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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Natural Sciences with International Study

University of Nottingham

(4.1)
264 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Natural Sciences with International Study course at University of Nottingham.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

A*,A,A

Grades of AAA will be considered alongside an A in the Extended Project Qualification or Level 3 Core Maths qualification. Subjects required depend on your chosen pathway. A 1-grade lower offer will only be considered for applicants studying a Level 3 Core Maths qualification where A Level Mathematics or Further Mathematics has not been studied.

Most popular A-levels studied

See who's studying at University of Nottingham. These students are taking Natural Sciences with International Study or another course from the same subject area.

Natural sciences
SubjectGrade
ChemistryA
MathematicsA
BiologyA
PhysicsA
Further MathematicsA
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: FGY0

Here's what University of Nottingham says about its Natural Sciences with International Study course.

Explaining Natural Sciences Natural sciences allows you to study a combination of science subjects, getting to experience these at university before specialising later in the degree. You'll choose a combination of three subjects (called a stream) in your first year and study two subjects to degree level from your second year onwards.

You can continue to study familiar subjects but can also study subjects you may not have studied before such as archaeology, cancer sciences, earth science, the environment or psychology. Our course offers the flexibility to focus on what you are interested in, develop a wide range of knowledge and skills and understand how scientific disciplines fit together.

The BSc with International Study is a four-year degree where you spend your third year studying at one of our partner institutions overseas getting a broader perspective of the subjects that you study. You will develop key skills such as communication, confidence, language and independence. All of these are extremely sought after by employers.

Find out more about the subjects you can study.

Why choose this course?

  • Tailor your degree - Flexibility to study different subjects and modules to suit your interests

  • Accredited degree by the Society for Natural Sciences

  • Interdisciplinary - Learn how to apply knowledge and approaches across disciplinary boundaries

  • Global experience - Spend a year studying overseas as part of your course.

Read what it's like to study abroad and how it can open new doors for adventures, connections and opportunities.

What you will study You study modules from each of the subjects in their chosen stream gaining comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge. Collaborative modules in the second and third year, encourage you to understand theories and ideas from different areas of science and explore how they work together. A highlight of the course is the synoptic project where you work on a group project with students from other streams. You will bring your individual expertise to the project and find new ways to apply the knowledge from your learning in previous years.

Careers You'll graduate with the knowledge and technical skills to take a broad scientific approach to help tackle today's complex problems. Our graduates use their knowledge to work for companies including Cancer Research, the National Nuclear Laboratory and Rolls-Royce. You'll also benefit from a global outlook, gained during your time spent abroad.

Source: University of Nottingham

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Department

School of Mathematical Sciences

Location

University Park Campus | Nottingham

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Full-time with time abroad

Subjects

• Natural sciences

Start date

21 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
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£33,000 per year (provisional)
International£33,000 per year (provisional)

The modules you will study

For detailed information about the modules you will study, please visit the course page: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Natural-Sciences-with-International-Study-BSc-Hons-U6UNSCIS.html

University of Nottingham student reviews

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3 star
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Hard to fit in as an intl student

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Nottingham

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 Nottingham students who took the Natural Sciences with International Study course - or another course in the same subject area.

Natural sciences (non-specific)

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

100%

high

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

95%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

78%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

100%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

97%

high

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

97%

high

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

92%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

89%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

92%

high

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

89%

high

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

95%

high

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

74%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

89%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

84%

high

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

97%

high

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

89%

low

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

97%

high

How well organised is your course?

92%

high

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

97%

high

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

92%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

80%

low

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

75%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

95%

high

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

95%

high

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

84%

high

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

86%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

89%

med

Student information

See who's studying at University of Nottingham. These students are taking Natural Sciences with International Study or another course from the same subject area.

Natural sciences
Mode of study
Full-time98%Part-time2%
Gender ratio
Female62%Male38%
Where students come from
International2%UK98%
Student performance
2:1 or above87%
Number of students230
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

The Natural Sciences with International Study course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Nottingham graduates across each of those subject areas.

General, applied and forensic sciences
Natural sciences (non-specific)

Graduate statistics

85%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

90%

In work, study or other activity

100%

Say it fits with future plans

55%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

25%

Finance Professionals

10%

Administrative occupations

10%

Business, Research and Administrative Professionals

10%

Conservation and environment professionals

Graduate statistics

85%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

90%

In work, study or other activity

100%

Say it fits with future plans

55%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

25%

Finance Professionals

10%

Administrative occupations

10%

Business, Research and Administrative Professionals

10%

Conservation and environment professionals

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from University of Nottingham graduates who took Natural Sciences with International Study - or another course in the same subject area.

General, applied and forensic sciences

Earnings

£24.6k

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 International Study.

Source: LEO

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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