Natural Sciences, BSc (Hons)

The Natural Sciences programme enables students to explore a variety of science subjects before specialising, allowing for a broad initial experience. In the first year, you select a combination of three subjects, known as a stream, and study 40 credits per subject, including core modules, optional choices, and the compulsory Academic and Transferable Skills Portfolio. This setup helps you adapt to university life and build essential skills. Available subjects include archaeology, biology, cancer sciences, chemistry, earth science, ecosystem and environment, maths, physics, and psychology, offering flexibility to pursue familiar or new areas while developing interdisciplinary knowledge.In the second year, you narrow your focus to two subjects, delving deeper with optional modules that allow specialisation and emphasise practical skills through fieldwork, computing, and laboratory work. By the third year, studies advance further, with optional modules for personalised exploration and a synoptic group project that integrates expertise from various streams. For the latest details on modules and streams, consult the course website.