GCSE requirements
- GCSE Mathematics grade 6 or B
- GCSE English Language or Literature grade 4 or C (or equivalent from English language category C)
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 will follow your own path, developing lab skills and an understanding of the interdisciplinary relationship between the core sciences. You can choose two main subjects from this list:
You'll specialise in one of your main subjects in your final year. These two can be complemented by modules from an additional subject, choices include:
Note that not all main subject combinations are possible, so biology can't be combined with biochemistry, physics can't be combined with pharmacology or biochemistry, and pharmacology can't be combined with environmental science.
You'll have an academic advisor 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.
You'll have an academic advisor 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.
Having the experience in 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.
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 3 years. It starts in September 2026 and ends in 2029. Welcome week starts on 21 September 2026.
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 units in a range of additional 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 from year 2 and cannot be paired with pharmacology.
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 120 credits (60 ECTS credits) 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.
120 credits (60 ECTS credits) are the equivalent of 1,200 notional hours of study; this includes contact time with staff and your own independent learning.
All credits displayed on this page are ECTS credits.
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 3 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 3 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.
These two units are compulsory if you choose to specialise in chemistry, otherwise you'll choose one or the other to balance your specialist subject.
You can read more details of unit contents on the chemistry course page.
Environmental science units are available as a main or an additional subject on the BSc in years 2 and 3.
These units are compulsory if taking as one of your main subjects, or options if taken as an additional subject.
Pharmacology requires an A Level or equivalent in chemistry. Note that some year 3 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. Years 1 and 2 include compulsory maths units, so maths is not available as an additional subject if you take physics as one of your main subjects.
You can read more details of unit contents on the physics course page.
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. To take psychology, biochemistry or pharmacology units in years 2 and 3, you need to have studied them in the preceding year.
If you're taking physics, maths is your compulsory additional subject. If you choose the combination of biochemistry and pharmacology as your main subjects, you must take 10 credits of additional chemistry in year 1.
We also offer this course with a professional placement or study abroad. You can take advantage of our links with industry and research institutions to gain extra experience for your CV, make new contacts or try out a career option.
View all course optionsYou’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.
These lists are to give you an idea of some, but not all, of the learning and assessment methods used on this course. They are not exhaustive lists and methods are subject to change.
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 group work.
Because of 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.
Our teaching for this course is delivered through in-person learning on campus, supported by high quality online provision. The significant majority of contact hours over the duration of your course will be in person, and this will be enhanced by some online delivery which will constitute a smaller proportion of these contact hours, depending on your programme of study, year of study and chosen optional units. This may be supplemented by additional activities such as a small number of online learning sessions (not live), skills development sessions, and personal tutorials.
The amount of timetabled sessions on campus in later years may vary based on the options you choose, with a greater emphasis on independent learning. Project and dissertation units will generally have fewer scheduled sessions to allow you time for your independent work – this may also mean the number of hours of timetabled sessions each week will vary within a 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), which 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.
‘Studying multiple modules of pharmacology wouldn’t have been available to me if I were just a biology major which is why I love doing a natural sciences degree.’
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:
If you study at least one valid combination requiring Physics you will only be considered for the Physics combinations. If you study Biology and do not study Physics you will only be considered for the Biology and Chemistry combination.
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.
Read more about our approach to A levels and AS levels.
We accept the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in place of one A level for the Biology and Chemistry or Chemistry and Mathematics combinations. Read more about our approach to this qualification.
AAB in three A levels including grades from one of the following subject combinations:
If you study at least one valid combination requiring Physics you will only be considered for the Physics combinations. If you study Biology and do not study Physics you will only be considered for the Biology and Chemistry combination.
We seek to foster an outstanding and inclusive community at Bath. As part of that, we make reduced contextual offers to applicants from backgrounds who have historically been less likely to join us.
Find out if you may be eligible for a contextual offer.
Contextual offers are automatic - if you receive an offer and meet our eligibility criteria, you will receive the contextual offer instead of our typical or alternative offers.
