Nottingham,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Natural Sciences with International Study BSc (Hons) in Nottingham United Kingdom | University of Nottingham
University of Nottingham
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Nottingham United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
30,750
(c. USD40,982.99)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Course introductionUnderstanding Natural SciencesThe BSc with International Study is a four-year program that includes a third year abroad at one of our partner universities, offering a wider view of your chosen subjects. You'll gain valuable abilities like communication skills, self-assurance, language proficiency, and independence - all highly valued by employers.Program highlightsCustomize your education - Freedom to select diverse subjects and modules aligned with your passions Degree accredited by the Society for Natural SciencesCross-disciplinary learning - Discover how to integrate knowledge and methodologies across scientific fieldsInternational exposure - Complete a year of overseas study as part of your degree. Discover the benefits of studying abroad and how it creates opportunities for new experiences, relationships, and possibilities.Curriculum detailsYou'll explore modules from each subject in your selected stream, building thorough theoretical and practical understanding. In years two and three, interdisciplinary modules help you examine scientific concepts from multiple perspectives and see how they interconnect. A key feature is the synoptic project, where you'll collaborate with students from other streams, contributing your specialized knowledge while learning to apply concepts from previous years.Professional opportunitiesGraduates will possess both the understanding and technical capabilities to address modern complex challenges through a comprehensive scientific approach. Our alumni apply their expertise at organizations like Cancer Research UK, the National Nuclear Laboratory, and Rolls-Royce. Your international experience will additionally provide a valuable global perspective developed during your time studying overseas.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS
Qualification Requirements
A level
A*AA
Required subjects
To include at least two sciences from: Biology, Chemistry, either Mathematics or Further Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, Geology, Geography and Environmental Science/Studies. The specific combination of subjects required depends on your chosen stream - see Year One for full list of required subjects per stream.
Minimum grade A is required in Mathematics or Further Mathematics to study a mathematics stream.
A Pass is normally required in science practical tests, where these are assessed separately.
GCSE English and Mathematics grade C/4
Excluded subjects
General studies, critical thinking, CIE global perspectives, CIE thinking skills and citizenship studies are not accepted.
IB score
36 points overall or Higher Level Certificates 7,6,6. Alternatively, 34 points overall including Extended Essay A or Higher Level Certificates 6,6,6 plus A in the Extended Essay
IB requirements
IB Diploma: At least 2 of HL Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics Analysis and Approaches, Physics, Psychology, Geography and Environmental Systems and Societies. HL5 minimum required except for HL Mathematics Analysis and Approaches – HL6 is required in this subject to study mathematics streams.
IB Higher Level Certificates: HL6 in at least 2 of HL Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics Analysis and Approaches, Physics, Psychology, Geography and Environmental Systems and Societies.
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 including acceptable science units
RQF Level 3 BTEC National Diploma D*D + A A level  including acceptable science units 
RRQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate grade D plus A Level grades A*A. Required A Levels will depend on the science content of the BTEC qualification.
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 42 graded Level 3 credits at Distinction and 3 graded Level 3 credits at Merit including acceptable science credits
IELTS (Academic): 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each element)
TOEFL (iBT): 90 (minimum 19 in writing and listening, 20 in reading and 22 in speaking)
Tuition
GBP
30,750