Natural Sciences with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

Our BSc Natural Sciences is designed so that you can construct your degree around your favourite science subjects, from outer space to the human brain, and everything in between. You will gain a broad science knowledge base and start your journey to becoming a subject specialist, ready to tackle the scientific challenges of the future.

Why choose this course?

• With different pathways to choose and a wide range of option modules from across our Faculty of Sciences, this course is highly flexible in allowing you to tailor it to your interests and career aspirations.
• You will be taught by internationally distinguished experts who work with governments and institutions around the globe to extend the boundaries of knowledge.
• It offers you state-of-the-art, specialist laboratories and facilities for studying sciences in the heart of academic London.

What you will learn

The core curriculum for this course comprises laboratory work, data skills and field classes which aim to foster teamwork and a strong group identity throughout your time at Birkbeck. It also ensures you gain core scientific skills in data analysis and laboratory techniques.

At the start of your degree, you will be able to follow your interests, choosing from one of five pathways comprising compulsory and option modules from the following complementary subject areas:

• Astronomy and Planetary Science + Bioscience
• Astronomy and Planetary Science + Data Science
• Earth and Environment + Bioscience
• Bioscience + Data Science
• Cognition and Neuroscience + Bioscience

How you will learn

This course is available to study full- or part-time and is taught via lectures, seminars and tutorials.

Our teaching philosophy is based around flexibility, allowing you to fit this degree around other commitments. Our core teaching is in the evening and our bioscience modules also offer afternoon classes. Some of our modules may also offer pre-recorded lectures that you can access whenever you need, and classes that you can attend online using our online teaching platform. There are also two daytime field trips.

Foundation Year

If you opt for the Foundation Year route, this will fully prepare you for undergraduate study. It is ideal if you are returning to study after a gap, or if you have not previously studied the relevant subjects, or if you didn't achieve the grades you need for a place on your chosen undergraduate degree. Find out everything you need to know about Foundation Years.