Natural Sciences Online Bachelor and Master Degree Courses in the UK

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Jobs & Career Perspectives

Career perspectives for Natural Sciences

15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

Current jobs

Among graduates of Natural Sciences who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

Specialisations within Natural Sciences

  • Astronomy
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Earth Science
  • Physics

Grading & Study Time

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Entry Requirements / Admissions


Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Natural Sciences, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

FAQ

  • The following degrees are offered for Natural Sciences studies:
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) - BSc (Hons)
  • Diploma of Higher Education - DipHE
  • Certificate of Higher Education - CertHE

According to a 2019 study conducted at Northeastern University in the U.S., 83% of business executives considered an online degree from a well-known institution to have the same value as its equivalent on-campus degree. The same study found that respect for online degrees has been increasing dramatically over the last decade. The reputation of the institution is generally more important than whether the degree is obtained online. The COVID pandemic has erased any remaining stigma that online education may have had in the past.

Natural Sciences (Astronomy and Planetary Science) (Q64-AST) - BSc (Hons) at The Open University received the highest rating among all graduates in the National Student Survey 2022 with a rating of 91 out of 100 among 475 respondents.