Gain the benefits of studying across different scientific disciplines with the flexibility to shape your degree to your career aspirations.
This is the course for you if you love science and want to study more than one science subject at university.
You will choose your own pathway to suit your interests and strengths. You’ll be able to take your existing scientific skills further, explore new areas and apply what you’ve learnt in practical and relevant ways.
Employers will value your ability to bring problem-solving skills from a variety of different angles. You’ll graduate with the breadth of knowledge and practical skills to prepare you for a career in industry or for postgraduate research.
If you decide your interests fit better within a single science, you may be able to transfer to biology, biochemistry, chemistry, pharmacology or physics after year one.
When you start your course, you can shape your degree to your interests by choosing a combination of two main subjects based on your previous qualifications. You can choose two mains from this list:
Your two mains can be complemented by an additional subject, including maths, management, psychology or education. Note that not all main subject combinations are possible, so biology can't be combined with biochemistry, and physics can't be combined with pharmacology or biochemistry.
You will follow your own path, developing lab skills and an understanding of the interdisciplinary relationship between the core sciences.
You'll have a personal tutor who'll normally stay with you throughout the course, and a current student will be your peer mentor to help you with everything from study choices to social life.
The Natural Sciences Society organise events throughout the year, so you'll be able to meet and share experiences with fellow students. In fact, with the subjects on offer, you'll get to meet a wider range of students than on single-honours courses.
As well as teaching, our academics carry out their own research in all branches of science, so you’ll always be up-to-date with the latest developments. You’ll have the option to work alongside them on your own research project and apply your knowledge to current challenges.
Our Natural Sciences courses are designed to develop a wide range of professional and scientific skills that you'll need as a graduate scientist. We have teams of specialist staff in the Faculty of Science, and the University who will work with, and support you in your search for graduate career opportunities. The support available includes skills workshops that are designed to prepare you for the recruitment process.
At Bath, you’ll learn alongside single-honours students in the subjects you choose, so you'll be able to access all the specialised facilities offered by that department, giving you a great depth of practical experience. Depending on your chosen subjects, you will have access to a range of well-equipped undergraduate teaching laboratories, characterisation facilities (including NMR, mass spectrometry, diffraction, and chromatography and microscopy), and our high-performance computing facilities.
Having the experience of solving problems from multiple angles ensures Natural Sciences graduates are suitable for a wide range of challenges in modern science, from atomic research to epidemiology, sustainable technology or environmental science. You'll also have skills for careers built on a scientific background, such as working in scientific and manufacturing industries or roles in management, marketing, sales, lecturing, purchasing or patenting.
Recent employers include:
Many of our graduates also choose to go on to postgraduate study in preparation for academic or industry-based research careers.
You can learn more about studying Natural Sciences at Bath by visiting our Natural Sciences Virtual Experience page to hear from staff and students.
Before you apply for a course, please check the website for the most recently published course detail. If you apply to the University of Bath, you will be advised of any significant changes to the advertised programme, in accordance with our Terms and Conditions.
We understand that you will want to know more about the shape of the academic year. We work hard and plan for different scenarios, to be able to welcome you to the University of Bath at the start of each semester.
This course lasts 4 years. It starts in September 2023 and ends in 2027. Welcome week starts on 25 September 2023.
Occasionally we make changes to our programmes in response to, for example, feedback from students, developments in research and the field of studies, and the requirements of accrediting bodies. You will be advised of any significant changes to the advertised programme, in accordance with our Terms and Conditions.
To make up the required credits for your degree, you'll select two main subjects based on your previous qualifications. Alongside these, you’ll study core Natural Sciences units and you can take an additional unit in a range of subjects including maths, management, psychology or education. In the final year, you'll undertake a project or dissertation in one of your main subjects.
Choose two main subjects from these options:
Note that biology can't be paired with biochemistry, and physics can't be paired with pharmacology or biochemistry. Environmental science is available as a main subject in year 3.
At Bath, our courses are made up of units of study. Compulsory units cover core concepts that you'll need to understand as part of your degree programme. Some of our courses also offer the opportunity for you to study optional units. These allow you to specialise in particular areas of knowledge that interest you.
As an undergraduate, you will be expected to take 60 credits (ECTS) in each academic year. For Natural Sciences, these will usually be made up of 20 credits in each main subject with the rest made up from a Natural Sciences unit and one additional subject.
