Durham Inspiring Excellence Scholarships - Undergraduate
Durham University · Undergraduate
- Available to all international students
- For undergraduate study
- Open to your course

Offered by Durham University, the BSc (Hons) Natural Sciences provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in physical sciences. Based in Durham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Course details Natural Sciences is a challenging and rewarding choice for science students who wish to study more than one subject. The BSc in Natural Sciences is one of our most flexible courses. This well-established, challenging and rewarding degree is ideal if your interests span a range of subjects including at least one science. International tuition fees are £34,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 92% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £35,000 within three years, a 97% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.
| A-Level | A*AA The standard offer is A*AA and you will need specific A level grades depending on subject choices. Biology: A in either Biology or Chemistry. Chemistry: AA in any order in Chemistry and Mathematics. Computer Science: A in Mathematics. Economics: A in Mathematics. Mathematics: Either AA in any order in Maths and Further Maths at A level or A* in Maths plus A in AS Further Maths for students unable to take A2 Further Maths. Physics: A*A in any order in Maths and Physics. All applicants wishing to study Psychology will need to have achieved Grade 5 (or grade B) in Mathematics at GCSE, or equivalent. Information: Specific subjects may be required depending upon the combination of subjects to be studied. Please see the website for more information. Applicants taking Science A-levels that include a practical component will be required to take and pass this as a condition of entry. This refers only to English A Levels. |
| International Baccalaureate | 37 points 666 at higher level. Additional specific subjects requirements depending on subject choices. |
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
International Student Fee
£34,000
per year
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £30,000 | £34,000 | £40,000 |
| 3 years | £28,000 | £35,000 | £43,000 |
| 5 years | £32,000 | £44,000 | £61,500 |
UK subject average: £31,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Salary trend: ↑ up £9,000 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH07). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
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Durham University · Undergraduate
Durham University · Undergraduate
Durham University · Undergraduate
Durham University · Undergraduate
Durham University · Undergraduate

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