| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-23 | 2023-07-04 |
| 2024-01-23 | - |
Program Overview
Gain the benefits of studying across different scientific disciplines with the flexibility to shape your degree to your career aspirations.
This is the course for you if you love science and want to study more than one science subject at university.
You will choose your own pathway to suit your interests and strengths. You’ll be able to take your existing scientific skills further, explore new areas and apply what you’ve learnt in practical and relevant ways.
Employers will value your ability to bring problem-solving skills from a variety of different angles. You’ll graduate with the breadth of knowledge and practical skills to prepare you for a career in industry or for postgraduate research.
If you decide your interests fit better within a single science, you may be able to transfer to biology, biochemistry, chemistry, pharmacology or physics after year one.
Pathways
When you start your course, you can shape your degree to your interests by choosing a combination of two main subjects based on your previous qualifications. You can choose two mains from this list:
Your two mains can be complemented by an additional subject, including maths, management, psychology or education. Note that not all main subject combinations are possible, so biology can't be combined with biochemistry, and physics can't be combined with pharmacology or biochemistry.
You will follow your own path, developing lab skills and an understanding of the interdisciplinary relationship between the core sciences.
Supporting your studies
You'll have a personal tutor who'll normally stay with you throughout the course, and a current student will be your peer mentor to help you with everything from study choices to social life.
The Natural Sciences Society organise events throughout the year, so you'll be able to meet and share experiences with fellow students. In fact, with the subjects on offer, you'll get to meet a wider range of students than on single-honours courses.
Put your learning into practice
As well as teaching, our academics carry out their own research in all branches of science, so you’ll always be up-to-date with the latest developments. You’ll have the option to work alongside them on your own research project and apply your knowledge to current challenges.
Develop your professional skills
Our Natural Sciences courses are designed to develop a wide range of professional and scientific skills that you'll need as a graduate scientist. We have teams of specialist staff in the Faculty of Science, and the University who will work with, and support you in your search for graduate career opportunities. The support available includes skills workshops that are designed to prepare you for the recruitment process.
Specialist facilities
At Bath, you’ll learn alongside single-honours students in the subjects you choose, so you'll be able to access all the specialised facilities offered by that department, giving you a great depth of practical experience. Depending on your chosen subjects, you will have access to a range of well-equipped undergraduate teaching laboratories, characterisation facilities (including NMR, mass spectrometry, diffraction, and chromatography and microscopy), and our high-performance computing facilities.
Get ready for your future career
Having the experience of solving problems from multiple angles ensures Natural Sciences graduates are suitable for a wide range of challenges in modern science, from atomic research to epidemiology, sustainable technology or environmental science. You'll also have skills for careers built on a scientific background, such as working in scientific and manufacturing industries or roles in management, marketing, sales, lecturing, purchasing or patenting.
Recent employers include:
Many of our graduates also choose to go on to postgraduate study in preparation for academic or industry-based research careers.
Learn more on our Virtual Experience page
You can learn more about studying Natural Sciences at Bath by visiting our Natural Sciences Virtual Experience page to hear from staff and students.
Gain the benefits of studying across different scientific disciplines with the flexibility to shape your degree to your career aspirations.
This is the course for you if you love science and want to study more than one science subject at university.
You will choose your own pathway to suit your interests and strengths. You’ll be able to take your existing scientific skills further, explore new areas and apply what you’ve learnt in practical and relevant ways.
Employers will value your ability to bring problem-solving skills from a variety of different angles. You’ll graduate with the breadth of knowledge and practical skills to prepare you for a career in industry or for postgraduate research.
If you decide your interests fit better within a single science, you may be able to transfer to biology, biochemistry, chemistry, pharmacology or physics after year one.
Pathways
When you start your course, you can shape your degree to your interests by choosing a combination of two main subjects based on your previous qualifications. You can choose two mains from this list:
Your two mains can be complemented by an additional subject, including maths, management, psychology or education. Note that not all main subject combinations are possible, so biology can't be combined with biochemistry, and physics can't be combined with pharmacology or biochemistry.
You will follow your own path, developing lab skills and an understanding of the interdisciplinary relationship between the core sciences.
Supporting your studies
You'll have a personal tutor who'll normally stay with you throughout the course, and a current student will be your peer mentor to help you with everything from study choices to social life.
The Natural Sciences Society organise events throughout the year, so you'll be able to meet and share experiences with fellow students. In fact, with the subjects on offer, you'll get to meet a wider range of students than on single-honours courses.
Put your learning into practice
As well as teaching, our academics carry out their own research in all branches of science, so you’ll always be up-to-date with the latest developments. You’ll have the option to work alongside them on your own research project and apply your knowledge to current challenges.
Develop your professional skills
Our Natural Sciences courses are designed to develop a wide range of professional and scientific skills that you'll need as a graduate scientist. We have teams of specialist staff in the Faculty of Science, and the University who will work with, and support you in your search for graduate career opportunities. The support available includes skills workshops that are designed to prepare you for the recruitment process.
Specialist facilities
At Bath, you’ll learn alongside single-honours students in the subjects you choose, so you'll be able to access all the specialised facilities offered by that department, giving you a great depth of practical experience. Depending on your chosen subjects, you will have access to a range of well-equipped undergraduate teaching laboratories, characterisation facilities (including NMR, mass spectrometry, diffraction, and chromatography and microscopy), and our high-performance computing facilities.
Get ready for your future career
Having the experience of solving problems from multiple angles ensures Natural Sciences graduates are suitable for a wide range of challenges in modern science, from atomic research to epidemiology, sustainable technology or environmental science. You'll also have skills for careers built on a scientific background, such as working in scientific and manufacturing industries or roles in management, marketing, sales, lecturing, purchasing or patenting.
Recent employers include:
Many of our graduates also choose to go on to postgraduate study in preparation for academic or industry-based research careers.
Learn more on our Virtual Experience page
You can learn more about studying Natural Sciences at Bath by visiting our Natural Sciences Virtual Experience page to hear from staff and students.
Program Outline
Course structure
This course lasts 3 years. It starts in September 2023 and ends in 2026. Welcome week starts on 25 September 2023.
Occasionally we make changes to our programmes in response to, for example, feedback from students, developments in research and the field of studies, and the requirements of accrediting bodies. You will be advised of any significant changes to the advertised programme, in accordance with our Terms and Conditions.
Units
To make up the required credits for your degree, you'll select two main subjects based on your previous qualifications. Alongside these, you’ll study core Natural Sciences units and you can take an additional unit in a range of subjects including maths, management, psychology or education. In the final year, you'll undertake a project or dissertation in one of your main subjects.
Main subject choices
Choose two main subjects from these options:
Note that biology can't be paired with biochemistry, and physics can't be paired with pharmacology or biochemistry. Environmental science is available as a main subject in year 3.
Units and credits
At Bath, our courses are made up of units of study. Compulsory units cover core concepts that you'll need to understand as part of your degree programme. Some of our courses also offer the opportunity for you to study optional units. These allow you to specialise in particular areas of knowledge that interest you.
As an undergraduate, you will be expected to take 60 credits (ECTS) in each academic year. For Natural Sciences, these will usually be made up of 20 credits in each main subject with the rest made up from a Natural Sciences unit and one additional subject.
Sixty credits are the equivalent of 1200 notional hours of study; this includes contact time with staff and your own independent learning.
Units listed here are intended to give you an idea of the scope and flexibility of the course. We will assist you in making your final course choices, including detailed explanation of what choices are available on which paths.
All students: Natural Sciences units
Core Natural Sciences units are studied alongside your other subject choices, developing skills appropriate to your main subjects and an understanding of the interdisciplinary relationship between the sciences.
Biochemistry
Biochemistry requires an A Level or equivalent in chemistry. In years 2 and 3 you can take 20 credits with an additional subject, or 30 credits without.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Final year project
You can read more details of unit contents on the Biochemistry course page.
Biology
Biology requires an A Level or equivalent in biology. In years 2 and 3 you can take 20 credits with an additional subject, or 30 credits without.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Final year project
You can read more details of unit contents on the Biology course page.
Chemistry
Studying chemistry requires an A Level or equivalent in chemistry.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Final year project for chemistry majors
Choose one option (15 credits):
You can read more details of unit contents on the Chemistry course page.
Environmental Science
Environment units are available in years 2 and 3 as a minor subject and you can make it one of your main choices in year 3. You must have A Levels or equivalent in chemistry and maths for these units.
Year 2
Year 3
Final year dissertation
Pharmacology
Pharmacology requires an A Level or equivalent in chemistry. Note that some year 3 options are dependent on units studied in year 2.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Final year dissertation
You can read more details of unit contents on the pharmacology course page.
Physics
Physics requires A Levels or equivalent in physics and maths. Physics must be taken with the maths units in years 1 and 2 and is therefore not available as a minor subject.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Final year project for physics majors
Choose one option (15 credits):
You can read more details of unit contents on the Physics course page.
Optional course units
Additional subjects
You may choose these alongside your main choices to make a total of 60 credits in each year. Maths options require an A Level or equivalent in maths.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Learning and assessment
You’ll be taught and assessed by a variety of methods and it will vary between units. These methods are designed to promote in-depth learning and understanding of the subject.
Learning
Assessment
Assessment breakdown
You will be assessed by a range of methods designed to develop and test your skills and knowledge. These may include closed and open book examinations, essays, reports, presentations and groupwork.
Because to the numerous possible routes through the programme, it is not possible to give detailed assessment percentages. In your final year you will complete a project or dissertation. You will primarily be assessed as an individual but may also be assessed as part of a group.
We can make reasonable adjustments to assessment procedures for students with disabilities, take a look at our Disability Service’s pages for information.
Contact hours and workload
Contact hours
Timetabled contact hours, which may be made up of lectures, seminars, tutorials and laboratory classes, vary throughout your course and between courses but are typically between 15 and 20 hours a week in your first year.
Independent learning
In addition to timetabled contact hours, you are expected to undertake independent learning and assessment activities. Typically, this might be around 15 to 25 hours per week in your first year, and include individual research, reading journal articles and books, working on individual and group projects, preparing course working assignments, presentations, or revising for exams. After your first year, the emphasis on independent learning becomes greater, for example in a final year project.
Recognition of professional qualifications
As well as being recognised as a higher academic qualification, a number of our degrees are also accredited by professional bodies in the United Kingdom. An accredited degree may entitle you to work in a specific profession within the UK, and abroad (where there are reciprocating arrangements with professional bodies in other countries).
The requirements to practise a profession vary from country to country. If you wish to practise your profession outside the United Kingdom, you are advised to confirm that the UK professional qualification you seek is valid in the country in which you are intending to work.
The United Kingdom currently subscribes to The Mutual Recognition of Professional Qualifications (MRPQ) Directive. The MRPQ Directive provides a reciprocal framework of rules which enables European Economic Area (EEA) and Swiss nationals to have their professional qualifications recognised in a state other than the one in which the qualification was obtained. In the event of a no deal Brexit, from 1 January 2021, the MRPQ Directive will no longer apply to the UK. However, it is anticipated that there will be a new system for recognising professional qualifications between the UK, EEA, and Switzerland.
University of Bath
Overview:
The University of Bath is a leading UK university with an international reputation for teaching and research excellence. It is known for its vibrant, friendly campus located in a historic city. The university is highly ranked for overall performance, student satisfaction, and graduate employment.
Services Offered:
Student Life and Campus Experience:
Students at the University of Bath join a multicultural community on a vibrant campus. The university offers opportunities for placements and study abroad, helping students prepare for their careers through real-world experience.
Key Reasons to Study There:
High Rankings:
The university is highly ranked for overall performance, student satisfaction, and graduate employment.Vibrant Campus:
The university boasts a vibrant and friendly campus with a multicultural student community.Real-World Experience:
Students have opportunities for placements and study abroad, providing valuable real-world experience.World-Leading Research:
The university's research is improving lives and changing the world, with a focus on tackling issues of global significance.Academic Programs:
Other:
The university is committed to reducing its environmental impact through ethical food sourcing, waste management, and generating sustainable energy. It also engages with the local community, supporting local students and collaborating with local organizations.
Entry requirements
South Korean qualifications
Ilbankye Kodung Hakkyo (General High School Diploma)
Unfortunately we are unable to accept students onto our degrees on the basis of this qualification alone. You will need to take an additional course before applying to us. This could be A levels, the International Baccalaureate Diploma or a recognised foundation course. Please contact us for further advice.
A levels
or
the International Baccalaureate DiplomaWe accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
International Foundation Years
If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.
The one-year University of Bath International Foundation Year International Foundation Year programme is licensed to and delivered by Bath College, our partner organisation in the centre of Bath. This course is accredited by the University of Bath and provides you with guaranteed progression to a University of Bath degree (subject to you achieving the required grades at the end of the programme).
We also accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.
English language requirements
Category C
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
See the full list of accepted English qualifications.
Chinese qualifications
Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate
or
Chinese University Entrance Exam (Gaokao)Unfortunately we are unable to accept students onto our degrees on the basis of these qualifications alone. You will need to take an additional course before applying to us. This could be A levels, the International Baccalaureate Diploma or a recognised foundation course. Please contact us for further advice.
A levels
or
the International Baccalaureate DiplomaWe accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
Canadian International Matriculation Programme
We accept this programme for direct entry and our requirements are the same as for a Canadian Secondary School Diploma. These are listed in the 'Canada' section.
International Foundation Years
If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.
The one-year University of Bath International Foundation Year International Foundation Year programme is licensed to and delivered by Bath College, our partner organisation in the centre of Bath. This course is accredited by the University of Bath and provides you with guaranteed progression to a University of Bath degree (subject to you achieving the required grades at the end of the programme).
We also accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.
English language requirements
Category C
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
See the full list of accepted English qualifications.
Danish qualifications
Studenterexamen (STX)
A weighted average mark of 10 including one of the following combinations:
10 in Chemistry and 10 in Mathematics A
10 in Biology A and 10 in Chemistry
10 in Biology A, 10 in Mathematics A and 10 in Physics A
10 in Chemistry, 10 in Mathematics A and 10 in Physics A
If you sit written and oral examinations in a subject, you must achieve the required grades in both.
We may be able to consider your application if you are taking the Højere Handelseksamen (HHX), Højere Teknisk Eksamen (HTX), Højere Forberedelseseksamen (HF). Please contact us to discuss our requirements.
A levels
or
the International Baccalaureate DiplomaWe accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
European Baccalaureate
We accept the European Baccalaureate and our entry requirements are listed under the 'European Baccalaureate' section.
English language requirements
Category C
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
See the full list of accepted English qualifications.
Swedish qualifications
Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskola (Upper secondary school leaving certificate)
Pass with A in 1200 credits and B in a further 800 credits including one of the following combinations:
A in Biology 1 & 2 and A in Chemistry 1 & 2
A in Chemistry 1 & 2 and A in 200 credits in Mathematics including 3b, 3c, 4 or 5
A in Biology 1 & 2, A in Physics 1 & 2 and A in 200 credits in Mathematics including 3b, 3c, 4 or 5
A in Chemistry 1 & 2, A in Physics 1 & 2 and A in 200 credits in Mathematics including 3b, 3c, 4 or 5
A levels
or
the International Baccalaureate DiplomaWe accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
English language requirements
Category C
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
See the full list of accepted English qualifications.
Irish qualifications
Irish Leaving Certificate
H1, H1, H1, H2, H2, H3 in six subjects from the Irish Leaving Certificate including one of the following combinations:
H1, H2 in Chemistry and Mathematics
H1, H2 in Biology and Chemistry
H1, H2, H2 in Biology, Mathematics and Physics
H1, H2, H2 in Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics
A levels
or
the International Baccalaureate DiplomaWe accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
European Baccalaureate
We accept the European Baccalaureate and our entry requirements are listed under the 'European Baccalaureate' section.
English language requirements
Category C
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
See the full list of accepted English qualifications.
Spanish qualifications
Titulo de Bachiller
A score of 9 overall including one of the following combinations:
9 in Chemistry and 9 in Mathematics
9 in Biology and 9 in Chemistry
9 in Biology, 9 in Mathematics and 9 in Physics
9 in Chemistry, 9 in Mathematics and 9 in Physics
A levels
or
the International Baccalaureate DiplomaWe accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
European Baccalaureate
We accept the European Baccalaureate and our entry requirements are listed under the 'European Baccalaureate' section.
English language requirements
Category C
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
See the full list of accepted English qualifications.
Hong Kongese qualifications
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education
Our typical offer will be based on the elective subjects you study and will determine which stream(s) you can study in this degree.
5*5 in Physics and either Biology or Chemistry elective plus 5* in core Mathematics and 5 in either extended Mathematics paper or 55 in Physics and either Biology or Chemistry elective plus 5* in core Mathematics and 5* in either extended Mathematics paper
5*5 in Biology and Chemistry electives plus 5 in core Mathematics OR 5*55 in three elective subjects including Biology and Chemistry.
