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You’ll explore aspects of biology, chemistry, earth sciences, environmental sciences, physics, astronomy and planetary science – while developing critical thinking, data analysis and problem-solving skills.
Key features of the Diploma of Higher Education in Natural Sciences at The Open University
– Starts with an introduction to topical areas of modern science, giving you a good grounding in each
– Allows you to pick modules from across a wide science curriculum
– Provides opportunities for hands-on laboratory and field work, or take part online from home
– Develops logical and critical thinking skills that are highly prized in the workplace
The Open University is unique. It is a public research institution that delivers 100% of its courses by online learning. It is the only university of its type in the UK
This course is at level 6 in the UK Qualifications Framework. Level 6 is higher level study often referred to as undergraduate level.
The Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS) is a way to talk about the time and effort a course requires. One credit (or CATS point) equals 10 hours of learning effort.
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