communicate effectively across disciplines. This equips you with the skills needed to come up with innovative solutions to complex problems, making you highly attractive to employers.<br/><br/>Find out more about the subjects you can study.<br/><br/><strong>What you will study</strong><br/>You will study modules from each of the subjects in their chosen stream, gaining comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge. You will learn alongside students from single-subject degrees, so the quality of the teaching and the depth of study is the same, but you have a broader scope across multiple disciplines.<br/><br/>Course-specific modules from the first to the third year are designed to foster a strong cohort identity and guide your academic development, encouraging you to understand theories and ideas from different areas of science and explore how they work together. A highlight of the course is the synoptic project, where you work on a collaborative group project with students from other streams. You will bring your individual expertise to the project and find new ways to apply the knowledge from your learning in previous years.<br/><br/><strong>Why choose this course?</strong><br/>+ <strong>Tailor your degree</strong> - flexibility to choose subjects and modules that match your academic interests and career goals.<br/><br/><br/>+ <strong>Enhance your degree</strong> – Nottingham provides a range of opportunities to enrich your studies like studying abroad, work placements, or a year in computer science to expand your skills and boost your employability.<br/><br/><br/>+ <strong>Become an interdisciplinary scientist</strong> - Natural Sciences modules enhance your interdisciplinarity while strengthening key skills like communication, teamwork, and problem solving, preparing you to tackle complex challenges and excel in diverse fields.<br/><br/><br/>+ <strong>Broad horizons</strong> – Natural Sciences graduates possess strong knowledge, practical skills, technical proficiency, and adaptability, preparing them for a range of careers in clinical science, environmental fields, pharmaceuticals, energy, and more.<br/><br/><br/>+ <strong>Strong community</strong> – connect with students across years and the alumni network. Actively engage in the course community through roles in representation, mentoring, and the student society, while gaining valuable skills and experience.<br/><br/><br/>+ <strong>Degree quality</strong> – accredited by the Society for Natural Sciences; recognised as ‘offering outstanding interdisciplinary science education’.<br/><br/><br/>+ <strong>Research-led teaching</strong> - Nottingham’s research beacons use interdisciplinary approaches to tackle global challenges. This research directly informs your studies, with academics bringing the latest developments into the classroom. <br/>
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
University Park Campus
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
FGC0
Institution Code
N84
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,A,A,A,B
This is required in addition to achieving AA in the Scottish Advanced Highers.
Access to HE Diploma
Considered on a case-by-case basis; please contact the School for further information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
36
34
IB Diploma with 36 points overall including at least two science subjects*, or IB Diploma with 34 points overall including at least two science subjects* plus an A in the Extended Essay component. Alternatively, 766 in three Higher Level certificates including at least two science subjects*, or 666 in three Higher Level certificates including at least two science subjects* plus an A in the Extended Essay. Higher Level 6,6, is required at least two science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics Analysis and Approaches, Physics, Psychology, Geography and Environmental Systems and Societies. The specific combination of subject required depends on your chosen stream – see our prospectus for a full list of required subjects by stream. If Maths is a required subject for your chosen stream, you must be studying Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches - not Applications and Interpretations.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered on a case-by-case basis; please contact the School for further information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered on a case-by-case basis; please contact the School for further information.
Scottish Advanced Higher
A,A
This is required in addition to achieving AAAAB in the Scottish Highers. Subjects required depend on your chosen pathway.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3,D3,M1
Subjects required depend on your chosen pathway.
Extended Project
A
This qualification is considered alongside 3 A-levels (or equivalent)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered on a case-by-case basis; please contact the School for further information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered on a case-by-case basis; please contact the School for further information.
AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths)
A
This qualification is considered alongside 3 A-levels (or equivalent). Level 3 Core Maths qualifications from other awarding bodies are also acceptable: - Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Certificate in Mathematics in Context - OCR Level 3 Certificate in Core Maths A (MEI) - OCR Level 3 Certificate in Core Maths B (MEI)
A level
A*,A,A
A,A,A
Grades of AAA will be considered alongside an A in the Extended Project Qualification or Level 3 Core Maths qualification. Subjects required depend on your chosen pathway.
T Level
Considered on a case-by-case basis; please contact the School for further information.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
This qualification is accepted as a non-science A-level.
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £33,000 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |