Course summary
Many of the technical issues of sustainability in energy and material resources, advances in technology and medicine, that are now faced by society are interdisciplinary. Our Natural Sciences BSc(Hons) degree offers the opportunity to study across the traditional discipline divides, preparing you for multidisciplinary workplace and to contribute to a better life for all.
- The course enables you to study your chosen areas of science at the depth of a single honours degree but also gives you the chance to explore a wide range of options during your studies.
- You could find yourself delving into medicinal chemistry or getting to grips with chemical engineering. Studying or developing an understanding of environmental science. The range of subjects on offer helps you to tailor your degree to the kind of job you’d like to do after graduation.
- The flexibility of the course means that as your interests evolve so too can the subjects you study in your degree. Whichever options you choose, you’ll be able to get a grounding in the fundamentals of science while developing your logical reasoning and imaginative problem-solving skills in specialist research skills modules.
- In our labs you’ll have the opportunity to learn using the kind of instruments used in industry. And with an optional work placement in the UK or abroad in Year 3, you’ll find everything in place to help you gear your study towards boosting your employability.
- You'll be taught by academics in specialist areas of science all educated to doctoral level in their subjects and involved in forward-thinking research. This ensures we keep our courses challenging, exciting and thought-provoking and helps prepare you well to start your own career in academic, industrial or commercial settings.
Modules
Year 1 Core module: Research Skills Option modules: Choose five modules from at least two subject areas, with at least two modules from the same subject area, from a list which may include- Chemistry: Inorganic Chemistry 1 Organic Chemistry 1 Physical Chemistry 1 Analytical Science 1 Biology: Biochemistry 1 Physiology 1: Structure and Function Molecular and Cellular Biology Chemical Engineering: Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow Environmental Science: Dynamic Living Systems Global Earth Cycles Maths: Calculus Linear Algebra Probability Theory and Statistical Analysis Year 2 Core module: Research Skills 2 Option modules: Choose five modules from at least two subject areas, with at least two modules from the same subject area, from a list which may include- Chemistry: Inorganic Chemistry 2 Organic Chemistry 2 Physical Chemistry 2 Analytical Science 2 Biology: Biochemistry 2 Physiology 2: Control and Integration Cell Biology Genomes and Evolution Chemical Engineering: Chemical Engineering 1 Environmental Science: Ecological Adaptation and Conservation Management Anthropocene Forensic Science: Crime Scene and Forensic Examinations Maths: Real Analysis Mathematical Methods and Modelling Advanced Statistical Methods Year 3 - optional placement year Final year Core modules, depending on area of specialism: Research Project - Chemistry, Biology or Geography Option modules: Choose four modules from at least two subject areas, with two modules from the same subject area, from a list which may include- Chemistry: Inorganic Chemistry 3 Organic Chemistry 3 Physical Chemistry 3 Analytical Science 3 Analytical Science 4 Biology: Biochemistry 3 Advanced Physiology Mechanisms and Pathology of Cancer and other Chronic Diseases Genomics Environmental Science: Conservation Science Soil Properties and Contamination Chemical Engineering: Chemical Engineering 2 Chemical Engineering 3 Maths: (Big Data Analytics must be studied with Applied Data Analysis) Big Data Analytics Applied Data Analysis Partial Differential Equations Numerical Analysis Forensic Science: Interpretation of Forensic Evidence Forensic Science and the Law Medicinal Chemistry: Chemical Therapeutics Molecular Targets and Drug Design Whilst the module structure has been designed to give you the maximum flexibility in module choice some combinations will not be possible due to unavoidable clashes in the timetable.
Assessment method
Assessment will include project work, assignments, presentations, practicals and examinations. The final year research project contributes to your degree classification. Your module specification/course handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria applying to your course.
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- S313
- Institution code:
- H60
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 - 104 points
A level - BBC - BCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - M: 45 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
T Level - M
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) - https://courses.hud.ac.uk/full-time/undergraduate/science-extended-degree-leading-to-a-bsc-hons-degree/ Other suitable experience or qualifications will be considered. For further information please see the University's minimum entry requirements.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/how-to-apply/entry-requirements/
English language requirements
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 will be considered acceptable.
Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our 'Where are you from?' information pages.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9250* | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250* | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250* | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250* | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
EU | £16000* | Year 1 |
International | £16000* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Additional fee information
Sponsorship information
Please see our website for more information - http://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-finance/undergraduate-scholarships/
Provider information
University of Huddersfield
Queensgate
Huddersfield
HD1 3DH