BSc Natural Sciences with Professional Placement or Study Abroad
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Natural Sciences, a natural sciences degree centred on multi-disciplinary science study. The course allows students to tailor studies across multiple subjects, with options to transfer to single science disciplines such as biology, biochemistry, chemistry, pharmacology or physics after the first year. Students can also broaden learning by adding units from subjects including management, education, psychology or mathematics.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA including one of the following combinations: Biology and Chemistry; Chemistry and Mathematics; Biology, Mathematics and Physics; Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics. IB: 36 points overall and 7, 6, 6 in three Higher Level subjects including one of the following combinations: HL Biology and HL Chemistry; HL Chemistry and either HL Mathematics; HL Biology, HL Physics and either HL Mathematics; HL Chemistry, HL Physics and either HL Mathematics.
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What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 52%
- Academic support: 81%
- Organisation and management: 36%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 56%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 18 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 20%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Information Technology Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 55%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 25%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 255 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 15%
- London: 23%
- South East: 26%
- South West: 18%
- Wales: 3%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Natural Sciences with Professional Placement or Study Abroad at University of Bath earn?
The median salary is £31,500 after 15 months, £34,500 after 3 years, £42,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,000 and £61,500.
What do graduates of BSc Natural Sciences with Professional Placement or Study Abroad at University of Bath do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Natural Sciences with Professional Placement or Study Abroad at University of Bath?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Natural Sciences with Professional Placement or Study Abroad at University of Bath?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 188 UCAS points.
Does BSc Natural Sciences with Professional Placement or Study Abroad at University of Bath include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Natural Sciences with Professional Placement or Study Abroad at University of Bath?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.