Natural Sciences BSc(Hons)

University of Huddersfield

United Kingdom, Huddersfield

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University of Huddersfield

United Kingdom , Huddersfield

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

S313

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines22-Sep-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 17,600 / year

Next Intake 22-Sep-2026

Natural Sciences BSc(Hons)

About

About the course

Reasons to study

Prepare for your future career and gain valuable real-world skills by undertaking a work placement year.
Your learning will take place in new £18.2 million facilities such as our chemical sciences labs where you'll access instruments used in industry.
Tailor your studies to match your interests or career ambitions, with a wide range of optional modules.

An interdisciplinary approach to the scientific challenges that face society could prepare you to work in several sectors. From addressing issues of sustainability to developing new technologies, medicines and disease treatments, a Natural Sciences BSc(Hons) degree offers you the opportunity to deepen your understanding of what interests you the most. You’ll be able to study your chosen area of science at the depth of a single honours degree.

On this flexible course, you’ll gain a firm foundational knowledge in Natural Sciences subjects, such as chemistry, biology, chemical engineering, environmental science, and maths. In addition to learning theory, you’ll gain practical, hands-on experience in the labs in our new £18.2 million facilities.

There are many fascinating option modules to study on this course, including inorganic chemistry, crime scene and forensic examinations, and soil contamination and ecological restoration.

You’ll also be gaining real-world experience in this course by participating in an optional supervised work placement in your area of interest, available after your second year in the course. This placement year allows you to put your knowledge and skills to the test at sites in the UK or abroad.

Why study Natural Sciences BSc(Hons)

You’ll be learning from the best in this course, as the University of Huddersfield has been rated Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023. Not only that, but our teaching staff rank in the top three in England for the proportion who hold doctorates (HESA 2022). This ensures we keep our course challenging, exciting and thought-provoking, and helps to prepare you for a variety of careers in academic, industrial or commercial settings.

Boost your career prospects with our broad and and flexible Natural Sciences BSc(Hons) degree.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

BBC-BCCat A Level including two accepted Science subjects with a pass in Science Practical where applicable. (The accepted Science A Level subjects are: Geography, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Maths, Geology and Applied Sciences. Level 3 BTEC Applied Science with 32 UCAS points or above is accepted as an alternative to these Science A Levels at grade C).

112-104 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications including grades BC in two accepted Science subjects at A Level. (The accepted Science A Level subjects are: Geography, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Maths, Geology and Applied Sciences. Level 3 BTEC Applied Science with 32 UCAS points or above is accepted as an alternative to these Science A Levels at grade C).

Merit at T Level in Science

DMM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science.

Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above to include modules in relevant science subjects.
112-104 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications, including two relevant Science subjects at Higher Level grade 5.

If you do not have the appropriate qualifications for direct entry to this degree you may be able to apply to our Science Extended Degree (BCF0).

If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent. Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our International Entry Requirements page.

Other suitable experience or qualifications will be considered. For further information please see the University's minimum entry requirements.

English Program Requirements

English language requirements

The University’s normal entry criteria apply to all international students. For details of country-specific entry requirements please visit your home country page on our website.

The University has formal requirements for all applicants. These are normally English Language qualifications which we recognise as meeting our entry criteria. Requirements may vary between programmes, and you are advised to check these carefully when going through course listings.

The following table sets out the main qualifications we recognise and the levels that are normally required for admission. It is intended as general guidance only - the offer of a place, if it includes an English Language condition, will specify the level of English that you are required to meet.

The University of Huddersfield is pleased to accept a Pass in all four elements at the Proficiency Level of the Ascentis Anglia ESOL Language qualification as meeting the University’s English Language requirements for students from the EU.

If you don’t yet meet these requirements, don’t worry as we have an extensive Pre-Sessional English Programme(PSP) on campus.

Test	Standard required score	Validity
Cambridge English Advanced	Grade C	No expiry
IELTS (Academic)	6.0 with no lower than 5.5 in any element.	2 years
Pearson Test of Academic English (PTE)	Listening – 51 Reading – 51 Writing – 51 Speaking - 51	2 years
GCSE or GCE ‘O’ level	Grade C	No expiry
International Baccalaureate	Must have completed the Diploma with English at Higher Level	No expiry

Applicants from any of the following Majority English Speaking Countries (MESCs) will normally be considered to have met our English requirements:

Antigua and Barbuda
Australia
The Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Canada
Dominica
Grenada
Guyana
Jamaica
New Zealand
St. Kitts and Nevis
St. Lucia
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Trinidad and Tobago
United States of America

Please note that we will not normally waive the English Language requirement for speakers of other languages who have completed a programme of study taught in English in their home countries.

Career

Your career

As a graduate of this course, you may consider a career in a wide range of scientific areas, including chemical analysis, chemical manufacturing, healthcare, pharmaceutics, environmental consultancy, oil and gas, food and drink, petrochemicals, research and teaching, the NHS, molecular sciences, medical genetics, pharmaceuticals, developing scientific patents, medical sales or marketing, medical writing and teaching.

Natural Sciences BSc(Hons) is a new course and therefore there are no graduates as yet. However, previous graduates from courses in the subject area of Chemistry at Huddersfield have gone on to roles such as Analyst at ALS Environmental, Analytical Scientist at Sequani, Microbiological Analyst at Microsearch Laboratories Ltd, QC Analyst at Ernest Jackson & Co Ltd and Operations and Technical Support Assistant at National Nuclear Laboratory.**

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80% of graduates from this subject area were in work or further study 15 months after graduating (HESA Graduate Outcomes 21/22, UK Domiciled).

80% Graduates employed*