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A levels

A*AA

Required subjects

At least two sciences from biology, chemistry, mathematics or further mathematics, physics, geography, geology, environmental science and psychology.

The specific combination of subjects required depends on your chosen stream (see year one table in the modules section for a full list of required subjects by stream).

If you would like to study a stream requiring mathematics, a grade A is required in A level mathematics/further mathematics.

GCSEs

GCSE English and mathematics C/4 required

IB score

IB Diploma 36 points overall including Higher level grade 6 in at least two acceptable sciences. Alternatively, IB Higher level certificate grades 7,6,6 including at least two acceptable sciences.

IB requirements

Minimum Higher level 6 in two of biology, chemistry, mathematics analysis and approaches, mathematics applications and interpretations, physics, psychology, geography and environmental systems and societies.

The specific combination of subject required depends on your chosen stream – see year one table in the modules section for a full list of required subjects by stream.

If you would like to study a stream requiring mathematics, Higher level grade 6 in mathematics analysis and approaches is required.

Higher level mathematics applications and interpretations is not acceptable in lieu of an A level mathematics requirement, but is permitted as a science subject for streams where mathematics is not required.

Applicants to this course may be eligible for our Additional Qualifications Offer Reduction Scheme. If you achieve a grade A in an EPQ, Core Maths*, IB Extended Essay or additional AS level qualification* then you will receive a one grade reduced offer for this course. A grade B in the IB Extended Essay is also accepted.

Please note that if you qualify for an enhanced contextual offer or receive an alternative offer based on taking four A levels, your additional qualification will not be taken into consideration as we are unable to make any further adjustments to your offer.

*Additional eligibility requirements apply. View further details on this scheme.

RQF BTEC Nationals

All applications are assessed on an individual basis to ensure sufficient science has been studied. We will consider the following:

• RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma D*DD
• RQF Level 3 BTEC National Diploma D*D plus A level grade A
• RRQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate grade D plus A level grades A*A
  

Acceptable combinations of qualifications will depend on the science content of the BTEC qualification and which A levels are being studied.

Access to HE Diploma

All applications are assessed on an individual basis to ensure sufficient science has been studied. We will consider the following:

Access to HE Diploma overall 60 credits including 45 credits at level 3. Of the 45 graded level 3 credits, we require 42 credits at distinction plus 3 credits at merit including acceptable science units.

We make contextual offers to students who may have experienced barriers that have restricted progress at school or college. Our standard contextual offer is usually one grade lower than the advertised entry requirements, and our enhanced contextual offer is usually two grades lower than the advertised entry requirements. To qualify for a contextual offer, you must have Home/UK fee status and meet specific criteria – check if you’re eligible.

If you are a Home applicant and do not meet the entry requirements for direct entry to this course, you may be interested in researching our Science with Foundation Year BSc or Science with Foundation Year MSci course. Students successfully completing and meeting the specific progression requirements of the Science with a Foundation Year course are guaranteed progression on to a selection of undergraduate courses. Please note progression to some courses may require meeting additional criteria such as a successful interview.

You can view all pathways and progression criteria in our progression table.

At the ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´, we have a valuable community of mature students and we appreciate their contribution to the wider student population. You can find lots of useful information on theÌýmature students webpage.

Course transfers

You can transfer between any of the following Natural Sciences programmesÌýwithin the first two years of the course, providing you meet any additional requirements for those programmes:

• BSc or MSci programmes
• International study programmes
• Placement year programmes
• Year in Computer Science programme (BSc only)
• Year in Data Analytics and AI programme (BSc only)

We recommend that students considering the Placement Year, the Year in Computer ScienceÌýor the Year in Data Analytics and AIÌýprogrammes apply for the International ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ programme, as this matches the duration of the programme you will study.

2027/28 (UK undergraduate students)

This is the UK undergraduate tuition fee for the academic year 27/28. It may increase for the academic year 28/29 and we will update our information once we have received confirmation of the fee.

For full details including fees for part-time students and reduced fees during your time studying abroad or on placement (where applicable), please visit our fees page.

