University of Nottingham
University Park
Nottingham
NG7 2RD
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Course summary
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. You'll choose a combination of three subjects (called a stream) in your first year and study two subjects during the second and third years.
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.
Subjects available
Our course offers the flexibility to focus on what you are interested in. You can continue to study familiar subjects but can also study subjects you may not have studied before.
You can choose multiple subject combinations from:
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Archaeology
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Biology
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Cancer Sciences
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Chemistry
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Ecosystems and Environment
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Earth Science
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Mathematics
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Physics
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Psychology
Modules
During your first year, you will study modules from each of your three chosen subjects. You'll study 40 credits from each subject, made up of core and optional modules. This includes the compulsory Academic and Transferable Skills Portfolio. This is designed to help you to settle in to university life and develop skills that will be useful for your future studies.
In the second year, you will chose two of your first-year subjects and continue to study them in greater depth. Some subjects allow you to specialise further through optional modules. This allows you to tailor the programme to your interests. There's more focus on developing your practical skills through fieldwork, computing and laboratory classes.
During your third year, you'll study your two chosen subjects at a more advanced level. Optional modules will enable you to explore your own interests. You will become more self-reliant and proactive in your study approach. A highlight of this year is the synoptic project. This requires you to work on a group project with students from other streams. You will bring your individual expertise to the project and find new ways to apply the theories and approaches you have learnt in previous years.
Your fourth year will combine a research project with taught modules based on your specialised subjects.
For the most up-to-date module information and streams, please visit the course page on our website.
Apply by
29 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:
- GFC0
- Institution code:
- N84
- Campus name:
- University Park Campus
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
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How to apply
Apply by
29 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:
- GFC0
- Institution code:
- N84
- Campus name:
- University Park Campus
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - A*AA - AAA
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.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered on a case-by-case basis.
Access to HE Diploma
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.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered on a case-by-case basis.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered on a case-by-case basis.
Scottish Advanced Higher - AA
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.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 36 - 38 points
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.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
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)
Extended Project - A
This qualification is considered alongside 3 A-levels (or equivalent)
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - D3, D3, M1
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.
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades students were previously accepted with - learn more. It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
- Data from:
- This course
- Date range:
- 2022-2024
Grades held by accepted students
- A*A*A*
- Highest grades
- ABB
- Lowest grades
Offer rate for UK school & college leavers
Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.
This course has a required grade that may not be listed in the data. Check the entry requirements for the full qualification requirements.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| EU | £28600* | Year 1 |
| England | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250* | Year 1 |
| International | £28600* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250* | Year 1 |
* 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
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