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Natural Sciences

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 21 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
University Park Campus
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Course summary

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 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.

Find out more about the subjects you can study.

What you will study
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.

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.

Why choose this course?

  • Tailor your degree - flexibility to choose subjects and modules that match your academic interests and career goals.

  • Enhance your degree – 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.

  • Become an interdisciplinary scientist - 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.

  • Broad horizons – 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.

  • Strong community – 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.

  • Degree quality – accredited by the Society for Natural Sciences; recognised as ‘offering outstanding interdisciplinary science education’.

  • Research-led teaching - 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.

Modules

For detailed information about the modules you will study, please visit the course page: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Natural-Sciences-BSc-Hons-U6UNATRS.html

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University Park Campus

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 21 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:
FGC0
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus
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:
FGC0
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus
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
A*AA - AAA

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.

A 1-grade lower offer will only be considered for applicants studying a Level 3 Core Maths qualification where A Level Mathematics or Further Mathematics has not been studied.

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.

Access to HE Diploma
D: 42 credits M: 3 credits P: 0 credits

Considered on a case-by-case basis; please contact the School for further information.

Scottish Higher
AAAAB

This is required in addition to achieving AA in the Scottish Advanced Highers.

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.

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.

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.

Scottish Advanced Higher
AA

This is required in addition to achieving AAAAB in the Scottish Highers.

Subjects required depend on your chosen pathway.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
36 - 34 points

IB Diploma 36 points overall including at least two science subjects*, or IB Diploma 34 points overall including at least two science subjects plus an A in the Extended Essay.

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, Mathematics Applications and Interpretations, 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.

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
A* - A

This qualification is accepted as a non-science A-level.

Extended Project
A

This qualification is considered alongside 3 A-levels (or equivalent)

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3, D3, M1

Subjects required depend on your chosen pathway.

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 1-grade lower offer will only be considered for applicants studying a Level 3 Core Maths qualification where A Level Mathematics or Further Mathematics has not been studied.

T Level
D*

Considered on a case-by-case basis; please contact the School for further information.

GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above are required.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

We consider applicants solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential – we use exam grades to prioritise applicants but look at a range of factors and aim to give everyone an equal opportunity to show their achievements.

We understand that background and personal circumstances can have an impact on academic performance at school or college. Applicants who are eligible under our contextual admissions policies may be considered for a reduced contextual offer.

Learn more on the University of Nottingham website

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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* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

View undergraduate tuition fees for UK and international students: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/fees/tuitionfees/202627/undergraduate.aspx

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