Sixty credits are the equivalent of 1200 notional hours of study; this includes contact time with staff and your own independent learning.
Units listed here are intended to give you an idea of the scope and flexibility of the course. We will assist you in making your final course choices, including detailed explanation of what choices are available on which paths.
Core Natural Sciences units are studied alongside your other subject choices, developing skills appropriate to your main subjects and an understanding of the interdisciplinary relationship between the sciences.
Biochemistry requires an A Level or equivalent in chemistry. In years 2 and 4 you can take 20 credits with an additional subject, or 30 credits without.
You can read more details of unit contents on the Biochemistry course page.
Biology requires an A Level or equivalent in biology. In years 2 and 4 you can take 20 credits with an additional subject, or 30 credits without.
You can read more details of unit contents on the Biology course page.
Studying chemistry requires an A Level or equivalent in chemistry.
Choose one option (15 credits):
You can read more details of unit contents on the Chemistry course page.
Environment units are available in years 2 and 4 as a minor subject and you can make it one of your main choices in year 4. You must have A Levels or equivalent in chemistry and maths for these units.
Pharmacology requires an A Level or equivalent in chemistry. Note that some year 4 options are dependent on units studied in year 2.
You can read more details of unit contents on the pharmacology course page.
Physics requires A Levels or equivalent in physics and maths. Physics must be taken with the maths units in years 1 and 2 and is therefore not available as a minor subject.
Choose one option (15 credits):
Additional subjects
You may choose these alongside your main choices to make a total of 60 credits in each year. Maths options require an A Level or equivalent in maths.
You can choose to go on a professional placement or study at one of our overseas partner institutions in your third year. This is an opportunity to enhance your CV, gain valuable new skills, make new contacts or try out a career option.
Going on placement gives you the opportunity to apply your skills and knowledge while working professionally. You’ll be employed full-time in a role to match your future career ambitions, broadening your experience and transferable skills. This could give you a competitive edge when applying for graduate jobs.
We have links with some of the industry’s leading companies. Recent placement employers include:
Placement opportunities can't be guaranteed but you will receive tailored support from our specialist team to help you secure a placement.
Find out more about going on placement.
Broaden your horizons with one or two semesters studying at a university abroad. You’ll experience another culture whilst studying a course that complements your studies at Bath.
We have links with universities in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong and Europe, including the University of Nebraska, National University of Singapore, University of Canterbury and the University of Helsinki.
Opportunities can't be guaranteed but you will receive tailored support from our specialist team to help you secure study abroad.
You’ll be taught and assessed by a variety of methods and it will vary between units. These methods are designed to promote in-depth learning and understanding of the subject.
You will be assessed by a range of methods designed to develop and test your skills and knowledge. These may include closed and open book examinations, essays, reports, presentations and groupwork.
Because to the numerous possible routes through the programme, it is not possible to give detailed assessment percentages. In your final year you will complete a project or dissertation. You will primarily be assessed as an individual but may also be assessed as part of a group.
We can make reasonable adjustments to assessment procedures for students with disabilities, take a look at our Disability Service’s pages for information.
Timetabled contact hours, which may be made up of lectures, seminars, tutorials and laboratory classes, vary throughout your course and between courses but are typically between 15 and 20 hours a week in your first year.
In addition to timetabled contact hours, you are expected to undertake independent learning and assessment activities. Typically, this might be around 15 to 25 hours per week in your first year, and include individual research, reading journal articles and books, working on individual and group projects, preparing course working assignments, presentations, or revising for exams. After your first year, the emphasis on independent learning becomes greater, for example in a final year project.
Our courses have previously been accredited by the Society for Natural Sciences (SNS), who conducts a reaccreditation exercise every few years or when we make changes to the course. We are currently going through this reaccreditation process and are awaiting the outcome of this evaluation.
As well as being recognised as a higher academic qualification, a number of our degrees are also accredited by professional bodies in the United Kingdom. An accredited degree may entitle you to work in a specific profession within the UK, and abroad (where there are reciprocating arrangements with professional bodies in other countries).
The requirements to practise a profession vary from country to country. If you wish to practise your profession outside the United Kingdom, you are advised to confirm that the UK professional qualification you seek is valid in the country in which you are intending to work.