5*5 in Chemistry and one other elective subject plus 5* in core Mathematics and 5 in either extended Mathematics paper or 55 in Chemistry and one other elective subject plus 5* in core Mathematics and 5* in either extended Mathematics paper.
A levels
or
the International Baccalaureate DiplomaWe accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
Advanced Placement Tests
We accept Advanced Placement Tests. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United States of America' section. You will need to hold an English language qualification (such as IELTS) in place of ACT or SATR scores as we can only accept these for United States citizens.
International Foundation Years
If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.
The one-year University of Bath International Foundation Year International Foundation Year programme is licensed to and delivered by Bath College, our partner organisation in the centre of Bath. This course is accredited by the University of Bath and provides you with guaranteed progression to a University of Bath degree (subject to you achieving the required grades at the end of the programme).
We also accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.
English language requirements
Category C
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
See the full list of accepted English qualifications.
German qualifications
Abitur
1.3 overall including one of the following combinations:
14, 13 in Chemistry and Mathematics
14, 13 in Biology and Mathematics
14, 13, 13 in Biology, Mathematics and Physics
14, 13, 13 in Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics
The required grades in Mathematics and science subjects must be achieved in your final examinations if you take them. If you do not take one of these subjects in your final examinations, you will need an average grade across 4 semesters in it.
A levels
or
the International Baccalaureate DiplomaWe accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
European Baccalaureate
We accept the European Baccalaureate and our entry requirements are listed under the 'European Baccalaureate' section.
English language requirements
Category C
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
See the full list of accepted English qualifications.
French qualifications
French Baccalaureate
An overall score of 16 with 15, 15 in two specialities in your final year including Physics/Chemistry or Engineering Science and either Mathematics or Biology & Earth Sciences.
If you are studying the International Option Baccalaureate (OIB), our typical offer is:
An overall score of 14 with 15, 15 in two specialities in your final year including Physics/Chemistry and either Mathematics or Biology & Earth Sciences.
If you do not study Mathematics as a specialty in your French Baccalaureate, you will need either 60 in Mathematics from the Brevet or 10 in Additional Mathematics in your final year.
A levels
or
the International Baccalaureate DiplomaWe accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
European Baccalaureate
We accept the European Baccalaureate and our entry requirements are listed under the 'European Baccalaureate' section.
English language requirements
Category C
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
See the full list of accepted English qualifications.
European qualifications
European Baccalaureate
88% overall including one of the following combinations
9.5, 9.0, in Chemistry (4 periods) and Mathematics (5 periods) 9.5, 9.0 in Biology (4 periods) and Mathematics (5 periods) 9.5, 9.0, 9.0 in Biology (4 periods), Mathematics (5 periods) and Physics (4 periods) 9.5, 9.0, 9.0 in Chemistry (4 periods), Mathematics (5 periods) and Physics (4 periods)
English language requirements
Category C
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
See the full list of accepted English qualifications.
Lithuanian qualifications
Brandos Atestatas (Secondary School Leaving Certificate)
9.0 overall with 95, 90, 90 in three state exams including one of the following combinations:
Biology and Chemistry
Chemistry and Mathematics
Biology, Mathematics and Physics
Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics
A levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
English language requirements
Category C
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
See the full list of accepted English qualifications.
Italian qualifications
Diploma di Esame di Stato
An overall score of 95% in the scientific pathway with 10, 9, 9 in three subjects from your final report card including one of the following combinations:
Biology and Chemistry
Chemistry and Mathematics
Biology, Mathematics and Physics
Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics
A levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
European Baccalaureate
We accept the European Baccalaureate and our entry requirements are listed under the 'European Baccalaureate' section.
English language requirements
Category C
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
See the full list of accepted English qualifications.
New Zealander qualifications
National Certificate in Educational Achievement (NCEA)
Level 3 Diploma achieved with Excellence including one Level 3 subject with 18 credits at Excellence (E) and two Level 3 subjects with 14 credits at Excellence (E) including one of the following combinations:
Biology and Chemistry
Chemistry and Mathematics
Biology, Mathematics and Physics
Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics
A levels
or
the International Baccalaureate DiplomaWe accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
International Foundation Years
If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.
