Natural Sciences

Why choose Natural Sciences at Loughborough? Designed to give students the flexibility to tailor their studies to their passions and aspirations, Natural Sciences draws on the University’s expertise in chemistry, biosciences, physics, mathematics, materials and geography to deliver a broadbased, combined honours degree consisting of pathways from a range of life and physical sciences, as well as opportunities for interdisciplinary study. Today, Loughborough University is one of the UK’s leading centres of excellence for teaching and research in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) – with a proven track record in supplying industry with high-calibre, highly motivated graduates. The breadth of our expertise enables us to offer this exciting Natural Sciences course with multiple pathway opportunities. Facilities Students will have access to a range of world-class facilities including the University’s £17 million STEMLab, boasting state-of-the-art facilities across engineering and the sciences, plus outstanding facilities for IT, CAD, materials selection and process simulation applications, a campus observatory, and the latest technology and lab facilities for geographical research. Placements Natural Sciences carries the option to undertake a year-long professional placement gaining hands-on work experience and applying your knowledge in a real role with real responsibilities. Every course offers the option of a year-long professional placement. A year spent applying your learning in an industrial, commercial or research context gives you valuable work experience and may even introduce you to your future employer. This course was new for 2018 and as such there are no direct graduates just yet. However, the interdisciplinary and transferable skills you will develop throughout the course will have value in a wide range of organisations and roles across sectors, opening up all kinds of possibilities for your future employment or research. Professional recognition We are one of the founding members of the Society for Natural Sciences and have aligned our course for accreditation as soon as possible.

HIGHLY-RATED ACROSS THE RANGE OF DISCIPLINES IN NATURAL SCIENCES

£17M STEMLAB TEACHING FACILITIES

Natural Sciences MSci (Hons) DIS/DPS/DIntS*: 5 years full-time with placement year UCAS code: FCG0 MSci (Hons): 4 years full-time UCAS code: CGF0 BSc (Hons) DIS/DPS/DIntS*: 4 years full-time with placement year UCAS code: CFG0 BSc (Hons): 3 years full-time UCAS code: GFC0 Typical offers A level: AAA (MSci) or AAB (BSc) including two or three sciences. Dependent on the chosen pathway (see online prospectus) IB: (MSci) 37 (6,6,6 at HL) or (BSc) 35 (6,6,5 at HL) including two or three Sciences at HL. Dependent on the chosen pathway (see online prospectus) BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D plus AA (MSci) or AB (BSc) from two Sciences. Dependant on the chosen pathway (see online prospectus) GCSE: GCSE Maths grade 4/C

This course offers flexibility to study a combination of physical sciences including Chemistry, Bioscience, Physics, Mathematics, Geography and Materials. Year 1 Areas studied may include fundamentals of chemistry and physics, mathematical methods, biochemistry, genetics and molecular biology, environmental hazards, and materials processing. Year 2 Areas studied may include key aspects of interdisciplinary science, chemical spectroscopy, cellular signalling, vector calculus, quantum mechanics and biomaterials, dependent on the pathways chosen in year 1. Optional placement/study year Optional professional placement and/or overseas study. Year 3 Areas studied may include pharmokinetics and drug metabolism, virology and oncology, quantum physics, climate and society, nanomaterials and surface engineering, dependent on pathways chosen in year 2. Year 4 (MSci only) A major research project and advanced level training in your chosen subject. Graduate destinations Graduates will have knowledge and skills that are suited to career areas including scientific/medical research and analysis, environmental consultancy or finance and management. *Diploma in Industrial/Professional/International Studies

“I knew I couldn’t decide on a degree in one science, as I was still unsure. That’s why I decided to study Natural Sciences, which allows me to study different sciences in one degree.”

Haaris BSc Physics

“Physics for me is the closest thing we can get to real life magic.”

Courses

Physics 176 Engineering Physics 176 Mathematics and Physics 179 Physics with Theoretical Physics 179 Foundation Studies 134

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