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UndergraduateMaster of Science (with Honours)UCAS: YCF1

Natural Sciences

University of Birmingham
Birmingham, England
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4 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Home)
£32,000Avg. Graduate Salary
93%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Birmingham, the Msci (Hon) Natural Sciences provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in physical sciences. Based in Birmingham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. Natural sciences opens a window into understanding the world — from the tiniest particles to the vastness of the cosmos. By exploring disciplines like physics, chemistry, biology, and earth sciences, or engaging in big science experimentation like BIFoR FACE, we uncover the rules that shape nature and solve real-world problems at the interface of disciplines. Studying natural sciences sharpens critical thinking, nurtures curiosity, and equips you with skills valued in research, technology, environmental protection, and beyond. Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Scientific Method and Experimental Design
Physics Foundations
Chemistry Fundamentals
Biological Sciences Essentials
Earth Sciences and Environmental Processes
Mathematical Methods for Natural Sciences
Interdisciplinary Science Integration
Research Project in Natural Sciences
UCAS Code:YCF1
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAA

3 A Levels required, including 1 science - Maths and one from Physics, Chemistry or Biology. General Studies is not accepted, but a good performance may be taken into account if you fail to meet the conditions of the offer.

International Baccalaureate

32 points

6, 6, 6 in Higher level subjects plus 32 points overall

UCAS Points144

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic64

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

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📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Birmingham

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£30,000£32,000£34,500
3 years£24,000£30,000£37,000
5 years£30,000£37,000£49,500

UK subject average: £31,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£30,000
UK average
£31,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 17% above UK average salary
This course
£37,000
UK average
£31,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH07-04-04 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
95%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Broad subject area average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
93%
Learning opportunities
87%
Assessment and feedback
82%
Academic support
94%
Organisation and management
90%
Learning resources
90%
Student voice
82%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Broad-subject-area average for this provider

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About University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham offers Natural Sciences as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#68QS World
#11UK Ranking
40,025+Students
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