Durham,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Hons) Chemistry and Earth Sciences in Durham United Kingdom | Durham University
Durham University
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Durham United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
30,500
(c. USD40,845.91)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Bachelor of Science in Natural Sciences stands out as one of our most adaptable programs. This long-running, rigorous, and fulfilling degree is perfect if your academic passions cover multiple disciplines with at least one scientific focus. You'll have the chance to deepen your current interests while discovering new academic areas.
By studying across fields, you'll develop a comprehensive knowledge base and versatile skills applicable across scientific industries and various professional sectors. The program also serves as excellent preparation for advanced graduate studies.
This degree offers two distinct pathways: the BSc (Honours) Natural Sciences and the BSc Joint Honours. Both options allow students to switch to either the Year Abroad or Placement track after their second year, extending the program duration from three to four years.
Subjects are organized into three categories:
Group 1 comprises Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, and Psychology. A minimum of 50% of your second and third-year studies must focus on Group 1 subjects, though not all combinations are available.
Group 2 includes Anthropology, Business, Economics, Geography, and Philosophy.
Group 3 features Sport and Education (excluding History of Art). These subjects are only available in the BSc (Honours) Natural Sciences pathway, with Group 2 and 3 subjects limited to no more than half of your upper-year studies. Prospective students interested in Group 3 subjects should consult the Natural Sciences Admissions Selector.
Detailed information about available subjects can be found on the Natural Sciences program website.
BSc Joint Honours
Joint Honours degrees are offered in these specific combinations:
Biology paired with Anthropology, Chemistry, Geography, Earth Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, or Psychology;
Chemistry combined with Biology, Earth Sciences, Mathematics, or Physics;
Computer Science partnered with Business, Mathematics, or Physics;
Earth Sciences matched with Biology, Chemistry, or Geography;
Mathematics joined with Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Philosophy, Physics, or Psychology;
Physics coupled with Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Philosophy;
Psychology combined with Biology, Economics, or Mathematics.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
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 (analysis & approaches); Physics.) You will need specific Higher Level grades to study:
Biology: 6 in either Biology or Chemistry.
Chemistry: 76 in any order in Chemistry and Mathematics.
Computer Science: 6 in Mathematics.
Economics: 6 in Mathematics.
Mathematics: 7 in Mathematics.
Physics: 76 in any order in Mathematics and Physics.
If the augmented offer includes a 7 at the Higher Level in any subject, then the offer will be 766 at the Higher Level, otherwise, it will be 666 at the Higher Level.
In addition to satisfying the University’s general entry requirements, please note:
We welcome applications from those with other qualifications equivalent to our standard entry requirements and from mature students with non-standard qualifications or who may have had a break in their study.
There is no advantage in applying for both MSci and BSc degrees.
Entry requirements are the same for both MSci and BSc degrees.
We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking as part of our offer.
We are pleased to consider applications for deferred entry.
Science A levels
Applicants taking Science A levels that include a practical component will be required to take and pass this as a condition of entry. This applies only to applicants sitting A levels with an English examination board.
Ielts - 6.5 with no component under 6.0 , TOEFL iBT - 92 with no component under 23
Tuition
GBP
30,500