The one-year University of Bath International Foundation Year International Foundation Year programme is licensed to and delivered by Bath College, our partner organisation in the centre of Bath. This course is accredited by the University of Bath and provides you with guaranteed progression to a University of Bath degree (subject to you achieving the required grades at the end of the programme).
We also accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.
English language requirements
Category C
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
See the full list of accepted English qualifications.
Australian qualifications
High School Certificates and Certificates of Education
Pass the relevant certificate with an ATAR or TER of 97 including one of the following combinations:
A or 80 in Biology and A or 80 in Chemistry
A or 80 in Chemistry and A or 80 in Mathematics
A or 80 in Biology, A or 80 in Mathematics and A or 80 in Physics
A or 80 in Chemistry, A or 80 in Mathematics and A or 80 in Physics
We can accept any of the following school leaver qualifications meeting these requirements:
Our requirements for the Queensland Senior Certificate of Education are:
Overall Band Position of 1 including one of the following combinations:
HA in Biology and HA in Chemistry
HA in Chemistry and HA in Mathematics
HA in Biology, HA in Mathematics and HA in Physics
HA in Chemistry, HA in Mathematics and HA in Physics
A levels
or
the International Baccalaureate DiplomaWe accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
International Foundation Years
If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.
The one-year University of Bath International Foundation Year International Foundation Year programme is licensed to and delivered by Bath College, our partner organisation in the centre of Bath. This course is accredited by the University of Bath and provides you with guaranteed progression to a University of Bath degree (subject to you achieving the required grades at the end of the programme).
We also accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.
English language requirements
Category C
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
See the full list of accepted English qualifications.
Malaysian qualifications
Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)
AAA in three subjects including one of the following combinations:
Biology and Chemistry
Chemistry and Mathematics
Biology, Mathematics and Physics
Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics
We do not accept General Studies as one of these three subjects. We do not accept grade A- in place of grade A.
A levels
or
the International Baccalaureate DiplomaWe accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
Canadian International Matriculation Programme
We accept this programme for direct entry and our requirements are the same as for a Canadian Secondary School Diploma. These are listed in the 'Canada' section.
International Foundation Years
If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.
The one-year University of Bath International Foundation Year International Foundation Year programme is licensed to and delivered by Bath College, our partner organisation in the centre of Bath. This course is accredited by the University of Bath and provides you with guaranteed progression to a University of Bath degree (subject to you achieving the required grades at the end of the programme).
We also accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.
English language requirements
Category C
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
See the full list of accepted English qualifications.
Thai qualifications
Higher Secondary School Certificate (Mathayom Suksa 6)
Unfortunately we are unable to accept students onto our degrees on the basis of this qualification alone. You will need to take an additional course before applying to us. This could be A levels, the International Baccalaureate Diploma or a recognised foundation course. Please contact us for further advice.
A levels
or
the International Baccalaureate DiplomaWe accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
International Foundation Years
If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.
The one-year University of Bath International Foundation Year International Foundation Year programme is licensed to and delivered by Bath College, our partner organisation in the centre of Bath. This course is accredited by the University of Bath and provides you with guaranteed progression to a University of Bath degree (subject to you achieving the required grades at the end of the programme).
We also accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.
English language requirements
Category C
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
See the full list of accepted English qualifications.
Emirati qualifications
Secondary School Certificate (Tawjihiyya)
Unfortunately we are unable to accept students onto our degrees on the basis of this qualification alone. You will need to take an additional course before applying to us. This could be A levels, the International Baccalaureate Diploma or a recognised foundation course. Please contact us for further advice.
A levels
or
the International Baccalaureate DiplomaWe accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
Advanced Placement Tests
We accept Advanced Placement Tests. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United States of America' section. You will need to hold an English language qualification (such as IELTS) in place of ACT or SATR scores as we can only accept these for United States citizens.
Indian Higher Secondary School Certificate (12th Standard)
We accept the Indian 12th Standard and our entry requirements are listed under the 'India' section.
International Foundation Years
If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.
The one-year University of Bath International Foundation Year International Foundation Year programme is licensed to and delivered by Bath College, our partner organisation in the centre of Bath. This course is accredited by the University of Bath and provides you with guaranteed progression to a University of Bath degree (subject to you achieving the required grades at the end of the programme).
We also accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.
English language requirements
Category C
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
See the full list of accepted English qualifications.
