The season, titled Tomorrow's World, will look at how science is changing peoples’ lives, reshaping the world, and rewriting the future of healthcare.

“We’ve come together behind a simple, and very bold ambition - to equip all of us with the knowledge and understanding we need to make sense of our lives and the future," said Tony Hall, BBC Director-General. "Science is changing the world at an extraordinary pace."

BBC's Head of Commissioning for Science and Specialist Factual, Tom McDonald, added, “Science broadcasting has an extraordinary history at the BBC. I'm delighted we're continuing the legacy of Tomorrow's World with this brilliant range of titles."

"These titles sit at the heart of the BBC's year of science and are possible only because of the strength of our partnerships and our relationships with the best producers of science content in the UK.”

The campaign will feature a range of content on the website to engage people who want to find out more and debate these topics, as well as short films, interactive calculators and social media content, including Twitter Q&As with some of Britain's most prestigious scientists.

There will be a range of content across the BBC, from scientific documentaries to factual entertainment:

Britain’s Greatest Invention, BBC Two

Dr Hannah Fry and Ant Anstead present a live show from the Science Museum Group's stores, where the public will vote from a shortlist for the invention which they feel has been the most influential and important to their lives.

10 Things You Need To Know About The Future, BBC Two

Dr Hannah Fry returns alongside top science experts to investigate the questions the British public wants to know about the future.

Stephen Hawking: Expedition New Earth, BBC Two

Professor Stephen Hawking will present his theories and predictions that the human race only has one hundred years before we need to colonise another planet.

Operation, BBC Two

A new medical series focuses on the pioneering scientific work and cutting-edge care taking place in the operating theatres of Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.

Toughest Job In The Universe, BBC Two

Toughest Job In The Universe will follow twelve men and women as they undertake elements of the grueling astronaut selection process.

Fixing The Future: The Great Village Green War, BBC Four

This follows green energy enthusiast Robert Llewellyn’s year-long campaign to persuade residents of a Cotswolds village to generate their own power.

Horizon: Being Transgender, BBC Two

This documentary will explore the process of a transgender transition and what happens psychologically, physically and biologically.

Fixing The Future: Michael Mosley Vs. The Suberbugs, BBC Four

Michael Mosley will be looking into what can be done to combat antibiotic resistance.

How To Stay Young, BBC One

Angela Rippon and Chris van Tulleken will return for the second series, which sees them, along with a team of experts, apply scientific knowledge to help volunteers slow down the ageing process.

Big Life Fix, BBC Two

Big Life Fix returns to see some of the best scientific brains in Britain use science and technology to change the lives of those in need the most.