All students will need at least one device to approve security access requests via Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). We also recommend students have a suitable laptop to work both on andÌýoff-campus. For more information, please check theÌýequipment advice.Ìý

As a student on this course, you should factor someÌýadditionalÌýcosts into your budget, alongside your tuition fees and living expenses.Ìý

You should be able to access most of the booksÌýyou’llÌýneed through our libraries, though we also make recommendations of specific titles which you may wish to considerÌýpurchasing.Ìý

If you choose to take an optional placement module, you will need to factor in travel costs, which will be dependent on location of placement and proximity to term-time address.Ìý

Equipment

If your subject stream requires you to work in the laboratory (for example, Biology and Chemistry), your tuition fees will cover the cost of a protective lab coat and safety goggles. if you lose these, you are responsible for the cost of replacing them (around £25).

While the calculator you used for your former study is usually sufficient some students will choose to purchase a new calculator which will cost around £10.

Students may want to purchase a Molecular Model Kit to help with visualising molecules in chemistry these cost £20.

Personal laptops are not compulsory as we have computer labs that are open 24 hours a day but you may want to consider one if you wish to work at home.ÌýFind out more about IT equipment.Ìý

Field trips

Depending on which subjects you choose there are optional field modules in Earth Science and Ecosystems and Environment which may incur a cost. These range from £30 to 50 for UK-based day trips to as much as £400 for overseas residential trips. A full list of approximate expected prices for is available at the start of each year.

ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ing abroad

If you have the option to study abroad, you need to consider the travel and living costs associated with your country of choice. This may include visa costs and medical insurance.

Other costs

Students will be responsible for the cost of hire of their gown for graduation (around £50) and may need to pay for additional guest tickets.

In addition there may be costs issued by the university for replacement student ID cards, additional transcripts or certification letters, reassessments and library fines.

The ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ offers a wide range of bursaries and scholarships. These funds can provide you with an additional source of non-repayable financial help. For up to date information regarding tuition fees, visit our .

Home students

Over one third of our UK students receive our means-tested core bursary. Full details can be found on our .

A 'home' student is one who meets certain UK residence criteria. These are the same criteria as apply to eligibility for home funding from Student Finance.

There are four opportunities to add an additional year to your programme as part of a named degree.

International study

ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ing abroad gives you the chance to learn about your subjects from a different perspective as well as building your independence and communication skills.

This is an additional year between the second and third years of your course on a pass/fail basis where the marks obtained do not count towards your final mark. This means that you can truly make the most of the opportunity to expand your academic and cultural horizons.

We currently have 23 partners worldwide including partners in North America, Europe, Australasia and South East Asia.

If you are interested in studying abroad for a full academic year, apply to the BSc Natural Sciences with International ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ programme. It is also possible subject to the necessary progression requirements, to transfer to this programme once you are here.

Please note: To undertake international study, you will need to achieve the relevant academic requirements as set by the university (60% average in Y1 – 65% for some partners) and meet the selection criteria of both the university and the partner institution.

Placement year

Natural Sciences students have the option to transfer to a named ‘Natural Sciences including Placement Year’ programme in their second year.

A placement provides a unique opportunity to put theory into practice, gain practical experience and build further skills and competencies that will put you a step ahead on the graduate career ladder.

Students looking for placements are provided with support through the Careers and Employability Service and a few specialist teams in specific subject areas. The university continues to support students while they are on their placement and they will be visited by a placement tutor during the year.

Previous students have spent time working for companies including:

• KPMG
• RSPB
• Rolls Royce
• GSK
• Johnson & Johnson

Students who successfully complete their placement and reflective report are awarded the degree BSc Natural Sciences including Placement Year. It will be a four-year programme with the placement in your penultimate year.

A year in DataÌýAnalytics and AI 

Add an extra year to your degree to understand the latest in data analytics and artificial intelligence. You’ll gain practical experience and a solid foundation in computing and statistics, building the technical and professional skills that employers need. Ìý¹ó¾±²Ô»å o³Ü³Ù m´Ç°ù±ð.

A year in Computer Science 

Alternatively, you can add a year to your degree to study computer science. You’ll learn how to bring together the latest developments from across science disciplines andÌýreceive training in software development and computing skills to enhance your studies and career options. ÌýFind out more.

