MSci (Hons) Natural Sciences at Lancaster University

Programme overview

There are many complex challenges in the world today which require scientists who can work at the interface of many disciplines, so if you love science, and want to study more than one subject, you can build your own modular degree with us. We offer one of the longest running and most flexible Natural Sciences degree schemes in the country. Choose pathways from 17 subject areas across the physical and life sciences and connect with staff and students at the cutting-edge of these disciplines.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology | Department: Natural Sciences | Duration: Full time 4 years | Study mode: full-time (integrated master's) | Location: Lancaster, England, United Kingdom

Career pathways

A Natural Sciences degree ensures that you graduate with a broad and multidisciplinary set of skills which means that you benefit from the widest range of career opportunities. The flexibility of the degree and the breadth of subjects that you can study allows you to transition into a career from any scientific discipline, whether it is in biology, chemistry, computing, engineering, mathematics, physics, environmental sciences, and many more.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels: A*AA. This should include two science subjects from: Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Information Technology, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. Access to HE Diploma: Considered on a case-by-case basis. Our typical entry requirement would be 45 Level 3 credits at Distinction, but you would need to meet the subject requirements. BTEC Extended Diploma: D*DD to include sufficient science. We require Distinctions in the majority of relevant science units. We will assess the qualification on an individual basis and will look for substantial study of relevant science at Distinction level. BTEC in combination with A levels: Our typical entry requirement would be A level grade A plus BTEC(s) at D*D, or A levels at grade A*A plus BTEC at D, but you would also need to meet the subject requirements. International Baccalaureate: 38 points overall with 17 points from the best 3 HL subjects including two HL science subjects at grade 6. T levels: Not accepted. GCSE requirements: Mathematics grade 6/B, English Language grade 4/C. English language requirements: If English is not your first language, we require an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component for this programme. Important information: There are a number of study pathways available in this degree programme. Some pathways have specific subject requirements as set out below: Biology: Biology B Pharmacology: Biology and Chemistry B Biomedicine: Biology, plus one of Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics B Biosciences: Biology, plus one of Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics B Chemistry (all pathway variants): Chemistry B Engineering - Chemical: Mathematics B and Chemistry B Engineering - Electronic: Mathematics B and Physics B Engineering - Mechanical: Mathematics B and Physics B Mathematics (all pathway variants): Mathematics A Physics: Physics A and Mathematics A.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee for a 12-month session Source

International applicants: GBP 31,700 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee for a 12-month session Source

Duration: Full time 4 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-to-apply/

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