We accept the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in place of one A level for the Biology and Chemistry or Chemistry and Mathematics combinations. Read more about our approach to this qualification.
We know that you may have study beyond three A levels that will help prepare you for your degree. If you are not eligible for a contextual offer, we recognise these studies through our alternative offers.
AAA or A*AB in three A levels including A in each subject from one of the following combinations:
plus one of the following project qualifications:
The Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales is not accepted in place of an A level for these offers. If you are studying three A levels and this qualification you are eligible for an alternative offer:
AAAB or A*ABB in three A levels including A in each subject from one of the following combinations and B in the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales:
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 or A*AB in three A levels including A in Biology and A in Chemistry plus one of:
If you receive an offer, you will receive each alternative offer you qualify for alongside the typical offer. You only need to meet one of these sets of conditions to meet your offer overall.
Read more about how our alternative offers work.
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 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.
Read more about how we consider the IB Diploma.
Chemistry at Standard Level cannot be accepted.
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 consider applicants studying the IBCP on a case-by-case basis based on the individual IB certificates and vocational qualifications you study within the programme. You will need qualifications equal to at least three A levels to be considered.
Read more about how we consider IB Certificates and common vocational qualifications.
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.
If you are studying IB subjects as part of the IB Diploma, you will usually need to complete the full diploma programme to be considered.
If you do not follow the IB Diploma programme, we can consider stand-alone IB Higher Level Certificates either on their own or combined with other qualifications. You will need qualifications equal to at least three A levels to be considered.
Read more about how we consider IB Certificates.
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.
36 points overall and 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including grades in each HL subject from one of the following combinations:
We cannot accept Sports, Exercise and Health Science in place of Biology for this course.
Chemistry at Standard Level cannot be accepted.
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.
D*DD in the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) plus grade A in A level Mathematics.
You must be studying A level Mathematics alongside your BTEC qualification.
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.
Read more about our approach to Extended Diplomas.
We accept Level 3 Diplomas and Extended Certificates alongside A levels or in combination with each other. You will need qualifications equal to at least three A levels to be considered.
Read more about how we consider BTEC Diplomas and Extended Certificates.
Please see the entry requirements section above for guidance on subject combinations and options available to you on course.
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.
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.
Read more about how we consider Scottish Highers and Advanced 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.
Suitable applicants progressing via this route will be invited to interview as part of the admissions process.
We accept a range of other qualifications offered in UK, as well as combinations of typically studied qualifications (such as A levels and BTECs). You will need qualifications equal to at least three A levels to be considered.
Read more about how we consider UK qualifications.
To be considered for this course, your qualifications must include a suitable combination of science subjects:
You can contact us at admissions@bath.ac.uk for more 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.
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:
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:
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:
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.
We 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:
CGPA of 85% in the Turkish High School Diploma including one of the following combinations in the final year:
You must achieve a minimum of 70% in Mathematics from any year.
We accept this curriculum whether you have studied in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United States' 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:
You will also need O2 in Mathematics if you are not studying it at Higher Level.
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:
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 plus 3 in core Mathematics.
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 this curriculum whether you have studied in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United States' 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.
We 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 85% across four subjects including one of the following combinations:
We do not accept Physical Education as one of these four subjects. Other subjects with a less academic focus may also be excluded. Please email admissions@bath.ac.uk if you would like to discuss your subject choices.
If you are taking CBSE examinations, you must be studying Mathematics and not Applied Mathematics.
If Maths is not studied in the Indian 12th Standard, our preference would be for you to have achieved 7 or 70% in the 10th Standard in order to be considered. For those taking the CBSE board, you will be required to take the standard maths exam. Please ensure this is detailed on your UCAS application.
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 this curriculum whether you have studied in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United States' 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.
We 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:
A score of 9 overall including one of the following combinations in the final year:
For these combinations, you must be studying Mathematics I and II from the science stream. Mathematics for Social Sciences is not accepted in these combinations.
