Comments about BSc Natural Sciences - At the institution - Nottingham - Nottinghamshire
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Objectives
In response to the ever-increasing demand for graduates with expertise in multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary science, The University of Nottingham is introducing a Natural Sciences degree programme for 2009 entry with UCAS applications being received from 2008 onwards. The degree offers a challenging and diverse blend of science subjects that will appeal to talented students who wish to keep their career options open. Subject material is drawn from the five major research Schools of Biology, Biosciences (plant science, biotechnology, and environmental science), Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics and Astronomy, and is chosen to provide graduates with a grounding in science that is ideally suited to meet the intellectual and practical scientific challenges of the 21st century. The Natural Sciences degree programme combines flexibility with breadth and allows you to pursue subjects that match your interests and aptitudes.
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Entry requirements
Required subjects: two sciences subjects at A level, preferably from biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics IB score: 34 (including 6 in the two science subjects at Higher Level)
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Academic title
BSc Natural Sciences
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Course description
BSc Natural Sciences
Programme
Years one, two and three
You will take a combination of three subjects in year one, two or three subjects in year two, and two subjects in year three. Examples of possible year one and two subject combinations could be: Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics and Astronomy; Biology, Physics and Mathematics; or Biology, Biosciences and Chemistry.
Each subject consists of a group of modules that, when taken together, add up to the total number of credits (120) per year. The modules are drawn from those offered by the participating Schools.
Biology
Medical Molecular Genetics ? Fundamentals of Molecular Evolution ? Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience ? Developmental Biology ? Immunobiology
Biosciences
Plant Biotechnology ? Environmental Measurement ? Molecular Plant Pathology ? Oceanography ? Plant Development Genetics
Chemistry
Synthesis and Stereochemistry ? Quantum Chemistry and Spectroscopy ? Molecular Energetics ? Solid State Chemistry ? Catalysis
Mathematics
Calculus ? Differential Equations and Fourier Analysis ? Numerical and Computational Methods ? Applications of Fluid Mechanics ? Nonlinear Dynamical Systems
Physics and Astronomy
Electromagnetism, Statistical and Thermal Physics ? Optics, Solid State Physics ? The Structure of Stars (all modules are subject to change)
