Natural Sciences with International Study, BSc (Hons), with study abroad

The Natural Sciences programme enables students to explore a variety of science subjects before specialising, by selecting a combination of three subjects in the first year and narrowing to two for subsequent years. Options include archaeology, biology, cancer sciences, chemistry, earth science, ecosystem and environment, maths, physics, and psychology. A key feature is the synoptic group project, where students apply their expertise across disciplines.For the BSc with International Study, the third year is spent at partner institutions in regions like Australia or Europe, enhancing skills such as communication and independence, which boost employability. The curriculum emphasises practical development through modules, fieldwork, and labs, leading to careers in organisations like Cancer Research. Graduates gain a global perspective and technical skills to address complex challenges, with up-to-date details available on the university website.

During your first year, you will study modules from each of your three chosen subjects. You'll study 40 credits from each subject, made up of core and optional modules. This includes the compulsory Academic and Transferable Skills Portfolio. This is designed to help you to settle in to university life and develop skills that will be useful for your future studies. In the second year, you will chose two of your first year subjects and continue to study them in greater depth. Some subjects allow you to specialise further through optional modules. This allows you to tailor the programme to your interests. There's more focus on developing your practical skills through fieldwork, computing and laboratory classes. Your third year will be spent studying at an overseas institution. The university has global agreements in place with more than 20 universities abroad. On return for your fourth year, you'll study your two chosen subjects at a more advanced level. Optional modules will enable you to explore your own interests. You will become more self-reliant and proactive in your study approach. A highlight of this year is the synoptic project, a group project with students from other streams. You bring your individual expertise to the project using knowledge from your studies in previous years. For the most up-to-date module information and streams, please visit the course page on our website.