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BSc (Hons) Natural Sciences

Durham University

1 Location : Durham Campus

Course details

Study mode

Full time

Length

3 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Optional

Year abroad

Optional

Foundation year

Not Available

Study mode

Full time

Length

3 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Optional

Year abroad

Optional

Foundation year

Not Available

Course data summary

Average Earnings

£30,000

15 months after the course for Physical sciences graduates at Durham University

Employment

85%

go on to work and/or study

15 months after the course for BSc (Hons) Natural Sciences graduates at Durham University

70%

are using what they learnt during their studies in their current work

15 months after the course for BSc (Hons) Natural Sciences graduates at Durham University

77%

The course has developed the knowledge and skills I think I will need for my future.

Final year BSc (Hons) Natural Sciences students at Durham University

80%

Staff value students’ views and opinions about the course.

Final year BSc (Hons) Natural Sciences students at Durham University

84%

Teaching staff have supported my learning well.

Final year BSc (Hons) Natural Sciences students at Durham University

What you need to know about the data

  • The data is from students surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Some courses and providers have been affected more than others.
  • The data tells you about the experience of recent students, but your experience may be different.
  • Read more about this data

Student Satisfaction

The Student satisfaction score is not available for courses in England because the question is not included in the survey for England.

Read more about this data

The teaching on my course

91%

82%

94%

80%

Data from

105 students (73% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

87%

87%

78%

74%

77%

Data from

105 students (73% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

65%

81%

79%

77%

55%

Data from

105 students (73% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

90%

84%

Data from

105 students (73% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

82%

86%

Data from

105 students (73% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

86%

88%

84%

Data from

105 students (73% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

87%

80%

56%

33%

Data from

105 students (73% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

77% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from

105 students (73% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

93% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.

Data from

105 students (73% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

What you need to know about entry data

  • These are the qualifications students had when they were accepted onto this course. This is not a list of qualifications a person needs to have to be accepted onto this course

Read more about entry data

Qualification types

Data for entrants in 2021-22

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

200 students

Chart labels explained

UCAS Tariff points

Data for entrants in 2021-22

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

185 students

95% of students are still on the course or have completed it

After 1 year on the course

Data for entrants in 2020-21

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

170 students.

What you need to know about professional accreditation

A professionally accredited course is one which has been approved or endorsed by one or more professional bodies. This is because the learning and achievement of graduates meets the professional benchmarks and standards set by the accrediting body.

Read more about professional accreditation

Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS). Find out more

Recognised by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of eligibility for Associate Membership. Find out more

Accredited by the Geological Society for the purpose of partially meeting the experience requirement for Chartered Geologist. Find out more

What you need to know about earnings data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Labour markets change
  • Salaries vary across regions in the UK
  • There are lots of factors that affect graduate earnings.
  • Read more about earnings

Average earnings for all full-time Physical sciences courses

The data displayed is from students on courses in Physical sciences.

This includes data from all courses in this subject at the same university or college. There was not enough data to publish more specific information – either because the course is new, or there are too few students. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

For graduates from Durham University

After 15 months

£30,000

Typical range: £26,000 - £34,000

Data from

130 people

(61% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£33,000

Typical range: £27,500 - £41,500

Data from

285 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£39,000

Typical range: £30,500 - £53,500

Data from

360 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Physical sciences graduates in:

After 15 months

£27,000

Typical range: £23,000 - £31,500

Data from

7465 people.

97% of UK-resident Physical sciences graduates from Durham University are employed in England.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£26,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £20,500 - £33,000

Data from

9250 people.

97% of UK-resident Physical sciences graduates from Durham University are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£31,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £24,500 - £40,500

Data from

10435 people.

96% of UK-resident Physical sciences graduates from Durham University are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

What you need to know about employment data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during Covid-19 pandemic
  • Labour markets vary and change over time
  • Employment and job opportunities vary across regions in the UK
  • Read more about employment

85% of the students go on to work and / or study

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

60 students (58% of those who were asked).

Occupation types 15 months after the course

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

35 students (60% of those who were asked).

90% In highly skilled work

  • 20% Finance Professionals
  • 20% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
  • 15% Information Technology Professionals
  • 15% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 5% Teaching Professionals
  • 5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
  • 5% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • 5% Artistic, literary and media occupations

10% In other work

  • 5% Elementary occupations
  • 5% Administrative occupations

0% In unknown work

  • Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

What you need to know about the data

80% of graduates find their current work meaningful

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Data from

25 students (60% of those who were asked)

70% Usefulness

I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.

80% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

80% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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