Or
A score of 9 overall including 9 in Biology and 9 in Chemistry from the final year plus 6 in Mathematics or Mathematics for Social Sciences in either 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 this curriculum whether you have studied in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United States' 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:
85% overall including one of the following combinations:
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 Mathematics is not one of your A Level subjects, you will need either grade 6 or B in GCSE Mathematics or 13 in Mathematics in the Apolytirion.
We can often consider applications from students taking the Apolytirion in public schools in Cyprus without any additional A levels. This will depend on your subject stream and the advanced level subjects you are taking. Please email admissions@bath.ac.uk to find out more about 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.
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 or Calculus BC
5, 5, 5, 5 in four Advanced Placement Tests including Calculus BC, Physics 1 & 2 and either Biology or Chemistry
We accept no more than one Calculus AP as one of these subjects. AP Seminar and AP Research are not accepted as one of these AP subjects.
You must obtain a minimum of Grade 3 in AP Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Statistics or Precalculus OR 700 in SAT Mathematics OR 28 in ACT Mathematics. If you are unable to take one of these qualifications, we may also be able to accept suitable performance in Mathematics subjects (for example Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Algebra, Statistics) within your High School Diploma.
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
If you are unable to take the Advanced Placement tests required above, we may be able to consider your application if you can demonstrate a high level of academic achievement through honours, dual enrolment or equivalent ‘advanced’ level classes on a case-by-case basis. Typically, we would be looking for one honours, dual enrolment or equivalent ‘advanced’ level class in place of each Advanced Placement test. If you do not have Advanced Placement tests in a suitable combination of science and mathematics subjects (see above), we may be able to consider honours, dual enrolment or equivalent ‘advanced’ level classes in these subjects.
You must also obtain Grade 3 in AP Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Statistics or Precalculus OR 700 in SAT Mathematics OR 28 in ACT Mathematics. If you are unable to take one of these qualifications, we may also be able to accept suitable performance in Mathematics subjects (for example Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Algebra, Statistics) within your High School Diploma.
When assessing your application, we will also be looking for evidence of a high academic standard across a breadth of study, for example through your wider school curriculum and SAT or ACT scores if you have them.
Please send a copy of your high school transcript and details of any pending classes to admissions@bath.ac.uk if you would like to discuss your application.
3.5 GPA including sufficient credit in any of the following combinations of science and mathematics subjects:
-Biology and Chemistry -Chemistry and Mathematics -Biology, Mathematics and Physics -Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics
We consider applications from students with Associate Degrees on a case-by-case basis and will carefully review the content of the classes you have studied, particularly in science and mathematics subjects. We will be looking for a high standard across a breadth of academic study and for you to have studied sufficient credit with high grades in a suitable combination of science and mathematics subjects to be suitably prepared to enter this course.
You must also have Grade 3 in AP Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Statistics or Precalculus OR 700 in SAT Mathematics OR 28 in ACT Mathematics. If you do not have one of these qualifications, we may also be able to accept suitable performance in Mathematics subjects (for example Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Algebra, Statistics) within your Associate Degree.
Please email admissions@bath.ac.uk with a copy of your university and high school transcripts and details of any pending classes if you would like to discuss your application.
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.
We 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:
88% average across 5 grade 12 subjects including one of the following combinations:
Subjects with a less academic focus may be excluded.
In all cases, you must achieve at least 70% in a grade 11 or 12 Mathematics or Calculus subject.
If you would like to find out which subjects we consider equivalent to Pre-calculus and Calculus in your province or territory please email admissions@bath.ac.uk
88% average across 5 (Manitoba) or 6 (Ontario) grade 12 subjects including 88% in Biology and Chemistry
Subjects with a less academic focus may be excluded.
You must also achieve 70% in a grade 11 or 12 Mathematics or Calculus subject.
88% average in a pre-university programme with 88% in all courses in one of the following subject combinations:
In all cases, you must achieve at least 70% in a Mathematics course.
We accept the following pre-university programmes for entry to this course, depending on the courses you have taken in Biology, Chemistry and Physics (where applicable): Arts and Sciences; Science Computer Science and Mathematics; Science.