Portuguese qualifications
Certificado de fim de Estudos Secundários.
An overall average of 18 with 19, 18, 18 in three subjects including one of the following combinations:
Biology and Chemistry
Chemistry and Mathematics
Biology, Mathematics and Physics
Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics
Your subjects grades will be taken as an average of your school results and external exams where relevant.
A levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
European Baccalaureate
We accept the European Baccalaureate and our entry requirements are listed under the 'European Baccalaureate' section.
English language requirements
Category C
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
See the full list of accepted English qualifications.
Indian qualifications
Higher Secondary School Certificate (12th Standard)
An average of 85% including one of the following combinations:
85% in Chemistry and 85% in Mathematics
85% in Biology and 85% in Mathematics
85% in Biology, 85% in Mathematics and 85% in Physics
85% in Chemistry, 85% in Mathematics and 85% in Physics
We do not accept Physical Education as one of these four subjects.**
These requirements are for the CBSE and CISCE boards. Please contact us if you are taking this qualification with a different board.
A levels
or
the International Baccalaureate DiplomaWe accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
Advanced Placement Tests
We accept Advanced Placement Tests. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United States of America' section. You will need to hold an English language qualification (such as IELTS) in place of ACT or SATR scores as we can only accept these for United States citizens.
International Foundation Years
If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.
The one-year University of Bath International Foundation Year International Foundation Year programme is licensed to and delivered by Bath College, our partner organisation in the centre of Bath. This course is accredited by the University of Bath and provides you with guaranteed progression to a University of Bath degree (subject to you achieving the required grades at the end of the programme).
We also accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.
English language requirements
Category C
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
See the full list of accepted English qualifications.
Singaporean qualifications
Singapore A levels
AAA in three H2 level subjects including one of the following combinations:
Biology and Chemistry
Chemistry and Mathematics
Biology, Mathematics and Physics
Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics
A levels
or
the International Baccalaureate DiplomaWe accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
Advanced Placement Tests
We accept Advanced Placement Tests. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United States of America' section. You will need to hold an English language qualification (such as IELTS) in place of ACT or SATR scores as we can only accept these for United States citizens.
International Foundation Years
If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.
The one-year University of Bath International Foundation Year International Foundation Year programme is licensed to and delivered by Bath College, our partner organisation in the centre of Bath. This course is accredited by the University of Bath and provides you with guaranteed progression to a University of Bath degree (subject to you achieving the required grades at the end of the programme).
We also accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.
English language requirements
Category C
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
See the full list of accepted English qualifications.
Jordanian qualifications
General Secondary Education Certificate (Tawjihi)
Unfortunately we are unable to accept students onto our degrees on the basis of this qualification alone. You will need to take an additional course before applying to us. This could be A levels, the International Baccalaureate Diploma or a recognised foundation course. Please contact us for further advice.
A levels
or
the International Baccalaureate DiplomaWe accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
Advanced Placement Tests
We accept Advanced Placement Tests. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United States of America' section. You will need to hold an English language qualification (such as IELTS) in place of ACT or SATR scores as we can only accept these for United States citizens.
International Foundation Years
If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.
The one-year University of Bath International Foundation Year International Foundation Year programme is licensed to and delivered by Bath College, our partner organisation in the centre of Bath. This course is accredited by the University of Bath and provides you with guaranteed progression to a University of Bath degree (subject to you achieving the required grades at the end of the programme).
We also accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.
English language requirements
Category C
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
See the full list of accepted English qualifications.
Russian qualifications
Certificate of Secondary Education (Attestat o (Polnom) Srednem Obshchem Obrazovanii)
Unfortunately we are unable to accept students onto our degrees on the basis of this qualification alone. You will need to take an additional course before applying to us. This could be A levels, the International Baccalaureate Diploma or a recognised foundation course. Please contact us for further advice.
A levels
or
the International Baccalaureate DiplomaWe accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
International Foundation Years
If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.
The one-year University of Bath International Foundation Year International Foundation Year programme is licensed to and delivered by Bath College, our partner organisation in the centre of Bath. This course is accredited by the University of Bath and provides you with guaranteed progression to a University of Bath degree (subject to you achieving the required grades at the end of the programme).
We also accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.
English language requirements
Category C
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
See the full list of accepted English qualifications.
