Natural Sciences (Placement Year)

About this programme

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. Year 1 starts with your choice of three pathways. This allows you to discover and develop your passion for the scientific discipline and build those core fundamentals to take into subsequent years. In Year 2, your study becomes more focused continuing with two pathways and the introduction of optional modules as you start to specialise. After you return from your placement year, your final year will allow you to delve deeper into the topics you have been studying and apply the skills and experience you have acquired to undertake a major research project or dissertation. Although it’s up to you to find your placement, we’ll support you all the way. Our Careers team will provide guidance on CVs, applications, interview techniques and creating a digital profile. Working across different scientific disciplines gives you a unique perspective of how they overlap and as a result you will d