Program Overview

Natural Sciences with International Study BSc

Overview

The Natural Sciences with International Study BSc is a four-year degree program that allows students to study more than one science subject for the duration of their degree. The program is designed to cultivate interdisciplinary skills, learning to approach problems from multiple angles, connect ideas, and communicate effectively across disciplines.

Course Structure

• Year One: Students study equal amounts of three subjects from their chosen stream, gaining fundamental understanding of these disciplines alongside relevant practical and academic skills.
• Year Two: Students choose any two of their first-year subjects to study in greater depth, with opportunities to direct their study to the areas that interest them through specialisms and optional modules.
• Year Abroad: Students spend the year overseas at one of our partner institutions, gaining a different perspective of their studies while experiencing life and studying in another country.
• Year Four: Students return to complete their fourth year at Nottingham, continuing to study their two chosen subjects at a more advanced level, with increased flexibility through optional modules.

Entry Requirements

• A-Levels: A*AA, with at least two science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Further Mathematics, Geology, Geography, Environmental Science, and Psychology.
• IB: 36 points overall, or 34 points plus Extended Essay grade A or IB Higher Level Certificates 7,6,6, or 6,6,6 plus Extended Essay grade A.
• GCSE: English and Maths at C/4.
• Alternative Qualifications: We recognize that applicants have a wealth of different experiences and follow a variety of pathways into higher education. We treat all applicants with alternative qualifications on an individual basis.

Tuition Fees

• UK Undergraduate Students: £9,535 per year (2026/27).
• International Students: £30,750 per year (2026/27).

Additional Costs

• Printing: Due to our commitment to sustainability, we don't print lecture notes, but these are available digitally.
• Books: You will be able to access all of the books you’ll need through our libraries, but you may wish to purchase your own copies of books you use often.
• Equipment: If your subject stream requires you to work in the laboratory, your tuition fees will cover the cost of a protective lab coat and safety goggles.
• Field Trips: Depending on which pathway you choose, there are optional field modules in Earth Science and Ecosystems and Environment, which may incur a cost.

Scholarships and Bursaries

• International Students: We offer a range of international undergraduate scholarships for high-achieving international scholars.
• Home Students: Over one-third of our UK students receive our means-tested core bursary, worth up to £1,000 a year.

Careers

• Job Prospects: 86.40% of undergraduates from the Faculty of Science secured employment or further study within 15 months of graduation.
• Average Starting Salary: £27,834.
• Career Advice: Our Careers and Employability Service can work with you to improve your employability skills, assisting with job or course applications, and hosting events to bring you closer to a wide range of prospective employers.