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Natural Sciences
BA (Hons) or MLibArts Integrated Master's
Why study this course?
Study diverse sciences in a rigorous and stimulating Single Honours course.
The Natural Sciences programme is about much more than studying core
sciences in parallel – it's about how you genuinely combine sciences in
transdisciplinary approaches and how to develop your abilities to apply
sciences to new situations and the real world.
You tailor the programme to your own scientific interests, with
Astrophysics, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environmental
Science, Forensic Science, Mathematics, and Physical Geography all
available as core sciences.
For your first two years you choose two core natural science subjects
(chosen from the range available across the physical sciences, biology
and geosciences), plus a supporting science subject or elective module
from across the university. In your final year, you could stay with a broad
base or choose to specialise in one of your chosen sciences. Each year
of the programme has a core bespoke Natural Sciences module too that
develops your abilities to combine disciplinary skills. You can choose to
extend your degree programme to a four year undergraduate Master's
(MSci Natural Sciences). Both the BSc and MSci can be taken with an
additional international year studying abroad. In addition, the Grand
Challenges lectures will introduce you to eminent speakers and their
perspectives on the complex questions that face us in the world. You’ll
consider the contribution of Natural Sciences here and work with Liberal
Arts students in learning sets to develop fresh responses.
What will this mean for my future?
A degree in Natural Sciences from Keele will open up a wide range of
careers, not just in science, as well as opportunities for further study.
Natural sciences graduates have a breadth of understanding and an
independent and creative approach to problem solving, both of which
are highly valued by future employers, You’ll also have an excellent set
of transferable skills including, communication, teamwork and the ability
to assimilate and use information quickly and effectively, which will equip
you to address complex problems in changing workplaces. The four year
MSci degree is ideally suited for those wanting to pursue a career in
academic or commercial research.
INDICATIVE MODULES
First Year
• Science and Society
• Selection of modules from your core
science subjects
• Supporting science module or an
elective module from across the
university
Second Year
• Research Skills for Natural Scientists
• Selection of modules from your core
science subjects
• Supporting science module
Third Year
• Natural Sciences Research Project
• Grand Challenges in Society
• Selection of modules from your core
science subjects
Fourth Year
• Generic Research Skills
• Advanced Research Training
• MSci Research Project
• Subject-specific modules from
your core science subject
KEY INFORMATION
UCAS Code -
Single Honours - CFG0
Integrated Master's -
FGC0
Foundation Year
Yes
Indicative entry
requirements
Integrated Master's
A level: BBB
BTEC: DDM
Single Honours
A level: BBB
BTEC: DDM
Course duration
3, 4 or 5 years
with integrated
master's and
international year
International Year
Yes
Learn a Language
Yes
For information on courses that combine subjects please visit keele.ac.uk/ugcourses