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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Natural Sciences with professional placement or study abroad
University of Bath
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Natural Sciences with professional placement or study abroad course at University of Bath.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A*,A,A
Typical offer: A*AA in three A levels including one of the following combinations of subjects: - Biology and Chemistry - Chemistry and Mathematics - Biology, Mathematics and Physics - Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics. Which subjects you have studied at A level will determine which subjects you can choose to study during your degree. If you study A Level Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics you will be able to choose any of the valid combinations. Contextual offer: AAB in three A levels including A in each subject from one of the following combinations: - A in Biology and A in Chemistry - A in Chemistry and A in Mathematics - B in Biology, A in Mathematics and A in Physics - B in Chemistry, A in Mathematics and A in Physics. If you study at least one valid combination requiring Physics you will only be considered for the Physics combinations. If you study Biology and do not study Physics you will only be considered for the Biology and Chemistry combination. Alternative offer: AAA or A*AB in three A levels plus additional study - please see the course pages on our website. All offers include A in each subject from one of the following combinations: - Biology and Chemistry - Chemistry and Mathematics - Biology, Mathematics and Physics (AAA only) - Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics (AAA only) Which subjects you have studied at A level will determine which subjects you can choose during your degree. If you study A Level Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics you will be able to choose any of the valid combinations.
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Bath. These students are taking Natural Sciences with professional placement or study abroad or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | A |
| Mathematics | A* |
| Biology | A* |
| Physics | A |
| Further Mathematics | A* |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: W101
Here's what University of Bath says about its Natural Sciences with professional placement or study abroad course.
Gain the benefits of studying across different scientific disciplines with the flexibility to shape your degree to your career aspirations.
This is the course for you if you love science and want to study more than one science subject at university.
You will choose your own pathway to suit your interests and strengths. You’ll be able to take your existing scientific skills further, explore new areas and apply what you’ve learnt in practical and relevant ways.
Employers will value your ability to bring problem-solving skills from a variety of different angles. You’ll graduate with the breadth of knowledge and practical skills to prepare you for a career in industry or for postgraduate research.
If you decide your interests fit better within a single science, you may be able to transfer to biology, biochemistry, chemistry, pharmacology or physics after year one.
Pathways When you start your course, you can shape your degree to your interests by choosing a combination of two subjects based on your previous qualifications. The pathway will be a combination of two of the following subjects: Chemistry Physics Biology or Biochemistry Pharmacology Environmental Science Your two main subjects will be complemented by other subjects, including maths, management, psychology and education.
You will follow your own path, developing lab skills and an understanding of the interdisciplinary relationship between the core sciences.
This course code includes either Study Abroad or a Professional Placement.
If you want a more in-depth study experience, you could consider applying for the MSci Natural Sciences with Study Abroad or a Professional Placement.
Source: University of Bath
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Natural Sciences
Location
Main Site | Bath
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Sandwich
Subjects
• Natural sciences
Start date
28 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
University of Bath student reviews
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Computer science
5 months ago
Like most universities they will go on about support but unfortunately it is all talk. There will always be someone to talk to but that doesn’t mean anything will be done about the issues you are facing.
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Computer science
5 months ago
Though it differs across faculties, Computer Science is poorly organised and many of the lecturers are very difficult to understand. There have been many cases of errors in exam papers and failures in coursework guidance.
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Computer science
5 months ago
Great city, great sports facilities. The University is rather politically active.
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Chemical engineering
5 months ago
Great communication to and from the student Union. They do a lot for the university and try to keep updated and listen to student concerns.
Graduate
Chemical engineering
5 months ago
Lots of clubs and societies to get involved with. Bath uni is very big on sports so lots of opportunities there and a great community feel in the societies. It’s necessarily the most ‘clubbing’ city but there are a few good clubs and the city has a very safe nice feel to it.
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Chemical engineering
5 months ago
Bath is an expensive city to live in. I would say almost as expensive as London except you don’t get the increased student loan. I never tried to access any of the support from the university so not sure what that was like. I know their gold scholarship scheme is really good, except for the average ...
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Bath
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of Bath students who took the Natural Sciences with professional placement or study abroad course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
91%
med
Teaching on my course
91%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
89%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
96%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
81%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
96%
med
Learning opportunities
85%
med
Learning opportunities
85%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
93%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
84%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
84%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
84%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
81%
med
Assessment and feedback
68%
low
Assessment and feedback
68%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
81%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
91%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
39%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
73%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
58%
low
Academic support
90%
med
Academic support
90%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
86%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
93%
high
Organisation and management
82%
med
Organisation and management
82%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
88%
med
How well organised is your course?
75%
med
Learning resources
92%
med
Learning resources
92%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
91%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
91%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
93%
med
Student voice
80%
med
Student voice
80%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
60%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
96%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
84%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
81%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
93%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
91%
high
Student information
See who's studying at University of Bath. These students are taking Natural Sciences with professional placement or study abroad or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
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Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Bath graduates who took Natural Sciences with professional placement or study abroad - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£30.8k
First year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Natural Sciences with professional placement or study abroad.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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At Bath we are known for excellence in teaching and research; a superb student experience; and providing outstanding preparation for the workplace.
Bath is a top ten UK university (Complete University Guide 2021 and Guardian University Guide 2019) and ranked Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework.
Our students…
...are happy here Bath is ranked 4th overall out of 122 in the THE Student Experience Survey 2018.
…are equipped with the skills and experience they need to get an excellent job Bath is ranked 5th for graduate prospects by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019
…enhance their employment prospects on a professional work placement Over two thirds of our students undertake a placement, making us 3rd in the UK for students undertaking a placement/study abroad opportunity (HESA).
…benefit from excellent teaching informed by world class research 87% of our research is ‘world class or internationally excellent’ in the Research Excellence Framework.
University of Bath open days
Open Days are an ideal opportunity to find out more about university life. You’ll be able to attend course talks, meet lecturers, chat to current students, find out about accommodation, finance and other student support which are all important areas to you as well as extra-curricular activities. You’ll get a real feel for living and studying on campus and living in this world-heritage city in subsequent years. We hope you come away with an understanding of why the University of Bath could be your place for possible.
Our next Undergraduate and Postgraduate open days are taking place as follows:
Undergraduate open days
- Friday 12 June 2026
- Saturday 13 June 2026
PG Virtual Open day
- Wednesday 4 February 2026
Postgraduate Discovery Day
- Wednesday 4 March 2026
Source: University of Bath
