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Is anyone taking Natural science at Lancaster?

Is anyone taking Natural science at Lancaster that I would be willing to answer some questions on what the univerity and course is like? It would be a great help :smile:
Reply 1
Original post by perry2323
Is anyone taking Natural science at Lancaster that I would be willing to answer some questions on what the univerity and course is like? It would be a great help :smile:


Yes I am starting my 3rd year. You can ask me any questions. :biggrin:
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Reply 2
Original post by AJCSShp
Yes I am starting my 3rd year. You can ask me any questions. :biggrin:


:biggrin: thankyou!
Ill do a few questions at a time.
With the course being a mix of topics/subjects how is each year structured? Do you do all the topics at the same time or a term of one then a term of another?
Which ones are you taking?
Reply 3
Original post by perry2323
:biggrin: thankyou!
Ill do a few questions at a time.
With the course being a mix of topics/subjects how is each year structured? Do you do all the topics at the same time or a term of one then a term of another?
Which ones are you taking?


Well in the first year you take 3 themes. These can be in any science subjects, you can take 1 of those themes in any other subject, with a few exceptions such as law.

In the sciences normally all the themes have 5 modules (being 8 credits each). And 2 are in the Michaelmas term, 2 in the lent term and 1 in the summer term. With my modules they all lasted 5 weeks.

So normally you will have 3 modules running at the same time throughout the year, so the schedule is pretty busy. And if you take for example chemistry, biology and environmental science in the 1st year you will also 3 afternoons of labs per week.

In my first year I took pure maths, the environmental science theme, and the chemistry theme. Both the maths and chemistry departments offer 2 themes.

If you are thinking of taking physics there are no labs in first year.

For the 2nd and 3rd year you get a lot of choice. If you want I can tell you more about 2nd year structure, just ask.
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Reply 4
Original post by AJCSShp
Well in the first year you take 3 themes. These can be in any science subjects, you can take 1 of those themes in any other subject, with a few exceptions such as law.


Thanks :smile: Im debating between Physics, Geography, Natural science, engineering and maths.
Do you enjoy environmental science and maths? Do you go outside a lot for ES eg to the peak/lake district?
Would you recommed buying or taking a bike to Lancaster?
What kind of atmosphere is Lancaster - does everyone go out clubbing all the time, im a introvert and dont enjoy going out to clubs would I be considered weird?
Reply 5
Original post by perry2323
Thanks :smile: Im debating between Physics, Geography, Natural science, engineering and maths.
Do you enjoy environmental science and maths? Do you go outside a lot for ES eg to the peak/lake district?
Would you recommend buying or taking a bike to Lancaster?
What kind of atmosphere is Lancaster - does everyone go out clubbing all the time, I'm a introvert and don't enjoy going out to clubs would I be considered weird?


Wow you really aren't sure what you want to do! I was the same when applying to uni and that why natural sciences is such a good option!
I really enjoy my environmental science modules they are really interesting, plus there are plenty of practicals which I enjoy. In regards to field trips we went to a yorkshire cave system in my first year. Geography modules have more field trips, the reason I didn't take geography was because it was one big 40 credit module, and I was worried that it might not go that well.
In 2nd and 3rd year for env sci there are plenty of optional modules which are mainly coursework field trips. I went to one this summer in devon for a week for a hydrology course. The people were great, the weather lovely and lecturer amazing.

Maths I only took in first year and it was HARD, if you are good at maths go for it though. I managed to scrap a 2.2 in maths and got a 3rd in one module, if you don't take further maths it is really hard and the learning curve is steep.

Some people use bikes, the buses are really frequent though, so there is no need really. Unless you want to do it for exercise.

Whilst loads of people do go out clubbing, people don't think you are weird if you don't. In my first year I went clubbing in freshers week, then for special occasions such as Halloween, I also went to the extravs. I still made loads of friends and got on well with my flat mates. I was also in Cartmel which is considered the 'quiet' college.
In 2nd year I didn't go clubbing once, as I really don't enjoy it. I went to pubs and house parties though. As long as you just give it a go once, no one will think you strange, but don't let people force you into things. The peer pressure at uni is pretty strong. Make sure you join societies to find like minded friends! :smile:
Reply 6
Original post by AJCSShp
Wow you really aren't sure what you want to do! I was the same when applying to uni and that why natural sciences is such a good option!
I really enjoy my environmental science modules they are really interesting, plus there are plenty of practicals which I enjoy. In regards to field trips we went to a yorkshire cave system in my first year. Geography modules have more field trips, the reason I didn't take geography was because it was one big 40 credit module, and I was worried that it might not go that well.
In 2nd and 3rd year for env sci there are plenty of optional modules which are mainly coursework field trips. I went to one this summer in devon for a week for a hydrology course. The people were great, the weather lovely and lecturer amazing.

Maths I only took in first year and it was HARD, if you are good at maths go for it though. I managed to scrap a 2.2 in maths and got a 3rd in one module, if you don't take further maths it is really hard and the learning curve is steep.

Some people use bikes, the buses are really frequent though, so there is no need really. Unless you want to do it for exercise.

Whilst loads of people do go out clubbing, people don't think you are weird if you don't. In my first year I went clubbing in freshers week, then for special occasions such as Halloween, I also went to the extravs. I still made loads of friends and got on well with my flat mates. I was also in Cartmel which is considered the 'quiet' college.
In 2nd year I didn't go clubbing once, as I really don't enjoy it. I went to pubs and house parties though. As long as you just give it a go once, no one will think you strange, but don't let people force you into things. The peer pressure at uni is pretty strong. Make sure you join societies to find like minded friends! :smile:


Hi there, sorry to revive this thread so abruptly but I am currently in the same situation, and was thinking about what to put for my firm choice, I am predicted ABB but I will work hard and they say that for me AAA looks achievable, I do Maths, Physics, Geography and AS further maths this year and would like to study Engineering, physics, maths, geography and maybe computer science. As you can see, I do not have a strong idea of what I want to do yet but its along the same line :/ Anyways, my question to anyone that can answer is, is it better to do this course and have a broader (but less intense) knowledge of the subject or is it better to specialise in physics/eng/geo/computing? If you dont mind me asking, if you have finished what career prospects have you had or are you employed? Thanks!

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