BSc (Hons) in Natural Sciences with Study Abroad, Lancaster University

Lancaster,

48 Months

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About this course

Lancaster's Natural Sciences (Study Abroad) BSc Hons offers a flexible, modular degree that allows you to create your own combination of scientific disciplines from over 100 possible options. This challenging program lets you study up to three different subjects across all scientific disciplines and spend a year abroad at one of their international partner universities, broadening your horizons culturally and academically. The course is designed for motivated students interested in interdisciplinary STEM subjects, providing a comprehensive understanding of the sciences, technical skills, and the opportunity to tailor your degree to your interests. You start with three pathways in your first year, choosing two sciences and a third subject, which can also be humanities or social sciences. Throughout the degree, you can stay broad or specialise further, culminating in a major research project or industry placement in your final year.

Why this course is highly recommended

If you’re interested in multiple scientific disciplines and want the unique opportunity of a year abroad, this course is ideal. It’s designed for bright, motivated students eager to challenge themselves across boundaries. The flexibility to choose different pathways and the chance to study in diverse international locations makes it appealing. Additionally, Lancaster’s high ranking and emphasis on developing a broad skill set in data handling, analysis, and lab work equip graduates with versatile skills that open many career doors.

Specialisation

This program allows you to select pathways from ten subject areas, including Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Computing, Engineering, Environmental and Earth Sciences, Geography, Mathematics, Medical School, Physics, and Psychology. You can combine up to three subjects across these areas or focus more narrowly based on your interests in later years, offering tailored discipline or interdisciplinary study.

Course fees

Application fees

1st year tuition fees

31.48L

Living cost

Degree requirements

Applicants need AAA at A levels, including two science subjects such as Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, or Psychology. A Grade B GCSE in Mathematics is also required. Additional qualifications considered include the BTEC Extended Diploma with relevant science distinctions, IB with 36 points overall, and Scottish Highers with appropriate advanced level subjects. The course also requires a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component.

English language test

IELTS

6.5

TOEFL

PTE

DUOLINGO

Career prospects

Graduates with a Natural Sciences degree from Lancaster can pursue careers across a broad range of fields, including research, government, consultancy, industry, and healthcare. Potential roles include Researcher, Climate and Environment Advisor, Financial Modelling Analyst, Healthcare Scientist, Environment Engineer, and PhD researcher. The degree’s emphasis on multidisciplinary skills like critical analysis, data handling, and project management also makes graduates attractive for non-science roles. About 20% of graduates continue with postgraduate study, enhancing their expertise and career prospects.

FAQs

What are the entry requirements for this course?

You need AAA at A level, with at least two of these in science subjects, and a grade B in GCSE Mathematics. Other qualifications like the IB, BTEC, and Scottish Highers are also considered.

Can I spend a year abroad?

Yes, the third year involves studying at one of Lancaster’s partner universities in North America, Australia, or New Zealand, offering an exciting international experience.