MSci (Hons) Natural Sciences

A level

A*AA

Required subjects

To include at least two sciences from: Biology, Chemistry, either Mathematics or Further Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, Geology, Geography and Environmental Science/Studies. The specific combination of subjects required depends on your chosen stream - see Year One for full list of required subjects per stream.

Minimum grade A is required in Mathematics or Further Mathematics to study a mathematics stream.

A Pass is normally required in science practical tests, where these are assessed separately.

GCSE English and maths at C/4

Excluded subjects

General Studies, Critical Thinking, Citizenship Studies, Thinking Skills, Global Perspectives

IB score

36 points overall or Higher Level Certificates 7,6,6. Alternatively, 34 points overall including Extended Essay A or Higher Level Certificates 6,6,6 plus A in the Extended Essay

IB requirements

IB Diploma: At least 2 of HL Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics Analysis and Approaches, Physics, Psychology, Geography and Environmental Systems and Societies. HL5 minimum required except for HL Mathematics Analysis and Approaches – HL6 is required in this subject to study mathematics streams.

IB Higher Level Certificates: HL6 in at least 2 of HL Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics Analysis and Approaches, Physics, Psychology, Geography and Environmental Systems and Societies.

RQF BTEC Nationals

All applications are assessed on an individual basis to ensure sufficient science has been studied. We will consider the following:

RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma D*DD including acceptable science units

RQF Level 3 BTEC National Diploma D*D + A  including acceptable science units

RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate grade D plus A Level grades A*A. Required A Levels will depend on the science content of the BTEC qualification.

Access to HE Diploma

All applications are assessed on an individual basis to ensure sufficient science has been studied. We will consider the following: 

Access to HE Diploma 42 graded Level 3 credits at Distinction and 3 graded Level 3 credits at Merit including acceptable science credits