We accept this curriculum whether you have studied in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United States' 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.
We 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 curriculum whether you have studied in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United States' 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.
We 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 this curriculum whether you have studied in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United States' 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.
We 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:
15 overall with 16, 15 in two speciality subjects in the final year including Physics/Chemistry and either Mathematics or Biology & Earth Sciences
14 overall with 16, 15 in two speciality subjects in the final year including Physics/Chemistry and either Mathematics or Biology & Earth Sciences
By speciality subjects, we mean the subjects studied as 'enseignements de spécialités' as part of the General Baccalaureate. The grade we require is the grade awarded in the speciality subject from the written examinations taken in your final year.
If you do not study Mathematics as a speciality subject in your final year, you will need one of: 60/100 in Mathematics from the Diplôme National du Brevet, 10 in Mathematics as a speciality subject in your penultimate year or 10 in the Additional Mathematics option 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:
9.0 overall with 95, 90, 90 in three state exams including one of the following combinations:
You must achieve a minimum of 70 in Mathematics if it is not taken as a state exam.
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:
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.
If Maths is not taken in the STPM, you will need to have achieved a grade B in Mathematics in the SPM.
A1, A2, A2, A2, A2, A2 in 6 subjects to include 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.
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 curriculum whether you have studied in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United States' section.
We accept this programme for direct entry and our requirements are the same as for the Ontario 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.
We 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 this curriculum whether you have studied in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United States' 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.
We 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:
We are reviewing our typical requirements for these qualifications for this course and will publish new information soon.
If you have any questions, please contact us at admissions@bath.ac.uk.
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 curriculum whether you have studied in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United States' 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.
We 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 9.5, 9.0, 9.0 in three subjects including one of the following combinations:
If Mathematics is not included as one of the three subjects, you must also have achieved 7.0 in Mathematics in Year 10.
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:
77766 in five subjects including 85% in Physical Sciences and 85% in Life Sciences or 85% in Mathematics and Further Studies Mathematics (Standard).
We do not accept Life Orientation as one of these five subjects. You will also need a minimum of 5 in Mathematics (not Mathematical Literacy).
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 curriculum whether you have studied in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United States' 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.
We 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 this curriculum whether you have studied in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United States' 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.
We 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:
We are reviewing our typical requirements for this qualification for this course and will publish new information soon.
If you have any questions, please contact us at admissions@bath.ac.uk.
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 curriculum whether you have studied in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United States' 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:
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:
You must also achieve 10 credits of Merit in Level 2 Numeracy if you do not have Mathematics as a Level 3 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 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.
We 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:
90, 85, 85 in three extended subjects including one of the following combinations:
If Maths is not taken as one of the three subjects, you must also achieve a minimum of 3 in Higher Level Mathematics or 4 in Standard Level 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.
We accept this curriculum whether you have studied in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United States' 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 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 this curriculum whether you have studied in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United States' section.
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.
We 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:
You must achieve a minimum of 14 in Mathematics.
Your subject 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:
AAA in three H2 level subjects including one of the following combinations:
If Mathematics is not taken as one of the three subjects, you must also have achieved grade B at O Level in 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.
We accept this curriculum whether you have studied in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United States' 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.
We 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 this curriculum whether you have studied in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United States' 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.
We 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:
You must achieve a minimum of 4.0 in Mathematics.
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:
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:
You must achieve a minimum of 3 in any mathematics course.
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:
Fees and funding information for Natural Sciences BSc (Hons)
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 units offered by the Department of Education, you may need to pay for an enhanced DBS check and for travel to local schools. Currently enhanced DBS checks cost £55.
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. If you are thinking about studying or working abroad as part of your course, you may have to prove that you have a certain amount of money in your bank account to get a visa.
Please read the information about planning your finances for your placement year which includes potential sources of funding, travel insurance, and visas.
We will usually assess you based on your UCAS application. If you are studying certain qualifications, such as an Access to HE Diploma, you will be invited to attend an interview as part of our selection 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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