Please be awareÌýthat study abroad, compulsory year abroad, optional placements/internships and integrated year in industry opportunities may change at any time for a number of reasons, including curriculum developments, changes to arrangements with partner universities or placement/industry hosts, travel restrictions or other circumstances outside of the university’s control. Every effort will be made to update this information as quickly as possible should a change occur.

IB score

IB Diploma 36 points overall including Higher level grade 6 in at least two acceptable sciences. Alternatively, IB Higher level certificate grades 7,6,6 including at least two acceptable sciences.

IB requirements

Minimum Higher level 6 in two of biology, chemistry, mathematics analysis and approaches, mathematics applications and interpretations, physics, psychology, geography and environmental systems and societies.

The specific combination of subject required depends on your chosen stream – see year one table in the modules section for a full list of required subjects by stream.

If you would like to study a stream requiring mathematics, Higher level grade 6 in mathematics analysis and approaches is required.

Higher level mathematics applications and interpretations is not acceptable in lieu of an A level mathematics requirement, but is permitted as a science subject for streams where mathematics is not required.

A levels

A*AA

Required subjects

At least two sciences from biology, chemistry, mathematics or further mathematics, physics, geography, geology, environmental science and psychology.

The specific combination of subjects required depends on your chosen stream (see year one table in the modules section for a full list of required subjects by stream).

If you would like to study a stream requiring mathematics, a grade A is required in A level mathematics/further mathematics.

GCSEs

GCSE English and mathematics C/4 required

Applicants to this course may be eligible for our Additional Qualifications Offer Reduction Scheme. If you achieve a grade A in an EPQ, Core Maths*, IB Extended Essay or additional AS level qualification* then you will receive a one grade reduced offer for this course. A grade B in the IB Extended Essay is also accepted.

Please note that if you qualify for an enhanced contextual offer or receive an alternative offer based on taking four A levels, your additional qualification will not be taken into consideration as we are unable to make any further adjustments to your offer.

*Additional eligibility requirements apply. View further details on this scheme.

IELTS

6.5 (no less than 6.0 in any element)

English language requirements

As well as IELTS (listed above), we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English. Check ourÌýEnglish language policies and equivalenciesÌýfor further details.

For pre-sessional English, or one-year foundation courses, you must take a Secure English Language Test (SELT) that is recognised by UK Visa and Immigration. This is a requirement for visas for these programmes.

If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend aÌýPresessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP)Ìýcourse. Our Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK.

If you successfully complete your presessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course. This means that you won't need to retake IELTS or equivalent.

Check our country-specific information for guidance on qualifications from your country.

International students must have valid UK immigration permissions for any courses or study period where teaching takes place in the UK.ÌýStudent route visas can be issued for eligible students studying full-time courses. The ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ does not sponsor a student visa for students studying part-time courses. The Standard Visitor visa route is not appropriate in all cases. Please contact the university’s Visa and Immigration team if you need advice about your visa options.

If you are an International applicant who does not have the required qualifications or grades for direct entry to this course, you may be interested in the Science and Engineering Foundation Certificate delivered through the ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ International College.

If you satisfy the progression requirements, you can progress to one of our Natural Sciences courses.

Other foundation year programmes will be considered individually for entry to the course.

At the ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´, we have a valuable community of mature students and we appreciate their contribution to the wider student population. You can find lots of useful information on theÌýmature students webpage.

Course transfers

You can transfer between any of the following Natural Sciences programmesÌýwithin the first two years of the course, providing you meet any additional requirements for those programmes:

• BSc or MSci programmes
• International study programmes
• Placement year programmes
• Year in Computer Science programme (BSc only)
• Year in Data Analytics and AI programme (BSc only)

We recommend that students considering the Placement Year, the Year in Computer ScienceÌýor the Year in Data Analytics and AIÌýprogrammes apply for the International ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ programme, as this matches the duration of the programme you will study.

If you are a student from the EU, EEA or Switzerland, you may be asked to complete a fee status questionnaire and your answers will be assessed usingÌý.

For full details including fees for part-time students and reduced fees during your time studying abroad or on placement (where applicable), seeÌýour fees page.

