Many of the technical issues of sustainability in energy and material resources, advances in technology and medicine, that are now faced by society are interdisciplinary. Our Natural Sciences BSC(Hons) degree offers the opportunity to study across the traditional discipline divides, preparing you for multidisciplinary workplace and to contribute to a better life for all.
* The course enables you to study your chosen areas of science at the depth of a single honours degree but also gives you the chance to explore a wide range of options during your studies.
* You could find yourself delving into medicinal chemistry or getting to grips with chemical engineering. Studying or developing an understanding of environmental science. The range of subjects on offer helps you to tailor your degree to the kind of job you’d like to do after graduation.
* The flexibility of the course means that as your interests evolve so too can the subjects you study in your degree. Whichever options you choose, you’ll be able to get a grounding in the fundamentals of science while developing your logical reasoning and imaginative problem-solving skills in specialist research skills modules.
* In our labs you’ll have the opportunity to learn using the kind of instruments used in industry. And with an optional work placement in the UK or abroad in Year 3, you’ll find everything in place to help you gear your study towards boosting your employability.
* You'll be taught by academics in specialist areas of science all educated to doctoral level in their subjects and involved in forward-thinking research. This ensures we keep our courses challenging, exciting and thought-provoking and helps prepare you well to start your own career in academic, industrial or commercial settings.
Additional costs:
Optional short field trips e.g. one day, are sometimes also arranged, especially if you choose to take the Environmental Science subject area modules. The costs of these field trips must be covered by students and vary dependent on the trip. Previous trip costs have ranged from £10 to £100 per student but are dependent on location.
Course Details - Modules
Year 1
Core module:
Research Skills
Option modules:
Choose five modules from at least two subject areas, with at least two modules from the same subject area, from a list which may include-
Chemistry:
Inorganic Chemistry 1
Organic Chemistry 1
Physical Chemistry 1
Analytical Science 1
Biology:
Biochemistry 1
Physiology 1: Structure and Function
Molecular and Cellular Biology
Chemical Engineering:
Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow
Environmental Science:
Dynamic Living Systems
Global Earth Cycles
Maths:
Calculus
Linear Algebra
Probability Theory and Statistical Analysis
Year 2
Core module:
Research Skills 2
Option modules:
Choose five modules from at least two subject areas, with at least two modules from the same subject area, from a list which may include-
Chemistry:
Inorganic Chemistry 2
Organic Chemistry 2
Physical Chemistry 2
Analytical Science 2
Biology
Biochemistry 2
Physiology 2: Control and Integration
Cell Biology
Genomes and Evolution
Chemical Engineering:
Chemical Engineering
Environmental Science:
Ecological Adaptation and Conservation Management
Anthropocene
Forensic Science:
Crime Scene and Forensic Examinations
Maths:
Real Analysis
Mathematical Methods and Modelling
Advanced Statistical Methods
Year 3 - optional placement year
Supervised Work Experience
Final year
Core modules, depending on area of specialism:
Research Project
or
Research Project
or
Research Project
Option modules:
Choose four modules from at least two subject areas, with two modules from the same subject area, from a list which may include-
Chemistry:
Inorganic Chemistry 3
Organic Chemistry 3
Physical Chemistry 3
Analytical Science 3
Analytical Science 4
Biology:
Biochemistry 3
Advanced Physiology
Mechanisms and Pathology of Cancer and other Chronic Diseases
Genomics
Environmental Science:
Conservation Science
Soil Properties and Contamination
Chemical Engineering:
Chemical Engineering 2
Chemical Engineering 3
Maths:
(Big Data Analytics must be studied with Applied Data Analysis)
Big Data Analytics
Applied Data Analysis
Partial Differential Equations
Numerical Analysis
Forensic Science:
Advanced Forensic Biology and Toxicology
Forensic Science and the Law
Medicinal Chemistry:
Chemical Therapeutics
Molecular Targets and Drug Design
Whilst the module structure has been designed to give you the maximum flexibility in module choice some combinations will not be possible due to unavoidable clashes in the timetable.
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment will include project work, assignments, presentations, practicals and examinations. The final year research project contributes to your degree classification.
Your module specification/course handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria applying to your course.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
S313
Institution code:
H60
Campus Name:
Main Site
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
including two accepted Science subjects with a pass in Science Practical where applicable. (The accepted Science A Level subjects are: Geography, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Maths, Geology and Applied Sciences. Level 3 BTEC Applied Science with 32 UCAS points or above is accepted as an alternative to these Science A Levels at grade C).
from a combination of Level 3 qualifications including grades BC in two accepted Science subjects at A Level. (The accepted Science A Level subjects are: Geography, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Maths, Geology and Applied Sciences. Level 3 BTEC Applied Science with 32 UCAS points or above is accepted as an alternative to these Science A Levels at grade C).
to include modules in relevant science subjects.
112 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications, including two relevant Science subjects at Higher Level grade 5.
in Applied Science.
If you do not have the appropriate qualifications for direct entry to this degree you may be able to apply to our Science Extended Degree (BCF0) - https://courses.hud.ac.uk/2021-22/full-time/undergraduate/science-extended-degree-leading-to-a-bsc-hons-degree/
Other suitable experience or qualifications will be considered. For further information please see the University's minimum entry requirements.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent will be considered acceptable.
Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our 'Where are you from?' information pages.
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
65%
Go onto work and study:
80%
Fees and funding
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
9250.0
Year 1
EU
16000.0
Year 1
International
16000.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
This information is for applicants applying to study at the University of Huddersfield in the academic year 2021/22. Please note that your tuition fees for subsequent years may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X). This webpage will be updated with 2022/23 tuition fees as information becomes available.
If you are an EU or International student coming to study at the University of Huddersfield, please visit the International Fees and Finance pages for full details of tuition fees and support available - http://www.hud.ac.uk/international/tuition-fees/
Please email the Student Finance Office (sfo@hud.ac.uk) or call 01484 472210 for more information about fees and finance.
Provider information
Queensgate
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Huddersfield
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