About the course

The BSc in Natural Sciences is one of our most flexible courses. This well-established, challenging and rewarding degree is ideal if your interests span a range of subjects including at least one science. It offers the opportunity to build on your existing interests and explore new subjects.

　　Studying across disciplines, you’ll build a breadth and depth of knowledge and skills that you can put to use in a wide range of industries, in the sciences and across a wider range of professions. It also provides a springboard into postgraduate study.

　　There are two routes within this degree, the BSc (Honours) Natural Sciences and the BSc Joint Honours. Both routes offer the opportunity to transfer onto either the ‘with Year Abroad’ or ‘with Placement’ pathway after Year 2, extending your studies from three years to four.

　　Subjects are divided into three groups:

　　Group 1 includes Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Mathematics, Physics and Psychology. At least half of your studies in the second and third years must be from the subjects listed in Group 1. Not all subjects can be taken together.

　　Group 2 includes Anthropology, Business, Economics, Geography and Philosophy.

　　Group 3 includes Sport and Education (excluding History of Art). These subjects are exclusive to the BSc (Honours) Natural Sciences route and no more than half of your studies in the second and third years can be made up of subjects in Groups 2 and 3. If you are interested in any Group 3 subjects, please speak to the Natural Sciences Admissions Selector.

　　You can find more information about the subjects on offer on the Natural Sciences webpages.

　　BSc Joint Honours

　　BSc Joint Honours degrees are available in the following combinations:

　　Biology and one of Anthropology, Chemistry, Geography, Earth Sciences, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology,

　　Chemistry and one of Biology, Earth Sciences, Mathematics or Physics,

　　Computer Science and one of Business, Mathematics or Physics

　　Earth Sciences and one of Biology, Chemistry or Geography,

　　Mathematics and one of Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Philosophy, Physics or Psychology,

　　Physics and one of Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics or Philosophy,

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Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: GB£88,500

Intake	Location
Term 1 (September), 2024	Durham
Term 1 (September), 2025	Durham

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Durham University

Provisional subject preferences must be declared in decreasing order of interest (see here for further details of appropriate abbreviations). Using the first two subject preferences the offer is then augmented with specific grades as outlined above.

　　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.

　　All applicants wishing to study Psychology will need to have achieved Grade 5 (or grade B) in Mathematics at GCSE, or equivalent.

　　All applicants taking the International Baccalaureate will need a score of 38 points overall including either 766 or 666 at the Higher Level with at least one of these in a Science (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics.)

　　IELTS: 6.5 (no component under 6.0). TOEFL iBT (internet based test): 92 (no component under 23)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 92.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Durham University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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