Durham,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Hons) Natural 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
29,500
(c. USD39,317.01)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The BSc in Natural Sciences stands out as one of our most adaptable programs. This time-tested, rigorous yet fulfilling degree is perfect if your academic passions cover multiple disciplines with at least one scientific focus. It allows you to deepen your current interests while discovering new academic areas.
By studying across different fields, you'll develop comprehensive knowledge and versatile skills applicable across various industries, both within scientific sectors and broader professional fields. The program also serves as excellent preparation for advanced postgraduate studies.
This degree offers two distinct pathways: the BSc (Honours) Natural Sciences and the BSc Joint Honours. Both options provide the flexibility to switch to either the Year Abroad or Placement track following your second year, extending your 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 incorporates Anthropology, Business, Economics, Geography, and Philosophy.
Group 3 features Sport and Education (excluding History of Art). These subjects are specific to the BSc (Honours) Natural Sciences pathway, with Group 2 and 3 subjects collectively limited to no more than half of your upper-year studies. Prospective students interested in Group 3 subjects should consult with the Natural Sciences Admissions Selector.
Detailed information about available subjects can be found on the Natural Sciences program website.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
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 (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.
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
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.
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
29,500