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Natural Sciences BSc Hons
The BSc in Natural Sciences is one of our most flexible courses. This well-established, challenging and rewarding degree is ideal if your interests span a range of subjects including at least one science.
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What you will need to do
Apply by 29 Jan
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Points of entry for Natural Sciences BSc Hons
Year 1
Entry requirements for Natural and Physical Sciences and Natural and Physical Sciences at Durham University
Entry requirements are the formal requirements students need to meet to be considered for a place on a university course. But, each year many universities accept students with lower grades. The bar chart below shows the actual UCAS tariff points of students currently on this course.
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Required subjects for Natural Sciences BSc Hons at Durham University
All applicants taking A levels will need three A levels with at least one Science (Biology; Human Biology; Chemistry; Mathematics; Physics.) The standard offer is A*AA and you will need specific A level grades to study:
Biology: A in either Biology or Chemistry.
Chemistry: A*A in any order in Chemistry and Mathematics.
Computer Science: A in Mathematics.
Economics: A in Mathematics.
Mathematics: Either A*A in any order in Maths and Further Maths at A level or A* in Maths plus A in AS Further Maths for students unable to take A2 Further Maths.
Physics: A*A in any order in Maths and Physics.
We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking A levels as part of our offer.
All applicants wishing to study Psychology will need to have achieved Grade 5 (or grade B) in Mathematics at GCSE, or equivalent.
Specific subjects excluded for entry:
General Studies and Critical Thinking.
Information:
Specific subjects may be required depending upon the combination of subjects to be studied. Please see the course database for more information.
Applicants taking Science A-levels that include a practical component will be required to take and pass this as a condition of entry. This refers only to English A Levels.
UCAS points for current students on Natural and Physical Sciences and Natural and Physical Sciences at Durham University
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How good is this course?
Most relevant Student Reviews for Natural and Physical Sciences at Durham University
member5118029
27th November 24
Natural Sciences, Msci Hons FullTime
The professors are all very knowledgeable in their respective fields. The facilities provide practical, hands-on experience that are accessible to all students. read more
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member7117667
4th October 24
Mathematics and Physics, Msci Hons FullTime
Yet to start classes but the induction was awesome! read more
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member582769
30th March 23
Natural Sciences, Msci Hons FullTime
Good experience. Teachers and staff are very kind and willing to help students. read more
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member979139
21st February 23
Natural Sciences, Msci Hons FullTime
The course was very well organised and the content was very varied and the teachers were very detailed and thorough. I had a very good experience here and the school provided a very comfortable learning environment. read more
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member1274844
11th January 23
Natural Sciences, Msci Hons FullTime
Very interesting and easy to find motivation to work and study the course. read more
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member459396
1st June 21
Natural Sciences, BSc Hons FullTime
Excellent university, will miss it read more
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member740703
24th July 19
Natural Sciences, BSc Hons FullTime
Massive thanks to head of the department who had been extremely helpful read more
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member632651
2nd July 18
Natural Sciences, BSc Hons FullTime
Wish there was more flexibility to change course read more
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member929488
27th December 17
Natural Sciences, BSc Hons FullTime
Well managed course, with great guidance what ever strand is taken. read more
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member1123848
30th August 16
Natural Sciences, BSc Hons FullTime
I studied chemistry and biology. The chemistry department was really well organised and I found the tutorials really useful and the labs really interesting, although some of the lecturers weren't great so I really struggled with some of the course content. The biology department wasn't so well organised but I really enjoyed the content and most the lecturers were pretty good. I didn't find the tutorials particularly useful but some of the labs were really fun. read more
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member2016774
1st April 16
Natural Sciences, BSc Hons FullTime
Interesting content and very good tutorials / problem classes. read more
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