BSc Natural Sciences
About this course
BSc in Natural Sciences, a natural sciences degree centred on multidisciplinary scientific theory and investigation. Core topics include Programming, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, and Communication & Writing. Students can publish their independent research work as early as the second year of study. The first year covers foundational principles through Mathematics and Computing: Integrative Tools for Natural Sciences, Foundations in Natural Science, and Experimental Science. The second year builds upon these concepts with Frontiers in Science 2 alongside optional choices spanning Ecology and Environment, Structure and Reactivity of Organic Compounds II, Advanced Cell Biology, Molecular Biology of the Gene, Analytical Techniques in Biochemistry, Bioinorganic Chemistry, Genomics and Introductory Bioinformatics, Differential Equations, Vector Calculus and Applications, Physical Chemistry, Introduction to Numerics and Simulation for Scientists, The Physics of Living Systems, Observing the Universe, Electromagnetism I, From Light to Quanta, Quantum Mechanics I, Condensed Matter, and Physics of Climate Change.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA. Required subjects: A in Mathematics, Pure Mathematics or Further Mathematics and A in either Biology, Chemistry or Physics. IB: 36/666.
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 3 UCAS decisions for BSc Natural Sciences (CGF0) at the University of Exeter for 2027 entry so far: 3 offers. The published offer is AAA at A level.
What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 100%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 23 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Information Technology Professionals: 15%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Engineering professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 130 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 22%
- South East: 19%
- South West: 36%
- Wales: 7%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- An accredited degree will demonstrate commitment to embedded interdisciplinarity whilst ensuring that students study at appropriate breadth and depth across science disciplines. It providers relevant knowledge and skills in the sciences, while also enhancing interdisciplinary and transferable skills.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Mathematics and Computing: Integrative Tools for Natural Sciences
- Foundations in Natural Science
- Experimental Science
- Frontiers in Science 1
- Frontiers in Science 2
- Ecology and Environment
- Structure and Reactivity of Organic Compounds II
- Advanced Cell Biology
- Molecular Biology of the Gene
- Analytical Techniques in Biochemistry
- Bioinorganic Chemistry
- Genomics and Introductory Bioinformatics
- Differential Equations
- Vector Calculus and Applications
- Physical Chemistry
- Introduction to Numerics and Simulation for Scientists
- The Physics of Living Systems
- Observing the Universe
- Electromagnetism I
- From Light to Quanta
- Quantum Mechanics I
- Condensed Matter
- Physics of Climate Change
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Natural Sciences at University of Exeter earn?
The median salary is £31,500 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £40,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £49,000.
What do graduates of BSc Natural Sciences at University of Exeter do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Natural Sciences at University of Exeter?
100% 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 at University of Exeter?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 172 UCAS points.
Is BSc Natural Sciences at University of Exeter accredited?
Yes. An accredited degree will demonstrate commitment to embedded interdisciplinarity whilst ensuring that students study at appropriate breadth and depth across science disciplines. It providers relevant knowledge and skills in the sciences, while also enhancing interdisciplinary and transferable skills.
How many students continue on BSc Natural Sciences at University of Exeter?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.