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Natural Sciences BSc (Hons) – 4 years including placement year

Bachelor's degree

In Bath ()

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Duration

    4 Years

This is the course for you if you love studying natural sciences (chemistry, biology, physics) at school or college and want to maintain your breadth of study. You can design your own degree to suit your interests and strengths. You’ll be able to take your existing scientific skills further, explore new areas and apply what you’ve learnt in practical and relevant ways.

Employers will value your ability to bring problem-solving skills from a variety of different angles. You’ll graduate with the breadth of knowledge and practical skills to prepare you for a career in industry or for postgraduate research. If you decide during the first year your interests fit better within a single science, you may transfer to year two of biology, biochemistry, chemistry, pharmacology or physics following successful completion of a year one double stream in that subject.

About this course

Gain a wide range of skills and intellectual experience in core science subjects. You'll have the flexibility to shape your degree to your career aspirations.

By studying across a range of subjects, you'll gain the breadth of knowledge and practical skills to tackle problems from different angles. These abilities are highly valued by employers. You could go into a wide range of careers, from working in scientific and manufacturing industries or research and development, to roles in management, marketing, sales, purchasing, patenting and environmental management.

Recent employers include Deloitte, BP and the World Health Organisation. Many of our graduates also choose to go on to postgraduate study in preparation for academic or industry-based research careers.

The options available to you on the course depend on the science and mathematics subjects you have studied before you enter, and you can be considered with any of the following combinations:

Biology and Chemistry
Chemistry and Mathematics
Biology, Mathematics and Physics
Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics

GCSE Mathematics grade A or 7 (if not taken at A level or equivalent) and GCSE English grade C or 4 (or equivalent from English language category C).

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Subjects

  • GCSE Mathematics
  • Mathematics
  • GCSE Physics
  • Biology
  • English
  • University
  • English Language
  • Industry
  • Developments
  • Opportunity
  • Programme

Course programme

Course structure

This course lasts 4 years. It starts in September 2020 and ends in 2024. Induction week starts on 21 September 2020.

Occasionally we make changes to our programmes in response to, for example, feedback from students, developments in research and the field of studies, and the requirements of accrediting bodies. You will be advised of any significant changes to the advertised programme, in accordance with our Terms and Conditions.

Units

At Bath, our courses are made up of units of study. Compulsory units cover core concepts that you'll need to understand as part of your degree programme. Some of our courses also offer the opportunity for you to study optional units. These allow you to specialise in particular areas of knowledge that interest you.

As an undergraduate, you will be expected to take 60 credits (ECTS) in each academic year. These are usually split into 30 credits for each semester you study. Sixty credits are the equivalent of 1200 notional hours of study; this includes contact time with staff and your own independent learning.

Placement

Going on placement gives you the opportunity to apply your skills and knowledge to a year working professionally. You’ll be employed full-time in a role to match your future career ambitions, broadening your experience and transferable skills. This could give you a competitive edge when applying for graduate jobs.

We have links with some of the industry’s leading companies. Recent placement employers include Intrinsiq, CERN, EY, Wessex Water, GlaxoSmithKline and European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF).

Placement opportunities can't be guaranteed but you will receive tailored support from our specialist team to help you secure a placement.

Learning and assessment

Learning
  • Laboratory sessions
  • Lectures
  • Practical sessions
  • Seminars
  • Tutorials
  • Workshops
Assessment
  • Coursework
  • Dissertation
  • Essay
  • Multiple choice examination
  • Practical work
  • Seminar
  • Written examination

Additional information

Overseas students Fee - 

Tuition fee for the academic year 2020/21 - £22,300

UK/EU application deadline -15 January 2020

Overseas deadline - 15 January 2020

Natural Sciences BSc (Hons) – 4 years including placement year

£ 9,250 VAT inc.