The United Kingdom currently subscribes to The Mutual Recognition of Professional Qualifications (MRPQ) Directive. The MRPQ Directive provides a reciprocal framework of rules which enables European Economic Area (EEA) and Swiss nationals to have their professional qualifications recognised in a state other than the one in which the qualification was obtained. In the event of a no deal Brexit, from 1 January 2021, the MRPQ Directive will no longer apply to the UK. However, it is anticipated that there will be a new system for recognising professional qualifications between the UK, EEA, and Switzerland.
‘The actual work that I'm doing [on placement] mimics and mirrors my degree. It's something that's very valuable to a young person, such as myself, who's looking to build a career in the field.’
Your application, especially your personal statement, should demonstrate your enthusiasm for studying sciences. This might include relevant reading, voluntary or work experience, areas of interest from your current studies or other relevant extra-curricular and co-curricular activities.
The options available to you on the course depend on the science and mathematics subjects you have studied before you enter, and you can be considered with any of the following combinations:
If you are studying three or more science and mathematics subjects you may meet several of these combinations, which will increase the options available to choose during your degree.
We cannot accept the following combinations on their own for this degree and you may wish to consider other courses we offer:
If you would like more advice on how your chosen subjects will affect an application to this course please contact admissions@bath.ac.uk before you apply.
We know that the context in which you are studying can have an impact on your ability to perform your best in exams and coursework, or limit which subjects or qualifications you are able to study at your school or college. We consider any application based on its merits, including your background and circumstances, including through:
A*AA in three A levels including one of the following combinations:
Which subjects you have studied at A level will determine which subjects you can choose during your degree. If you study Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics you will be able to choose any of the valid combinations.
Most of our students will join us with three A levels, but you may have study beyond this (such as a project qualification or additional study in mathematics) which demonstrates your individual talents that will help you with your degree. We recognise these studies through our alternative offers.
If you study a suitable project qualification you will be eligible for an alternative offer:
AAA in three A levels including one of the following combinations:
plus one of the following project qualifications:
Additionally, if you are studying Biology and Chemistry A level but do not study Mathematics A level you will be eligible for an alternative offer based on additional study in mathematics:
AAA in three A levels including Biology and Chemistry plus one of:
If you receive an offer for this course and are eligible for either alternative offer you will be given both the typical and each alternative offer separately.
You can find out more about our alternative offers, including a complete list of qualifications we consider on our dedicated page. We do not make alternative offers based on Further Mathematics for this course.
36 points overall and 7, 6, 6 in three Higher Level subjects including one of the following combinations:
We have a strong preference for applicants who study the required subjects at Higher Level. We may be able to consider you if you are studying one of Biology, Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches or Physics at Standard level (usually at grade 7) alongside your other required subject(s) at Higher Level.
We cannot accept Sports, Exercise and Health Science in place of Biology for this course.
If you have questions about your subjects please contact admissions@bath.ac.uk before applying to discuss whether your subject combination is suitable.
We consider applicants studying the IBCP on a case-by-case basis based on the individual components studied. To be considered for this course you will need to study at least one science at Higher Level alongside other IB Higher Level subjects or vocational study equivalent to two A levels. This vocational study can be any qualification we accept, such as a BTEC National Diploma (RQF) or two BTEC National Extended Certificates (RQF).
Your IB courses and vocational study must include sufficient study across the whole of one combination listed in the IB Diploma section. If Mathematics is part of your chosen combination you must study either HL Mathematics or SL Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches. See our Pearson Edexcel BTEC (RQF) requirements for guidance on suitable vocational study.
Our typical offer will including individual grades in the relevant components - please contact admissions@bath.ac.uk for further advice before you apply.
D*DD in the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) plus grade A in A level Mathematics.
We are able to consider the above qualifications in Applied Science alongside an A level in Mathematics. Your BTEC qualification must have an appropriate combination of Chemistry, Biology and Physics content to prepare you for the course. Please see the entry requirements section above for guidance on subject combinations and options available to you on course, and contact us to discuss your units before making an application.
See the ‘Combinations of qualifications’ section for information about combinations of A level and BTEC qualifications that we can consider.
D*D*D* in a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (QCF) plus grade A in A level Mathematics.
