Birkbeck University of London
Birkbeck University of London

Birkbeck University of London

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Natural Science

Study detals

: Undergraduate : BSc : Full time : 36 Month

Requirements

If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests.

Speciality

On successful completion of this BSc Natural Sciences, you will have gained key transferable skills valuable in a wide-range of employment areas. You will be well-equipped to pursue a career in:

bioscience
earth and planetary science
environmental science
psychological sciences.
If you are ambitious to study further, you can also progress on to postgraduate study in our wide range of Master's degrees in these areas.

We offer a comprehensive careers service - Careers and Enterprise - your career partner during your time at Birkbeck and beyond. At every stage of your career journey, we empower you to take ownership of your future, helping you to make the connection between your experience, education and future ambitions.

Additional information

Our BSc Natural Sciences is designed so that you can construct your degree around your favourite science subjects, from outer space to the human brain, and everything in between. This natural sciences degree allows you to take a holistic approach to the scientific challenges of the future. It equips you with a broad science knowledge base and sets you on the path to being a subject specialist. You will be able to choose modules from across our Faculty of Science while developing core scientific skills in data analysis and laboratory techniques. In your final year, you will undertake a novel research project in a scientific specialism of your choice.

You will follow a core curriculum comprising field classes and laboratory work which aim to foster teamwork and a strong group identity throughout your time at Birkbeck. At the start of your degree, you will choose from one of five pathways comprising modules from two different streams:

Astronomy and Planetary Science + Bioscience
Astronomy and Planetary Science + Data Science
Earth and Environment + Bioscience
Bioscience + Data Science
Cognition and Neuroscience + Bioscience

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