BSc Natural Sciences
About this course
BSc Hons in Natural Sciences, a natural sciences degree allowing students to design a modular programme of study across physical and life science pathways. The first year involves three distinct pathways, narrowing to two pathways alongside optional modules in the second year. The final year centres on a major research project or dissertation.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA. This should include two science subjects from: Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Information Technology, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. IB: 38 points overall with 17 points from the best 3 HL subjects including two HL science subjects at grade 6
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What students say
Based on about 6 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 79%
- Organisation and management: 67%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 20%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 30%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Engineering professionals: 5%
- Therapy professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- North West: 40%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 10%
- West Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 15%
- South East: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Natural Sciences at Lancaster University earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 15 months, £28,500 after 3 years, £35,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,500 and £43,000.
What do graduates of BSc Natural Sciences at Lancaster University do next?
100% 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 Lancaster University?
88% 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 Lancaster University?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 38 points in the IB. The average entrant had 180 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Natural Sciences at Lancaster University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.