BSc Natural Sciences

The BSc Natural Sciences degree at Durham University - Study Group offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach to the study of the natural world. Students will gain a deep understanding of the fundamental principles and concepts that underpin the biological, chemical, and physical sciences. The program is designed to provide students with a broad foundation in these fields, as well as opportunities to specialize in specific areas of interest. Through a combination of lectures, practicals, and research projects, students will develop the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue careers in a range of scientific disciplines.

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The program is designed for students who are interested in pursuing a career in science, but may not have the opportunity to study at Durham University directly. The Study Group campus offers state-of-the-art facilities and small class sizes, ensuring that students receive personalized attention and support throughout their studies. Graduates of the program will be well-prepared for further study or entry into the workforce in fields such as medicine, research, and education.

Discover the Excellence of Durham University - Study Group

Durham University is one of the top universities in the UK and has a long history of excellence in scientific research and teaching. The Study Group campus offers a unique opportunity for students to experience university life without the high costs associated with studying at Durham University directly. Additionally, the program's interdisciplinary approach provides students with a broad foundation that will prepare them for a wide range of career paths.

The degrees in Natural Sciences are designed to feature fewer formal sessions and more independent research as students move from their first to their final year. Small-group teaching and one-to-one attention from the personal academic advisor (provided for all students when they enter the course) are part of the learning experience throughout, but by the final year classroom time gives way, to some extent, to independent research, including a major project. In this way, the degree systematically transforms the student from a consumer of knowledge in the classroom to a generator of knowledge, ready for professional or postgraduate life. These formal teaching arrangements are supported by €œdrop-in€ surgeries with teaching staff and induction sessions that begin the week before the start of the program and continue at key times throughout each year of the degree. Students can also attend an extensive program of research-focused seminars where staff and visiting scholars in various academic departments present their cutting-edge research.

All applicants taking A levels will need three A levels with at least one Science (Biology; Human Biology; Chemistry; Mathematics; Physics.) The standard offer is A*AA and you will need specific A level grades to study: Biology: A in either Biology or Chemistry. Chemistry: A*A in any order in Chemistry and Mathematics. Computer Science: A in Mathematics. Economics: A in Mathematics. Mathematics: Either A*A in any order in Maths and Further Maths at A level or A* in Maths plus A in AS Further Maths for students unable to take A2 Further Maths. Physics: A*A in any order in Maths and Physics. We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking A levels as part of our offer.