Program Overview

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Natural Sciences MSci

The Natural Sciences MSci program at University College London (UCL) is designed to offer students a distinctive cross-disciplinary science curriculum. This program enables students to combine science subject areas, known as streams, reflecting the multidisciplinary nature of high-quality, internationally leading research undertaken at UCL.

Program Structure

The program is sub-divided into many different subject "streams", which broadly reflect major research themes and similar specialist science degree subjects. A combination of two streams is selected early in the program from a long list of available options and is followed for the duration of the degree.

Study Mode and Duration

The study mode for this program is full-time, and the duration is 4 academic years.

Tuition Fees

• UK tuition fees for the 2025/26 academic year: £9,535
• Overseas tuition fees for the 2025/26 academic year: £39,800

Program Starts and Application Deadline

• The program starts in September 2025.
• The application deadline is 29 January 2025.

UCAS Course Code

The UCAS course code for this program is FGC0.

Entry Requirements

A Levels

• Grades: A*AA
• Subjects: Mathematics and at least one of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics required. Biology, Chemistry, or Physics preferred as third subject.
• Note: Certain streams may have prerequisites of particular grades and/or subjects at A level or equivalent.

IB Diploma

• Points: 39
• Subjects: A total of 19 points in three higher-level subjects including grade 6 in Mathematics and at least one of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, with no higher-level score below 5.

GCSEs

• English Language and Mathematics at grade C or 4.

Contextual Offer Information

• Grades: AAB
• Subjects: Mathematics and at least one of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics required. Biology, Chemistry, or Physics preferred as third subject.
• Points: 36
• Subjects: A total of 17 points in three higher-level subjects including 6 in Mathematics and at least one of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, with no higher-level score below 5.

UK Applicants Qualifications

For entry requirements with other UK qualifications accepted by UCL, the following are considered:

• Access to HE Diploma
• BTEC National Diploma
• Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects
• Scottish Advanced Highers
• T Levels
• UAL Extended Diploma
• Welsh Baccalaureate

International Applications

Country-specific information, including details of when UCL representatives are visiting your part of the world, can be obtained from the International Students website.

Course Overview

The vision behind the Natural Sciences Programmes is to offer distinctive cross-disciplinary subject combinations that would not be available within any single department. The program aims to make students comfortable crossing artificial subject boundaries, collaborating, and making connections in their professional life.

Teaching and Learning

A variety of teaching methods are employed, including lecture classes, practical sessions, and small-group tutorials. Students will also be expected to spend a substantial amount of time on coursework and private study.

Assessment

Each module has its own intended learning outcomes, which are used to align the individual assessments. Examples of assessment include written examinations, oral examinations or presentations, podcast/video assessments, poster assessments, practical assignments, and reports.

Employability

On completion of the degree, students will be able to demonstrate coherent, detailed knowledge in two complementary scientific disciplines, apply accurately established techniques of analysis and enquiry, and describe and comment upon current scientific research and advanced scholarship.

Fees and Funding

Fees for this Course

• UK students: £9,535 (2025/26)
• International students: £39,800 (2025/26)

Additional Costs

Typically, there are not additional associated costs that students are likely to incur, although this may vary from stream to stream. There are field trips on the Earth and Environment and Geophysical Sciences streams, although all such modules are optional.

Funding Your Studies

Various funding options are available, including student loans, scholarships, and bursaries. UK students whose household income falls below a certain level may also be eligible for a non-repayable bursary or for certain scholarships.

Next Steps

Your Application

Application for admission should be made through UCAS. Applicants currently at school or college will be provided with advice on the process.

Selection

For further information on UCL's selection process, see the university's website. The decision to offer a place is normally made based on the content of the UCAS application, including the personal statement and teacher's reference.