We are able to consider the above qualifications in Applied Science alongside an A level in Mathematics. Your BTEC qualification must have an appropriate combination of Chemistry, Biology and Physics content to prepare you for the course. Please see the entry requirements section above for guidance on subject combinations and options available to you on course, and contact us to discuss your units before making an application.
See the ‘Combinations of qualifications’ section for information about combinations of A level and BTEC qualifications that we can consider.
T levels are not considered suitable preparation for this degree programme and are therefore not accepted for entry. If you require advice on how you may academically prepare to study this degree or present with a mix of qualifications, you should contact our Admissions Progression Team at admissions-progression@bath.ac.uk.
D2, D3, D3 in three principal subjects including one of the following combinations:
Which subjects you have studied will determine which subjects you can choose during your degree. If you study Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics you will be able to choose any of the valid combinations.
Most of our students will join us with three principle subjects, but you may have study beyond this (such as a project qualification or additional study in mathematics) which demonstrates your individual talents that will help you with your degree. We recognise these studies through our alternative offers.
If you study a suitable project qualification you will be eligible for an alternative offer:
D3, D3, D3 in three principal subjects including one of the following combinations:
plus one of the following project qualifications:
Additionally, if you are studying Biology and Chemistry but do not study Mathematics you will be eligible for an alternative offer based on additional study in mathematics:
D3, D3, D3 in three principal subjects including Biology and Chemistry plus grade B in a Core Mathematics qualification.
If you receive an offer for this course and are eligible for either alternative offer you will be given both the typical and each alternative offer separately.
You can find out more about our alternative offers, including a complete list of qualifications we consider on our dedicated page. We do not make alternative offers based on Further Mathematics for this course.
Our typical offer depends on the subjects you are studying in your Advanced Highers.
If you are not studying an Advanced Higher in Physics:
AA in two Advanced Highers including Chemistry and either Biology or Mathematics.
If you are studying an Advanced Higher in Physics:
AAA in three Advanced Highers including Mathematics, Physics and either Biology or Chemistry.
We make offers based on Advanced Highers. You will typically be expected to have completed five Scottish Highers and your grades in these will be considered as part of your application. We prefer applicants who have achieved at least AAAAB in their Highers.
A pass in the Access to HE Diploma (in Science or Science and Engineering) with at least 39 credits achieved at Distinction and 3 credits achieved at Merit or Distinction.
We are able to consider the Access to HE Diploma for entry. You will typically need to have studied units worth 12 credits at Distinction each in two core sciences (Biology, Chemistry or Physics). If you study Physics as a core science you will also need a further 12 credits at Distinction in Mathematics units. You can be considered with just Chemistry and Mathematics, providing you have 12 credits at distinction each. Please see the entry requirements section above for guidance on subject combinations and options available to you on course.
If you wish to take Chemistry options on our course you must be studying both Organic and Inorganic Chemistry units.
Pass units worth 120 credits including a minimum of Pass Grade 2 with 80% in both S112 Science: concepts and practice and a Level 2 Mathematics unit worth 30 credits.
Typically, we would be looking for you to have studied units worth at least 120 credits, including at least 30 credits at Level 2. We would ideally be looking for you to be taking units including: S112 Science: concepts and practice, MST124: Essential Mathematics 1 and MST224: Mathematical Methods.
This information is a guide and all students applying with Open University Credits will be considered on a case-by-case basis. We will consider your application carefully and take note of any previous qualifications or relevant work experience. We may be able to consider alternative units to those listed. Please contact us to discuss your profile.
Taking OU credits may be counted as degree-level study by the Student Loans Company and therefore may be counted as previous study and have an impact on your ability to access student loans for the entirety of your chosen degree. We recommend that you discuss this in detail with the SLC before following this progression route to the University of Bath.
Your application will be considered individually based on the particular combination of qualifications and subjects that you are taking. We can consider mixed combinations of accepted qualifications (such as A levels, Cambridge Pre-Us, College Board APs or IB Higher Level Certificates) providing you are studying a suitable combination of mathematics and core sciences.
If you are studying a combination of different qualifications please contact admissions@bath.ac.uk before you apply to discuss your options with us.
You do not need the required grade in Mathematics if you study a higher level qualification in Mathematics or Statistics (such as an A level, AS level or a Core Mathematics qualification).
