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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Natural Sciences
University of Huddersfield
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Natural Sciences course at University of Huddersfield.
We're still busy gathering entry requirements for Natural Sciences at University of Huddersfield. Look out for more info soon.
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Huddersfield. These students are taking Natural Sciences or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | D |
| Biology | C |
| Psychology | B |
| Mathematics | D |
| Sociology | D |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: S313
Here's what University of Huddersfield says about its Natural Sciences course.
An interdisciplinary approach to the scientific challenges that face society could prepare you to work in several sectors. From addressing issues of sustainability to developing new technologies, medicines and disease treatments, a Natural Sciences BSc(Hons) degree offers you the opportunity to deepen your understanding of what interests you the most. You’ll be able to study your chosen area of science at the depth of a single honours degree.
On this flexible course, you’ll gain a firm foundational knowledge in Natural Sciences subjects, such as chemistry, biology, chemical engineering, environmental science, and maths. In addition to learning theory, you’ll gain practical, hands-on experience in the labs in our new £18.2 million facilities.
There are many fascinating option modules to study on this course, too.
Why Study Natural Sciences BSc at University of Huddersfield? Benefit from the chance to gain real-world experience in this course by participating in an optional supervised work placement in your area of interest, available after your second year in the course. This placement year allows you to put your knowledge and skills to the test at sites in the UK or abroad.
You’ll be learning from the best in this course, as the University of Huddersfield has been rated Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023. Not only that, but our teaching staff rank in the top five in England for the proportion who hold doctorates (HESA 2025).??This ensures we keep our course challenging, exciting and thought-provoking, and helps to prepare you for a variety of careers in academic, industrial or commercial settings.
Global Professional Award At Huddersfield, you’ll study the Global Professional Award alongside your degree† so that you can gain valuable qualities and experiences that could help you to get the career you want, no matter what your field of study is.
†full-time, undergraduate first degrees with a minimum duration of three years. This does not include postgraduate, foundation, top-up, accelerated or apprenticeship degrees.
Why Huddersfield? Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.
Source: University of Huddersfield
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Natural Sciences at University of Huddersfield.
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2 course options available.
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Department of Physical and Life Sciences (SPHLFSCI)
Location
Main Site | Huddersfield
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Natural sciences
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| EU | £17,600 per year (provisional) |
| International | £17,600 per year (provisional) |
The modules you will study
Year 1 modules include: • Research Skills
You’ll then select from a range of option modules. To see the full range of modules and descriptions, please visit our website. A link to this course can be found at the bottom of the page in the ‘Course contact details’ section.
How you will be assessed
All our courses give you an overview of: • contact time with your tutor • time spent on independent study • how you will be taught, assessed, and receive feedback
Take a look at the Teaching and Assessment information on our course page.
University of Huddersfield student reviews
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Five stars: Excellent
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There are many encouraging events, competitions and social activities.
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Our university has an excellent and supportive faculty
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My course is a blend of mechanical, Electrical and control engineering, so this engineering course unlocks the doors for many future technologies,
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Huddersfield
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 Huddersfield students who took the Natural Sciences course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
83%
low
Teaching on my course
83%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
89%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
89%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
74%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
79%
low
Learning opportunities
81%
low
Learning opportunities
81%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
79%
low
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?
74%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
84%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
84%
med
Assessment and feedback
80%
med
Assessment and feedback
80%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
89%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
95%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
63%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
74%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
79%
med
Academic support
87%
med
Academic support
87%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
84%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
89%
med
Organisation and management
76%
med
Organisation and management
76%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
74%
med
How well organised is your course?
79%
med
Learning resources
90%
med
Learning resources
90%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
79%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
100%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
89%
med
Student voice
70%
low
Student voice
70%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
68%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
58%
low
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?
71%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
100%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
79%
med
Student information
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Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Huddersfield graduates who took Natural Sciences - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
70%
Say it fits with future plans
40%
Are utilising studies
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
We have no information about future earnings from students that studied this course.
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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Successful, innovative and modern – welcome to the TEFGold rated University of Huddersfield.
Whatever you aim to do in life, it pays to get a good education. And with high standards of teaching and learning and excellent facilities, that's exactly what our students can expect from the University of Huddersfield.
Based right in the town centre and at the heart of the local community, we help thousands of people, from school leavers to those returning to education after a gap, achieve their goals each year.
We are an award-winning University. Not only are we climbing the education league tables, we are also receiving national recognition for our work across a number of different areas including being named the Times Higher Education University of the Year in 2013.
This is the perfect place to get in touch if you want to know more about the University of Huddersfield. We aim to respond to your queries as quickly as possible.
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