BSc Natural Sciences
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Natural Sciences, a natural sciences degree covering multidisciplinary scientific approaches and research across multiple subjects. Core topics include Microelectronics, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students can choose from multiple structured pathways combining subjects such as chemistry, bioscience, mathematics, physics, materials, and geography. The course includes the option to complete a professional placement year in industry. During the first year, students study compulsory modules specific to their chosen pathway combination, such as Fundamental Synthetic Chemistry, Core Physics I: Foundations of Physics, Linear Algebra and Geometry 1, Biochemistry and Cell Biology, and Earth Systems. The second year continues with specialized and interdisciplinary content, featuring compulsory modules like Structure and Reactivity 2, Mathematical Methods 3, Core Physics IV: Thermal and Statistical Physics, and Earth Surface Processes and Landforms, alongside various optional choices. In the final year, students undertake an Interdisciplinary Research Project and complete advanced compulsory and optional modules tailored to their pathway, such as Modern Aspects of Organic Chemistry, Probability Theory, Glacial Environments and Landscapes, and Advanced Principles of Materials.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA including two or three sciences dependent on the chosen pathway. Science subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics. IB: 37 (6,6,6 HL) including two or three sciences at HL. Dependent on the chosen pathway. BTEC: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D plus A level grades AA from two sciences.
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 2 UCAS decisions for BSc Natural Sciences (CFG0) at Loughborough University for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAA at A level.
What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 69%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 25%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 200 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 8%
- East Midlands: 17%
- West Midlands: 12%
- East of England: 15%
- London: 16%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 3%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Recognised by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of eligibility for Associate Membership.
- 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
- Chemistry and Bioscience pathway
- Chemistry and Mathematics pathway
- Chemistry and Physics pathway
- Chemistry and Materials pathway
- Mathematics and Bioscience pathway
- Mathematics and Physics pathway
- Physics and Bioscience pathway
- Physics and Materials pathway
- Bioscience and Materials pathway
- Geography and Materials pathway
- Geography and Mathematics pathway
- Geography and Physics pathway
- Geography and Chemistry pathway
- Chemistry and Bioscience pathway
- Chemistry and Mathematics pathway
- Chemistry and Physics pathway
- Chemistry and Materials pathway
- Mathematics and Bioscience pathway
- Mathematics and Physics pathway
- Physics and Bioscience pathway
- Physics and Materials pathway
- Bioscience and Materials pathway
- Geography and Materials pathway
- Geography and Mathematics pathway
- Geography and Physics pathway
- Geography and Chemistry pathway
- Bioscience pathway
- Chemistry pathway
- Geography pathway
- Materials pathway
- Mathematics pathway
- Physics pathway
- Chemistry and Bioscience pathway
- Chemistry and Mathematics pathway
- Chemistry and Physics pathway
- Chemistry and Materials pathway
- Mathematics and Bioscience pathway
- Mathematics and Physics pathway
- Physics and Bioscience pathway
- Physics and Materials pathway
- Bioscience and Materials pathway
- Geography and Mathematics pathway
- Geography and Materials pathway
- Geography and Physics pathway
- Geography and Chemistry pathway
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Natural Sciences at Loughborough University earn?
The median salary is £31,500 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £36,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,500 and £47,000.
What do graduates of BSc Natural Sciences at Loughborough University 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 Loughborough University?
86% 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 Loughborough University?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 147 UCAS points.
Is BSc Natural Sciences at Loughborough University accredited?
Yes. Recognised by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of eligibility for Associate Membership. 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.
Does BSc Natural Sciences at Loughborough University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Natural Sciences at Loughborough University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.