Course summary
Our BSc Natural Sciences is designed so that you can construct your degree around your favourite science subjects, from outer space to the human brain, and everything in between. You will gain a broad science knowledge base and start your journey to becoming a subject specialist, ready to tackle the scientific challenges of the future. Why choose this course?
- With different pathways to choose and a wide range of option modules from across our Faculty of Sciences, this course is highly flexible in allowing you to tailor it to your interests and career aspirations.
- You will be taught by internationally distinguished experts who work with governments and institutions around the globe to extend the boundaries of knowledge.
- It offers you state-of-the-art, specialist laboratories and facilities for studying sciences in the heart of academic London.
- Astronomy and Planetary Science + Bioscience
- Astronomy and Planetary Science + Data Science
- Earth and Environment + Bioscience
- Bioscience + Data Science
- Cognition and Neuroscience + Bioscience
- Natural sciences is a novel interdisciplinary subject that addresses key scientific and societal challenges.
- Birkbeck’s natural science research has played a key role in helping to identify fundamental biological and physical structures and fight disease.
- Birkbeck was rated in the top 25 universities in the UK for its Biological Sciences, Computer Science and Informatics, Earth Systems and Environmental Science, Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience research in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF).
- laboratory techniques
- data analysis and synthesis
- presentation and report writing.
- environmental organisations
- museums and galleries
- the pharmaceutical industry
- science communication and teaching.
Modules
For information about course structure and the modules you will be studying, please visit Birkbeck’s online prospectus.
Assessment method
You will be assessed via a mix of examinations, essays, presentations, field and laboratory reports and a dissertation/scientific report.
How to apply
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
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 points
A level - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
We welcome applicants without traditional entry qualifications as we base decisions on our own assessment of qualifications, knowledge and previous work experience. We may waive formal entry requirements based on judgement of academic potential.
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9535 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
International | £18060 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
Birkbeck, University of London
Malet Street
Bloomsbury
London
WC1E 7HX
Course contact details
Visit our course pageBirkbeck Student Advice Service
0203 907 0700