Natural Sciences (Placement Year) : BSc Hons
Lancaster UniversityLancaster, UK
Course overview
There are many complex challenges in the world today which require scientists who can work at the interface of many disciplines, so if you love science, and want to study more than one subject as well as gain valuable experience in the workplace, study a BSc Hons Natural Sciences (Placement Year) with us. We offer one of the longest running and most flexible Natural Sciences degree schemes in the country. Choose pathways from 17 subject areas across the physical and life sciences and connect with staff and students at the cutting-edge of these disciplines.
It’s a challenging degree, and the reward is that you are uniquely positioned when you graduate, which opens a wealth of career options.
Key highlights
- Pathways chosen from 17 subject areas across physical and life sciences
- Study more than one science subject at the interface of disciplines
- Includes a placement year to gain valuable workplace experience
- One of the longest running Natural Sciences schemes in the country
- Highly flexible degree structure tailored to your scientific interests
- Connect with staff and students at the cutting edge of research
Entry requirements
- Welsh Baccalaureate — in place of one
- BTEC: D*D — combined with A levels
- A-level: A*A — combined with BTEC
Scholarships
Lancaster Sanctuary Scholarship
Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship – International
The award will be worth £3,000 and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction, each year of study, for undergraduate programmes.
Up to £3,000Undergraduate International Regional Scholarship
The award will be worth £3,000 and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction, each year of study, for undergraduate courses.
Up to £3,000
Careers this course leads to
- Research scientist
- Laboratory technician
- Data analyst
- Environmental consultant
- Science policy adviser
- Secondary school science teacher
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,050 | International: £31,700
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Lancaster University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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