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Natural Sciences

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 28 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

If you are an A-level student studying combinations of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Mathematics, you’re already exploring the foundations of how the world works. But what if your curiosity doesn’t stop at the boundaries of a single subject? Studying Natural Sciences allows you to go further—combining disciplines to tackle the complex global issues we face today that don’t always fit neatly into one box. At the intersection of subjects, innovation thrives. Whether you're interested in climate change, biotechnology, materials science, or neuroscience, the ability to think across traditional boundaries is increasingly valued by employers. Natural Sciences graduates are equipped with a broad scientific literacy, analytical flexibility, and problem-solving skills that make them highly attractive in sectors ranging from research and healthcare to data science, policy, and beyond.

Why Study Natural Sciences at Birmingham?

**Develop your expertise in interdisciplinary science and follow your curiosity - Your journey will typically revolve around one primary subject, your Major, which will become your specialist discipline. Alongside your major and the core Natural Sciences modules that help develop your capacity as an interdisciplinary scientist; you will have the freedom to explore other subjects that ignite your curiosity.

Create your unique expertise - - Our approach to Natural Sciences ensures you gain a broad and versatile scientific education. Complement your Major with one, two or three additional subjects, crafting an original portfolio of expertise that builds on your interests and sets you apart.

Flexible graduation options - At the end of your degree, you have the flexibility to graduate with a Natural Sciences degree, either with or without a major specialism, depending on your chosen modules.

For more information on our Pathways please see The University of Birmingham programme Page

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 28 September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
YFC0
Institution code:
B32
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
YFC0
Institution code:
B32
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

A level
AAA

including Maths and 1 required science from Physics, Chemistry or Biology

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

BTEC Extended Diploma, Diploma and Subsidiary Diploma are accepted, but subjects are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further guidance.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32 points

6, 6, 6 in Higher level subjects plus 32 points overall

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

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Additional fee information

For details of the annual tuition fee for International Students please see the course web page listed in the 'course details' section above.
If you are made an offer to study by the University, the yearly tuition fee will be stated in your offer letter.

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