BSc Natural Sciences (Placement Year)
About this course
BSc Hons in Natural Sciences (Placement Year), a natural sciences degree allowing students to design custom study routes across physical and life science disciplines. The structure includes an industry placement year between the second and final years, during which students gain practical workplace experience. A major research project or dissertation is undertaken in the final year.
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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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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 100%: 34 offers from 34 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 21 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 78%
- Learning resources: 98%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 24 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 15%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 15%
- Engineering professionals: 5%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
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 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- 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 (Placement Year) 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 (Placement Year) at Lancaster University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Natural Sciences (Placement Year) at Lancaster University?
90% 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 (Placement Year) at Lancaster University?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 38 points in the IB. The average entrant had 154 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Natural Sciences (Placement Year) at Lancaster University?
100% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 34 offers from 34 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BSc Natural Sciences (Placement Year) at Lancaster University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Natural Sciences (Placement Year) at Lancaster University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.