Course summary

There are many complex challenges in the world today which require scientists who can work at the interface of many disciplines, so if you love science, and want to study more than one subject as well as gain valuable experience in the workplace, study a BSc Hons Natural Sciences (Placement Year) with us. We offer one of the longest running and most flexible Natural Sciences degree schemes in the country. Choose pathways from ten subject areas across the physical and life sciences and connect with staff and students at the cutting-edge of these disciplines. It’s a challenging degree, and the reward is that you are uniquely positioned when you graduate, which opens a wealth of career options. How our pathways work Each pathway has a selection of core modules for building the scientific foundations of the discipline. Optional modules are tailored towards your interests and provide extra skills and knowledge. We offer pathways in:

• Biological Sciences

• Chemistry

• Computing

• Engineering

• Environmental and Earth Sciences

• Geography

• Mathematics

• Sports and Exercise Science

• Physics

• Psychology

• You’ll be immersed in science and technology communities which are designed to challenge the most highly motivated students and world-leading researchers, all working together to shape current thinking across multiple scientific disciplines. You’ll have access to a large pool of student communities and support networks

• You’re also uniquely placed to boost your employability by making the most of opportunities within each department you are linked to, including state-of-the-art facilities, internships, placements, guest lectures, industry-led projects, practical lab sessions, or fieldwork

• Natural Sciences degrees make you highly employable by showing you can think and work across the conventional boundaries of science