All students will need at least one device to approve security access requests via Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). We also recommend students have a suitable laptop to work both on andÌýoff-campus. For more information, please check theÌýequipment advice.Ìý

As a student on this course, you should factor someÌýadditionalÌýcosts into your budget, alongside your tuition fees and living expenses.Ìý

You should be able to access most of the booksÌýyou’llÌýneed through our libraries, though we also make recommendations of specific titles which you may wish to considerÌýpurchasing.Ìý

If you choose to take an optional placement module, you will need to factor in travel costs, which will be dependent on location of placement and proximity to term-time address.Ìý

Equipment

If your subject stream requires you to work in the laboratory (for example, Biology and Chemistry), your tuition fees will cover the cost of a protective lab coat and safety goggles. if you lose these, you are responsible for the cost of replacing them (around £25).

While the calculator you used for your former study is usually sufficient some students will choose to purchase a new calculator which will cost around £10.

Students may want to purchase a Molecular Model Kit to help with visualising molecules in chemistry these cost £20.

Personal laptops are not compulsory as we have computer labs that are open 24 hours a day but you may want to consider one if you wish to work at home.ÌýFind out more about IT equipment.Ìý

Field trips

Depending on which subjects you choose there are optional field modules in Earth Science and Ecosystems and Environment which may incur a cost. These range from £30 to 50 for UK-based day trips to as much as £400 for overseas residential trips. A full list of approximate expected prices for is available at the start of each year.

ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ing abroad

If you have the option to study abroad, you need to consider the travel and living costs associated with your country of choice. This may include visa costs and medical insurance.

Other costs

Students will be responsible for the cost of hire of their gown for graduation (around £50) and may need to pay for additional guest tickets.

In addition there may be costs issued by the university for replacement student ID cards, additional transcripts or certification letters, reassessments and library fines.

The ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ offers a wide range of bursaries and scholarships. These funds can provide you with an additional source of non-repayable financial help. For up to date information regarding tuition fees, visit ourÌý.

International students

We offer a range of international undergraduate scholarships for high-achieving international scholars who can put their Nottingham degree to great use in their careers.

There are four opportunities to add an additional year to your programme as part of a named degree.

International study

ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ing abroad gives you the chance to learn about your subjects from a different perspective as well as building your independence and communication skills.

This is an additional year between the second and third years of your course on a pass/fail basis where the marks obtained do not count towards your final mark. This means that you can truly make the most of the opportunity to expand your academic and cultural horizons.

We currently have 23 partners worldwide including partners in North America, Europe, Australasia and South East Asia.

If you are interested in studying abroad for a full academic year, apply to the BSc Natural Sciences with International ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ programme. It is also possible subject to the necessary progression requirements, to transfer to this programme once you are here.

Please note: To undertake international study, you will need to achieve the relevant academic requirements as set by the university (60% average in Y1 – 65% for some partners) and meet the selection criteria of both the university and the partner institution.

Placement year

Natural Sciences students have the option to transfer to a named ‘Natural Sciences including Placement Year’ programme in their second year.

A placement provides a unique opportunity to put theory into practice, gain practical experience and build further skills and competencies that will put you a step ahead on the graduate career ladder.

Students looking for placements are provided with support through the Careers and Employability Service and a few specialist teams in specific subject areas. The university continues to support students while they are on their placement and they will be visited by a placement tutor during the year.

Previous students have spent time working for companies including:

• KPMG
• RSPB
• Rolls Royce
• GSK
• Johnson & Johnson

Students who successfully complete their placement and reflective report are awarded the degree BSc Natural Sciences including Placement Year. It will be a four-year programme with the placement in your penultimate year.

A year in DataÌýAnalytics and AI 

Add an extra year to your degree to understand the latest in data analytics and artificial intelligence. You’ll gain practical experience and a solid foundation in computing and statistics, building the technical and professional skills that employers need. Ìý¹ó¾±²Ô»å o³Ü³Ù m´Ç°ù±ð.

A year in Computer Science 

Alternatively, you can add a year to your degree to study computer science. You’ll learn how to bring together the latest developments from across science disciplines andÌýreceive training in software development and computing skills to enhance your studies and career options. ÌýFind out more.

Please be awareÌýthat study abroad, compulsory year abroad, optional placements/internships and integrated year in industry opportunities may change at any time for a number of reasons, including curriculum developments, changes to arrangements with partner universities or placement/industry hosts, travel restrictions or other circumstances outside of the university’s control. Every effort will be made to update this information as quickly as possible should a change occur.