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Applying for Natural Sciences

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All students should apply through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) using institution code N84 and one of the course codes below:

BSc Natural Sciences 3-year - FGC0
BSc Natural Sciences with International Study 4-year - FGY0
MSci Natural Sciences 4-year - GFC0
MSci Natural Sciences with International Study 5-year - GFY0

Students interested in the with Placement Year or with Year in Computer Science programmes are advised to apply for the with International Study programmes as these are the same length.

What makes you stand out?

Things that make you stand out on your UCAS form:

Academic ability and potential as shown by achieved and predicted grades.
Strong reasons for choosing the course at Nottingham, and motivation to study science.
Related work or voluntary experience showing commitment to a chosen career.
Extracurricular activities, achievements and interests.

Fifth choice students - students who are applying predominantly for another course should focus on this course in their Personal Statement. The Personal Statement is not critical for your application to natural sciences at Nottingham and it may be for other courses such as medicine or veterinary medicine.

Further guidance on completing your personal statement can be found on the UCAS site.

Offers

Offers: The primary criterion is academic ability, but other factors will be considered including your motivation and commitment to complete the course.

Entry Requirements: We advise you to check the entry requirements, paying attention to individual requirements for streams you are interested in, before applying.

Interviews: Offers are usually made without an interview if applying direct from school but we may interview students who have been out of a full-time study environment for more than 18 months.

Deferred Entry

We are happy to accept applications 12 months before the date of admission. If you are taking a gap year make sure you make good use of this year for your personal development, for example by travelling, by taking up paid employment or by doing volunteer work.

Please get in touch with us if you have any queries related to deferred entry.

Information for International Applicants

The University of Nottingham is a global university, with a long tradition and extensive experience of welcoming and supporting students from around the world. Both the University and the course welcome applications from international and EU students.

Before applying, we advise you to check the entry requirements paying particular attention to individual stream requirements. There is information at the bottom of the entry requirements page regarding country specific qualifications. If you are not sure whether we would accept your qualification please contact us.

Natural Sciences is taught and assessed in English so it is important that both international and EU students have a good command of the English language. Details can be found on the entry requirements page.

The University of Nottingham has a strong network of support for international students – from first enquiry through to graduation.

Applying as an international student

Applicants with Additional Support Needs

The University of Nottingham is committed to promoting access for students who have a disability, specific learning difficulty and/or a long-term medical condition. We have more than 1,250 students at the University with disabilities and our aim is to provide a high level of support and guidance from the moment you first enquire to the moment you graduate. We aim to enable students to fulfil the requirements of their courses as independently as possible, and provide a range of services accordingly.

If you have a condition which impacts your studies you are encouraged to alert the University at an early stage, to assist in ensuring provision of appropriate support services. Applicants can do this by specifying a disability code on their UCAS application, they will then be contacted in confidence if further information is needed and advised about the support which is available.

If you have a disability and intend to come on to one of our Open Days, or Offer Holder Events please contact us in the first instance to discuss any particular support you may need for your visit.