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
Unfortunately we are unable to accept students onto our degrees on the basis of this qualification alone. You will need to take an additional course before applying to us. This could be A levels, the International Baccalaureate Diploma or a recognised foundation course. Please contact us for further advice.
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.
The one-year University of Bath International Foundation Year International Foundation Year programme is licensed to and delivered by Bath College, our partner organisation in the centre of Bath. This course is accredited by the University of Bath and provides you with guaranteed progression to a University of Bath degree (subject to you achieving the required grades at the end of the programme).
We also accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
Unfortunately we are unable to accept students onto our degrees on the basis of these qualifications alone. You will need to take an additional course before applying to us. This could be A levels, the International Baccalaureate Diploma or a recognised foundation course. Please contact us for further advice.
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
We accept this programme for direct entry and our requirements are the same as for a Canadian Secondary School Diploma. These are listed in the 'Canada' section.
If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.
The one-year University of Bath International Foundation Year International Foundation Year programme is licensed to and delivered by Bath College, our partner organisation in the centre of Bath. This course is accredited by the University of Bath and provides you with guaranteed progression to a University of Bath degree (subject to you achieving the required grades at the end of the programme).
We also accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
A weighted average mark of 10 including one of the following combinations:
If you sit written and oral examinations in a subject, you must achieve the required grades in both.
We may be able to consider your application if you are taking the Højere Handelseksamen (HHX), Højere Teknisk Eksamen (HTX), Højere Forberedelseseksamen (HF). Please contact us to discuss our requirements.
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
We accept the European Baccalaureate and our entry requirements are listed under the 'European Baccalaureate' section.
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
Pass with A in 1200 credits and B in a further 800 credits including one of the following combinations:
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
H1, H1, H1, H2, H2, H3 in six subjects from the Irish Leaving Certificate including one of the following combinations:
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
We accept the European Baccalaureate and our entry requirements are listed under the 'European Baccalaureate' section.
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
A score of 9 overall including one of the following combinations:
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
We accept the European Baccalaureate and our entry requirements are listed under the 'European Baccalaureate' section.
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
We typically require A levels alongside an Apolytirion. Our typical offer will be based on the subjects you study at A level and will determine which stream(s) you can study in this degree. The typical offers available are:
19 in the Apolytirion plus A*A in two A levels including Chemistry and either Biology or Mathematics.
19 in the Apolytirion plus A*A in two A levels including Mathematics and Physics. You must also achieve 19 in either Biology or Chemistry in your Apolytirion.
19 in the Apolytirion plus A*A in two A levels including Mathematics and either Biology or Chemistry. You must also achieve 19 in Physics in your Apolytirion.
If you are studying any of the four subjects at an Advanced Level (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology), we may be able to consider you without the further GCE/PIA/CIE A level requirements. Please contact admissions@bath.ac.uk for further advice
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
Our typical offer will be based on the elective subjects you study and will determine which stream(s) you can study in this degree.
5*5 in Physics and either Biology or Chemistry elective plus 5* in core Mathematics and 5 in either extended Mathematics paper or 55 in Physics and either Biology or Chemistry elective plus 5* in core Mathematics and 5* in either extended Mathematics paper
5*5 in Biology and Chemistry electives plus 5 in core Mathematics OR 5*55 in three elective subjects including Biology and Chemistry.
5*5 in Chemistry and one other elective subject plus 5* in core Mathematics and 5 in either extended Mathematics paper or 55 in Chemistry and one other elective subject plus 5* in core Mathematics and 5* in either extended Mathematics paper.
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
We accept Advanced Placement Tests. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United States of America' section. You will need to hold an English language qualification (such as IELTS) in place of ACT or SATR scores as we can only accept these for United States citizens.
If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.
The one-year University of Bath International Foundation Year International Foundation Year programme is licensed to and delivered by Bath College, our partner organisation in the centre of Bath. This course is accredited by the University of Bath and provides you with guaranteed progression to a University of Bath degree (subject to you achieving the required grades at the end of the programme).
We also accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
1.3 overall including one of the following combinations:
The required grades in Mathematics and science subjects must be achieved in your final examinations if you take them. If you do not take one of these subjects in your final examinations, you will need an average grade across 4 semesters in it.
