Natural Sciences


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Natural Sciences at Bath produces students who are well-placed to take advantage of the growing demand for graduates with skills and knowledge across several subjects and – at a time when problems in science increasingly demand a multidisciplinary approach – the ability to think ‘outside the box’.


The placement year


A distinctive feature of Natural Sciences at Bath is the industrial placement in the third year.


The professional skills that you gain can be invaluable and there is a growing use of placements as a recruitment tool. Recent employers include: British Nuclear Fuels, Metropolitan Police, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Duke University (USA), GlaxoSmithKline (Italy), IBM, Solvias AG (Switzerland), and ICI Paints.


Career opportunities www.bath.ac.uk/careers/destinations


The career opportunities for graduates within this broadly-based science degree are wide, from scientific research to finance and fast-track medicine. A number of graduates each year go on to do further study, including research degrees, specialist Masters programmes, and teacher training. Careers include:


n scientific research and development n environmental consultancy and management n scientific advisory services n manufacturing industries n management (including marketing and sales) n purchasing and patenting


Key facts


n 65 places available n 450 applicants n World-class facilities across the Faculty n Industrial placement and study year abroad options


Programmes


BSc (hons) Natural Sciences Full Time CFG0


BSc (hons) Natural Sciences with Industrial Placement Thick Sandwich FCG0


BSc (hons) Natural Sciences with Study Year Abroad Thin Sandwich GCF0


MSci (hons) Natural Sciences Full Time GFC0


MSci (hons) Natural Sciences with Industrial Placement Thick Sandwich GFCA


MSci (hons) Natural Sciences with Study Year Abroad GFCB


Information on all of these can be found on our Department website.


Typical offers


For detailed and up-to-date information please check www.bath.ac.uk/study


A levels: A*AA-AAA


For BSc, at least two core sciences (from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics).


For MSci, two core sciences other than Mathematics are required.


For certain options (Physics included), Mathematics may be an additional requirement.


International Baccalaureate: 36 points, three at grade 6 at Higher Level, including at least two core sciences (from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics).


subjects so Natural Sciences at Bath was a perfect choice for me. A wide range of subjects is available and in addition to lectures, workshops and tutorials are run throughout the course. There is also the exciting opportunity to do an industrial placement, which makes you highly attractive to employers. The University of Bath provides a high standard of teaching from supportive staff and there is a great social scene with many extra-curricular activities to enjoy. I have had a very fulfilling four years studying Natural Sciences at Bath and highly recommend it.


‘‘ ’’ Sarah Heasman, Natural Sciences graduate


Remember to check our web pages before you apply: www.bath.ac.uk/study


I enjoyed all of my A level For more information


Contact: Department of Natural Sciences


Tel: +44 (0)1225 386644 Email: natsci@bath.ac.uk Web: www.bath.ac.uk/study


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