Japanese qualifications
Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho)
Unfortunately we are unable to accept students onto our degrees on the basis of this qualification alone. You will need to take an additional course before applying to us. This could be A levels, the International Baccalaureate Diploma or a recognised foundation course. Please contact us for further advice.
A levels
or
the International Baccalaureate DiplomaWe accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
International Foundation Years
If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.
The one-year University of Bath International Foundation Year International Foundation Year programme is licensed to and delivered by Bath College, our partner organisation in the centre of Bath. This course is accredited by the University of Bath and provides you with guaranteed progression to a University of Bath degree (subject to you achieving the required grades at the end of the programme).
We also accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.
English language requirements
Category C
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
See the full list of accepted English qualifications.
Bulgarian qualifications
Diploma Za Sredno Obrazovanie
5.7 overall including one of the following combinations, with at least one of these required subjects in a state matriculation exam:
6.0 in Biology and 6.0 in Chemistry
6.0 in Chemistry and 6.0 in Mathematics
6.0 in Biology, 6.0 in Mathematics and 6.0 in Physics
6.0 in Chemistry, 6.0 in Mathematics and 6.0 in Physics
Any subject in your offer in which you do not take a state matriculation exam must be studied in your final year of school.
A levels
or
the International Baccalaureate DiplomaWe accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
English language requirements
Category C
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
See the full list of accepted English qualifications.
South African qualifications
National Senior Certificate
77766 in five subjects including 85% in Physical Sciences and 85% in Life Sciences or Advanced Mathematics.
A levels
or
the International Baccalaureate DiplomaWe accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
International Foundation Years
If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.
The one-year University of Bath International Foundation Year International Foundation Year programme is licensed to and delivered by Bath College, our partner organisation in the centre of Bath. This course is accredited by the University of Bath and provides you with guaranteed progression to a University of Bath degree (subject to you achieving the required grades at the end of the programme).
We also accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.
English language requirements
Category C
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
See the full list of accepted English qualifications.
Norwegian qualifications
Vitnemål for videregående opplæring (Leaving certificate from upper secondary school)
An average of 4.5 in the common core subjects and an average of 5 across six optional programme courses including one of the following combinations:
5 in all of Biology 1 & 2 and Chemistry 1 & 2
5 in all of Chemistry 1 & 2 and Mathematics R1/NS1 & R2/NS2
5 in all of Biology 1 & 2, Physics 1 & 2 and Mathematics R1/NS1 & R2/NS2
5 in all of Chemistry 1 & 2, Physics 1 & 2 and Mathematics R1/NS1 & R2/NS2
These requirements are for the Specialisation in General Studies programme. Please contact us if you are taking a different programme
We consider your grades in final assessment for each subject, or in examinations where you do not have a final assessment for that subject.
A levels
or
the International Baccalaureate DiplomaWe accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
English language requirements
Category C
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
See the full list of accepted English qualifications.
Hungarian qualifications
Érettségi Bizonyítvány (Secondary Education Graduation Certificate)
5 in all subjects with 85%, 80%, 80% in three Higher subjects including one of the following combinations:
Biology and Chemistry
Chemistry and Mathematics
Biology, Mathematics and Physics
Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics
A levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
English language requirements
Category C
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
See the full list of accepted English qualifications.
Polish qualifications
Certificate of Maturity
90, 85, 85 in three extended subjects including one of the following combinations:
Biology and Chemistry
Chemistry and Mathematics
Biology, Mathematics and Physics
Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics
A levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
English language requirements
Category C
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
See the full list of accepted English qualifications.
Romanian qualifications
Diplomă de Bacalaureat
9.0 overall with 9.5, 9.0, 9.0 in three subjects including one of the following combinations:
Biology and Chemistry
Chemistry and Mathematics
Biology, Mathematics and Physics
Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics
A levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
English language requirements
Category C
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
See the full list of accepted English qualifications.
Croatian qualifications
Maturalna Svjedodzba
An overall grade of 5 with 5 in four subjects including one of the following combinations:
Advanced Level Biology and Advanced Level Chemistry
Advanced Level Chemistry and Advanced Level Mathematics
Advanced Level Mathematics plus Biology and Physics (with at least one of these at Advanced Level)
Advanced Level Mathematics plus Chemistry and Physics (with at least one of these at Advanced Level)
A levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
English language requirements
Category C
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
See the full list of accepted English qualifications.