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
We accept the European Baccalaureate and our entry requirements are listed under the 'European Baccalaureate' section.
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
An overall score of 16 with 15, 15 in two specialities in your final year including Physics/Chemistry or Engineering Science and either Mathematics or Biology & Earth Sciences.
If you are studying the International Option Baccalaureate (OIB), our typical offer is:
An overall score of 14 with 15, 15 in two specialities in your final year including Physics/Chemistry and either Mathematics or Biology & Earth Sciences.
If you do not study Mathematics as a specialty in your French Baccalaureate, you will need either 60 in Mathematics from the Brevet or 10 in Additional Mathematics in your final year.
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
We accept the European Baccalaureate and our entry requirements are listed under the 'European Baccalaureate' section.
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
88% overall including one of the following combinations
9.5, 9.0, in Chemistry (4 periods) and Mathematics (5 periods) 9.5, 9.0 in Biology (4 periods) and Mathematics (5 periods) 9.5, 9.0, 9.0 in Biology (4 periods), Mathematics (5 periods) and Physics (4 periods) 9.5, 9.0, 9.0 in Chemistry (4 periods), Mathematics (5 periods) and Physics (4 periods)
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
Our typical offer will be based on the AP subjects you study as this will determine which stream(s) you can study in this degree.
5, 5, 5 in three Advanced Placement Tests including Chemistry and either Biology, Calculus AB or Calculus BC
5, 5, 5, 5 in four Advanced Placement Tests including Calculus BC, Physics 1 & 2 and either Biology or Chemistry
When assessing your application, we will also be looking for evidence of a high academic standard across a breadth of study, for example through additional AP Tests, your wider school curriculum and SAT or ACT scores if you have taken them.
If you would like advice about your own set of qualifications, please email admissions@bath.ac.uk
We do not accept SAT Subject Tests for direct entry to our degrees.
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.
The one-year University of Bath International Foundation Year International Foundation Year programme is licensed to and delivered by Bath College, our partner organisation in the centre of Bath. This course is accredited by the University of Bath and provides you with guaranteed progression to a University of Bath degree (subject to you achieving the required grades at the end of the programme).
We also accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
9.0 overall with 95, 90, 90 in three state exams including one of the following combinations:
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
Level 3 Diploma achieved with Excellence including one Level 3 subject with 18 credits at Excellence (E) and two Level 3 subjects with 14 credits at Excellence (E) including one of the following combinations:
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.
The one-year University of Bath International Foundation Year International Foundation Year programme is licensed to and delivered by Bath College, our partner organisation in the centre of Bath. This course is accredited by the University of Bath and provides you with guaranteed progression to a University of Bath degree (subject to you achieving the required grades at the end of the programme).
We also accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
Pass the relevant certificate with an ATAR or TER of 97 including one of the following combinations:
We can accept any of the following school leaver qualifications meeting these requirements:
Our requirements for the Queensland Senior Certificate of Education are:
Overall Band Position of 1 including one of the following combinations:
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.
The one-year University of Bath International Foundation Year International Foundation Year programme is licensed to and delivered by Bath College, our partner organisation in the centre of Bath. This course is accredited by the University of Bath and provides you with guaranteed progression to a University of Bath degree (subject to you achieving the required grades at the end of the programme).
We also accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
AAA in three subjects including one of the following combinations:
We do not accept General Studies as one of these three subjects. We do not accept grade A- in place of grade A.
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
We accept this programme for direct entry and our requirements are the same as for a Canadian Secondary School Diploma. These are listed in the 'Canada' section.
If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.
The one-year University of Bath International Foundation Year International Foundation Year programme is licensed to and delivered by Bath College, our partner organisation in the centre of Bath. This course is accredited by the University of Bath and provides you with guaranteed progression to a University of Bath degree (subject to you achieving the required grades at the end of the programme).
We also accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
Unfortunately we are unable to accept students onto our degrees on the basis of this qualification alone. You will need to take an additional course before applying to us. This could be A levels, the International Baccalaureate Diploma or a recognised foundation course. Please contact us for further advice.
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.
The one-year University of Bath International Foundation Year International Foundation Year programme is licensed to and delivered by Bath College, our partner organisation in the centre of Bath. This course is accredited by the University of Bath and provides you with guaranteed progression to a University of Bath degree (subject to you achieving the required grades at the end of the programme).
