Overview

Natural Sciences from Birkbeck, University of London allows you to take a holistic approach to the scientific challenges of the future.

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It equips you with a broad science knowledge base and sets you on the path to being a subject specialist. You will be able to choose modules from across our Faculty of Science while developing core scientific skills in data analysis and laboratory techniques.
In your final year, you will undertake a novel research project in a scientific specialism of your choice.
You will follow a core curriculum comprising field classes and laboratory work which aim to foster teamwork and a strong group identity throughout your time at Birkbeck.
Our teaching philosophy is based around flexibility, allowing you to fit this degree around other commitments. Our core teaching is in the evening and our bioscience modules also offer afternoon classes.
Some of our modules may also offer online attendance where you can attend classes with our internationally distinguished researchers in our world-class laboratories in London with the option of watching live streams or recorded lectures at home using our online teaching platform.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Earth History
Foundations of Astronomy
Geology of the Solar System
Laboratory Skills in Biochemistry
Medical Microbiology and Immunology
Molecular Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-29 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

UCAS tariff points 3 years full-time: 96-120 points (e.g. A-levels CCC-BBB) | 4 years full-time with Foundation Year: 48 points
Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests.
If you are not from the UK and you do not already have residency here, you may need to apply for a visa.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

18500 GBP / year

≈ 18500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time home students: £7,145 per year

Part-time international students: £13,545 per year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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