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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: FGY0

Natural Sciences with International Study

University of Nottingham
Nottingham, England
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4 yearsDuration
£33,000Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
88%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Natural Sciences with International Study at University of Nottingham is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding the physical world. Based in Nottingham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. Explaining Natural Sciences Natural sciences allows you to study a combination of science subjects, getting to experience these at university before specialising later in the degree. You'll choose a combination of three subjects (called a stream) in your first year and study two subjects to degree level from your second year onwards. You can continue to study familiar subjects but can also study subjects you may not have studied before such as archaeology, cancer sciences, earth science, the environment or psychology. International tuition fees are £33,000 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 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £30,500 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Scientific Foundations and Methods
Chemistry Fundamentals
Biology Fundamentals
Physics Fundamentals
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Interdisciplinary Science Integration
Research Methods and Data Analysis
Independent Project and Dissertation
UCAS Code:FGY0
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

A*AA - AAA

Grades of AAA will be considered alongside an A in the Extended Project Qualification or Level 3 Core Maths qualification. Subjects required depend on your chosen pathway. A 1-grade lower offer will only be considered for applicants studying a Level 3 Core Maths qualification where A Level Mathematics or Further Mathematics has not been studied.

International Baccalaureate

36 - 34 points

IB Diploma 36 points overall including at least two science subjects*, or IB Diploma 34 points overall including at least two science subjects plus an A in the Extended Essay. Alternatively, 766 in three Higher Level certificates including at least two science subjects, or 666 in three Higher Level certificates including at least two science subjects plus an A in the Extended Essay. Higher Level 6,6 is required at least two science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics Analysis and Approaches, Mathematics Applications and Interpretations, Physics, Psychology, Geography and Environmental Systems and Societies. The specific combination of subject required depends on your chosen stream – see our prospectus for a full list of required subjects by stream. If Maths is a required subject for your chosen stream, you must be studying Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches - not Applications and Interpretations.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£33,000

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£132,000

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.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Nottingham

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£26,000£30,000£35,000
3 years£25,000£30,500£37,500
5 years£31,000£38,500£52,000

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
£30,500
UK average
£31,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 22% above UK average salary
This course
£38,500
UK average
£31,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £8,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

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.

💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
15%Studying
5%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
80%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

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
88%
Learning opportunities
90%
Assessment and feedback
80%
Academic support
95%
Organisation and management
75%
Learning resources
100%
Student voice
83%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
100%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of Nottingham

University of Nottingham offers Natural Sciences with International Study as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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