Course Overview

"I can't credit Natural Sciences enough for where I am now in my career; not only did it give me the knowledge to progress to study an MSc, it provided me with invaluable skills in problem solving, working with people and time management skills I use every single day in my professional life"

Siobhan, Forensic Scientist for the Metropolitan Police - graduated in 2015

Our programme has been designed and recognised for its innovative approach to employability, winning the Embedding Employability element of the UK Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence in 2017 (the only Natural Sciences programmes to receive this accolade). We use a combination of group-work and open-ended authentic assessments (known as problem-based learning) to support our students to develop key scientific graduate skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving and leadership. This provides excellent preparation for further study and the world of work and is reflected in our excellent employability statistics, with our students earn an average salary of £26,000 six months after graduating.

Over the last decade graduates from our Natural Sciences courses have gone on to work in a wide range of sectors and industries including

Forensic science

Medicine

Academic research

Data analytics/management

Consultancy

Teaching

Scientific support (sales, recruitment, conference planning, technical support)

The Civil Service

General Eligibility

A-levels: BCC or points equivalent from your best three A-levels. Must include two science subjects from: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics, Geography, Geology, Maths, Further Maths, Physics, and Statistics.

GCSE: Grades B/5 in Maths (if no A-level Maths) and C/4 in English.

BTEC Diploma: DDM in a science related subject, which must include appropriate maths and science content. You may be required to take an additional maths assessment test.

International Baccalaureate: Pass diploma with 26 points minimum, and must include appropriate maths and science content.

Access to HE: Pass diploma with 24 Distinctions in a science related subject, which must include appropriate maths and science content. You may be required to take an additional maths assessment test.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.