BSc Natural Sciences with a Year in Industry

The BSc Natural Sciences presents a uniquely flexible way of combining several science disciplines to give a broad-based science degree. You will study units from at least two disciplines throughout the duration of the programme, with at least one-third of your time devoted to each of your chosen "major disciplines".

With your remaining time you will have the opportunity to study a wide-range of different subjects, to graduate with a highly interdisciplinary degree, or to follow your own specialist path. The flexibility of the Natural Sciences course exploits the common structure of science teaching at UEA, which includes a common timetable between Schools of Study. You will be allocated an academic adviser who will be a member of Faculty that regularly teaches and researches in your chosen specialism, and he/she will assist you in developing a suitable course profile. Your adviser will ensure that you enrol on the required number of credits in your chosen "major" and that you meet any prerequisites for honours level units you may wish to take.

"I love how I've found out exactly what topics interest me. I like how I can choose exactly what units I want to do, no restrictions, except for the pre-requisites, so I can make my own degree."

Bryony Hull BSc Natural Sciences student.

Course Organiser:Dr. Martin Loftus

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Entry Requirements A Level: A*AA (including two Science subjects) International Baccalaureate: 36 (incl 3 HL subjects at grade 6) Scottish Highers: AAAAA Scottish Advanced Highers: AAA Irish Leaving Certificate: AAAAAA Students for whom English is a Foreign language

We welcome applications from students from all academic backgrounds. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading). Recognised English Language qualifications include:

• IELTS: 6. overall (minimum 5.5 in any component)
• TOEFL: Internet-based score of 78 overall (minimum 20 in Speaking component, 17 in Writing and Listening components and 18 in Reading components.
• PTE: 55 overall (minimum 51 in any component).

If you do not meet the University's entry requirements, our INTO Language Learning Centre offers a range of university preparation courses to help you develop the high level of academic and English skills necessary for successful undergraduate study.

Interviews

Interviews are required as part of the selection process.

Gap Year

We welcome applications from students who have already taken or intend to take a gap year, believing that a year between school and university can be of substantial benefit. You are advised to indicate your reason for wishing to defer entry and may wish to contact the appropriate Admissions Office directly to discuss this further.

Special Entry Requirements

We ask our applicants to have at least two of the following subjects to A2-level or equivalent: Biology; Chemistry; Physics; Mathematics or Further Mathematics; Environmental Science or Geography or Geology; and Information and Communication Technology.

General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted.

Intakes

The School's annual intake is in September of each year.

Alternative Qualifications

We encourage you to apply if you have alternative qualifications equivalent to our stated entry requirement. Please contact us for further information.

GCSE Offer

Students are required to have GCSE Mathematics and GCSE English Language at Grade C or above.

Natural Sciences at UEA is taught within the Faculty of Science, a strongly integrated and innovative science cluster comprising Schools of:

• Biological Sciences
• Chemistry
• Computing Sciences
• Environmental Sciences
• Mathematics
• Pharmacy

There are also strong links to the John Innes Centre, Sainsbury Laboratory and Institute of Food Research on the Norwich Research Park and the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and School of Medicine.

The Faculty of Science is nationally and internationally renowned for its world-class research. In the most recent Research Assessment Exercise, all departments were rated as having world-leading research and over 93% of the research outputs were assessed as being of international quality. Our research success has secured our ranking as one of the top fifteen research intensive universities for science in the UK.

Our stimulating ‘research-led’ teaching programme ensures you will:

• be taught at the cutting-edge of your subject.
• have the opportunity to undertake some original interdisciplinary scientific research.
• develop excellent practical skills through laboratory work, workshops and field courses.

The quality of teaching within all schools in the Faculty of Science was rated very highly in recent external assessment exercises. We also offer a high level of academic and pastoral care to our students. The demand for Natural Sciences degree programmes has increased significantly in recent years and as a result we now offer a much wider portfolio of degrees to our prospective students.

UniStats Information Fees and Funding Undergraduate University Fees

We are committed to ensuring that Tuition Fees do not act as a barrier to those aspiring to come to a world leading university and have developed a funding package to reward those with excellent qualifications and assist those from lower income backgrounds. Full time UK/EU students starting an undergraduate degree course in 2013 will be charged a tuition fee of £9,000. The level of fee may be subject to yearly increases. Full time International students starting an undergraduate degree course in 2013 will be charged a tuition fee of £14,400. The level of fee may be subject to yearly increases.

Year in Industry Fees

For Home/EU students opting for Year in Industry the tuition fee is currently £1,250. The Year in Industry tuition fee will be subject to an annual increase. International Students are required to pay 25% of their annual tuition fee to UEA during their year in Industry and will be calculated based on the current tuition fee for that year.

Scholarships and Bursaries

Home/EU - The University of East Anglia offers a range of Bursaries and Scholarships. To check if you are eligible please visit http://www.uea.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/finance/university-financial-support

International Students - The University offers around £1 million of Scholarships each year to support International students in their studies. Scholarships are normally awarded to students on the basis of academic merit and are usually for the duration of the period of study. Our University international pages gives you more details about preparation for studying with us, including Fees and Funding http://www.uea.ac.uk/international