We also accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
Unfortunately we are unable to accept students onto our degrees on the basis of this qualification alone. You will need to take an additional course before applying to us. This could be A levels, the International Baccalaureate Diploma or a recognised foundation course. Please contact us for further advice.
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
We accept Advanced Placement Tests. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United States of America' section. You will need to hold an English language qualification (such as IELTS) in place of ACT or SATR scores as we can only accept these for United States citizens.
We accept the Indian 12th Standard and our entry requirements are listed under the 'India' section.
If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.
The one-year University of Bath International Foundation Year International Foundation Year programme is licensed to and delivered by Bath College, our partner organisation in the centre of Bath. This course is accredited by the University of Bath and provides you with guaranteed progression to a University of Bath degree (subject to you achieving the required grades at the end of the programme).
We also accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
An overall average of 18 with 19, 18, 18 in three subjects including one of the following combinations:
Your subjects grades will be taken as an average of your school results and external exams where relevant.
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
We accept the European Baccalaureate and our entry requirements are listed under the 'European Baccalaureate' section.
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
An average of 85% including one of the following combinations:
We do not accept Physical Education as one of these four subjects.**
These requirements are for the CBSE and CISCE boards. Please contact us if you are taking this qualification with a different board.
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
We accept Advanced Placement Tests. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United States of America' section. You will need to hold an English language qualification (such as IELTS) in place of ACT or SATR scores as we can only accept these for United States citizens.
If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.
The one-year University of Bath International Foundation Year International Foundation Year programme is licensed to and delivered by Bath College, our partner organisation in the centre of Bath. This course is accredited by the University of Bath and provides you with guaranteed progression to a University of Bath degree (subject to you achieving the required grades at the end of the programme).
We also accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
Due to the variety, structure and grading of these qualifications, applications are welcomed from students with these qualifications but we consider them on on a case-by-case basis. If you are interested in applying, please contact us on admissions@bath.ac.uk for further advice. Please provide copies of your school reports within your email for our consideration.
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
We accept the European Baccalaureate and our entry requirements are listed under the 'European Baccalaureate' section.
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
AAA in three H2 level subjects including one of the following combinations:
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
We accept Advanced Placement Tests. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United States of America' section. You will need to hold an English language qualification (such as IELTS) in place of ACT or SATR scores as we can only accept these for United States citizens.
If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.
The one-year University of Bath International Foundation Year International Foundation Year programme is licensed to and delivered by Bath College, our partner organisation in the centre of Bath. This course is accredited by the University of Bath and provides you with guaranteed progression to a University of Bath degree (subject to you achieving the required grades at the end of the programme).
We also accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
Unfortunately we are unable to accept students onto our degrees on the basis of this qualification alone. You will need to take an additional course before applying to us. This could be A levels, the International Baccalaureate Diploma or a recognised foundation course. Please contact us for further advice.
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
We accept Advanced Placement Tests. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United States of America' section. You will need to hold an English language qualification (such as IELTS) in place of ACT or SATR scores as we can only accept these for United States citizens.
If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.
The one-year University of Bath International Foundation Year International Foundation Year programme is licensed to and delivered by Bath College, our partner organisation in the centre of Bath. This course is accredited by the University of Bath and provides you with guaranteed progression to a University of Bath degree (subject to you achieving the required grades at the end of the programme).
We also accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
Unfortunately we are unable to accept students onto our degrees on the basis of this qualification alone. You will need to take an additional course before applying to us. This could be A levels, the International Baccalaureate Diploma or a recognised foundation course. Please contact us for further advice.
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.
The one-year University of Bath International Foundation Year International Foundation Year programme is licensed to and delivered by Bath College, our partner organisation in the centre of Bath. This course is accredited by the University of Bath and provides you with guaranteed progression to a University of Bath degree (subject to you achieving the required grades at the end of the programme).
We also accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
Unfortunately we are unable to accept students onto our degrees on the basis of this qualification alone. You will need to take an additional course before applying to us. This could be A levels, the International Baccalaureate Diploma or a recognised foundation course. Please contact us for further advice.
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.
