Course Overview

Our multi-award-winning degrees are designed around a core set of bespoke Natural Science modules. You will study fundamental and advanced scientific concepts from the life and physical sciences, enabling you to acquire sound knowledge across the disciplines. But our course doesn't simply teach science - it creates scientists. We use a research-based approach to learning and teaching. Our bespoke modules are interdisciplinary in content - exploring the connections between traditional science subjects and allowing you to apply your knowledge to tackle cutting-edge scientific issues. Our Natural Sciences modules use a combination of real-world research questions and authentic assessments (known as problem-based learning) to provide numerous opportunities to practice confronting topical and relevant scientific problems in novel situations, for example, forensic science and artificial limbs.

General Eligibility

A/AS-levels: A*AA-AAB, including two science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geology, Maths, Further Maths and Physics. Two AS-levels are considered in place of one A-level. General studies accepted. If you don’t have post-GCSE Maths qualification (e.g. A Level Mathematics, AS level Maths or Core Maths), you must complete an online maths module in September before your course commences.

GCSEs: At least grade B/5 in Maths

EPQ with A-levels: typically offer AAA + EPQ at grade B. EPQ must be in a science-related subject

Access to HE (Science): 45 credits at level 3, 30 at Distinction

International Baccalaureate: Pass diploma with 34 points, including grades 6 and 5 in at least two HL-relevant science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geology, Maths and Physics. Plus, grade 7 in Maths SL if not taken as a Higher level subject.

BTEC: Pass Applied Science Extended Diploma with D*D*D. If you don’t have post-GCSE Maths qualification (e.g. A Level Mathematics, AS level Maths or Core Maths), you must complete an online maths module in September before your course commences.

T Levels: Distinction in Science (with an Occupational Specialism in Laboratory technician).

Part Time Work Details

Twenty 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 prove your English 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.