Natural Sciences with Foundation Year Undergraduate Programme By Birkbeck, University of London |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Our BSc Natural Sciences is designed so that you can construct your degree around your favourite science subjects, from outer space to the human brain, and everything in between. This natural sciences degree allows you to take a holistic approach to the scientific challenges of the future. 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. At the start of your degree, you will choose from one of five pathways comprising modules from two different streams:

  • Astronomy and Planetary Science + Bioscience
  • Astronomy and Planetary Science + Data Science
  • Earth and Environment + Bioscience
  • Bioscience + Data Science
  • Cognition and Neuroscience + Bioscience

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.

If you opt for the Foundation Year route, this will fully prepare you for undergraduate study. It is ideal if you are returning to study after a gap, or if you have not previously studied the relevant subjects, or if you didn't achieve the grades you need for a place on your chosen undergraduate degree.

This course has a mainly evening timetable with lectures, seminars and classes taking place in the evening, however, some pathways/options may require afternoon attendance if selected. There are also two daytime field trips.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Our BSc Natural Sciences is designed so that you can construct your degree around your favourite science subjects, from outer space to the human brain, and everything in between. This natural sciences degree allows you to take a holistic approach to the scientific challenges of the future. 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. At the start of your degree, you will choose from one of five pathways comprising modules from two different streams:

  • Astronomy and Planetary Science + Bioscience
  • Astronomy and Planetary Science + Data Science
  • Earth and Environment + Bioscience
  • Bioscience + Data Science
  • Cognition and Neuroscience + Bioscience

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.

If you opt for the Foundation Year route, this will fully prepare you for undergraduate study. It is ideal if you are returning to study after a gap, or if you have not previously studied the relevant subjects, or if you didn't achieve the grades you need for a place on your chosen undergraduate degree.

This course has a mainly evening timetable with lectures, seminars and classes taking place in the evening, however, some pathways/options may require afternoon attendance if selected. There are also two daytime field trips.

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