The one-year University of Bath International Foundation Year International Foundation Year programme is licensed to and delivered by Bath College, our partner organisation in the centre of Bath. This course is accredited by the University of Bath and provides you with guaranteed progression to a University of Bath degree (subject to you achieving the required grades at the end of the programme).
We also accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
5.7 overall including one of the following combinations, with at least one of these required subjects in a state matriculation exam:
Any subject in your offer in which you do not take a state matriculation exam must be studied in your final year of school.
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
Our requirements are currently under review. Please email admissions@bath.ac.uk if you need any further information.
We accept Advanced Placement Tests. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United States of America' section.
We accept the IB Diploma and our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section. If you are studying a mixture of IB courses and College Board qualifications please contact us for advice.
If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.
The one-year University of Bath International Foundation Year International Foundation Year programme is licensed to and delivered by Bath College, our partner organisation in the centre of Bath. This course is accredited by the University of Bath and provides you with guaranteed progression to a University of Bath degree (subject to you achieving the required grades at the end of the programme).
We also accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
77766 in five subjects including 85% in Physical Sciences and 85% in Life Sciences or Advanced Mathematics.
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.
The one-year University of Bath International Foundation Year International Foundation Year programme is licensed to and delivered by Bath College, our partner organisation in the centre of Bath. This course is accredited by the University of Bath and provides you with guaranteed progression to a University of Bath degree (subject to you achieving the required grades at the end of the programme).
We also accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
An average of 4.5 in the common core subjects and an average of 5 across six optional programme courses including one of the following combinations:
These requirements are for the Specialisation in General Studies programme. Please contact us if you are taking a different programme
We consider your grades in final assessment for each subject, or in examinations where you do not have a final assessment for that subject.
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
5 in all subjects with 85%, 80%, 80% in three Higher subjects including one of the following combinations:
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
An overall score of 95% in the scientific pathway with 10, 9, 9 in three subjects from your final report card including one of the following combinations:
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
We accept the European Baccalaureate and our entry requirements are listed under the 'European Baccalaureate' section.
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
90, 85, 85 in three extended subjects including one of the following combinations:
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
9.0 overall with 9.5, 9.0, 9.0 in three subjects including one of the following combinations:
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
An overall grade of 5 with 5 in four subjects including one of the following combinations:
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
Unfortunately, we are unable to accept students onto our degrees on the basis of these qualifications alone. You will need to take an additional course before applying to us. This could be A levels, the International Baccalaureate Diploma or a recognised foundation course. Please contact us for further advice. If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies you may wish to consider a Foundation Year or if you are located here in the UK, explore the qualifications that may be available to you. Please contact us for further advice on admissions@bath.ac.uk
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
Fees and funding information for Natural Sciences BSc (Hons) with professional placement or study abroad
Your tuition fees and how you pay them will depend on whether you are a Home or Overseas student.
Learn how we decide fee statusFee information is not yet available for this course. Tuition fees are liable to increase annually for all University of Bath students.
If you choose to take a unit delivered by the Department of Education as an optional unit, you may need to pay for an enhanced DBS check and for travel to local schools.
If you are studying an undergraduate course, you may be able to take out a loan for your tuition fees and living costs.
Read more about tuition fee loansYou could be considered for a bursary or scholarship to help you study at Bath. This is in addition to your student loan and you do not have to pay it back.
Read more about bursaries and scholarshipsYou can pay your tuition fees by Direct Debit, debit card, credit card or bank transfer. You may also be eligible for a student loan to help you pay your fees.
Read more about your payment optionsYou will need to budget at least £100 for the cost of photocopying, printing and binding. You will also need to budget for the cost of textbooks.
Some courses involve visits away from campus and you may be required to pay some or all of the costs of travel, accommodation and food and drink.
If you’re on a placement, you’re responsible for your own travel, accommodation and living costs. You should also consider the financial implications if you go on an unpaid or overseas placement.
We will usually assess you based on your UCAS application. If you are studying certain qualifications, such as an Access to HE Diploma, you may be invited to attend an interview as part of our selection process so we can better assess your studies and experiences. If you are studying an Access to HE Diploma, please make sure that your UCAS application is submitted by 15 January: if you apply after this deadline, then it may be too late for us to include you in our interview process.
Very exceptionally we may invite you to an interview if you have circumstances we cannot assess from an application alone.
Our interview page gives more information on what you should expect from an interview.
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