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BSc (Honours) Natural Sciences

Open University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Study a specific science or pick and choose from different scientific disciplines. Many challenges facing society today involve an interdisciplinary approach; this degree lets you explore a range of sciences. Start with a wide-ranging introduction to topical areas of modern science, giving you a good grounding in each branch. Then, continue with a broad-based approach or focus on a single area of science. Our OpenSTEM Labs allow you to do practical work online. At the same time, some modules offer optional hands-on laboratory work and fieldwork.

  • Accredited by the Society for Natural Sciences (SNS).

  • Study an interdisciplinary, broad-based route and pick modules across the science curriculum.

  • Or pick a specialist route and focus on one of six branches of science.

  • Develop investigative and laboratory skills using our award-winning OpenSTEM Labs.

  • Practice hands-on laboratory work and fieldwork (with online options).

General Eligibility

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification; however, to get the best from it you’ll need some knowledge of science concepts and mathematical skills, and the ability to read and write to a good standard of English.

Part Time Work Details

In a distance learning course, there are typically no strict regulations regarding part-time employment, providing students with the flexibility to pursue work opportunities while studying remotely. This autonomy allows individuals to manage their schedules and balance professional commitments with their educational pursuits.

What You'll Study

1 Stage-1 (120 Credits)

  • Questions in science

  • Science: concepts and practice

  • Essential Mathematics 1

  • Essential mathematics 2

  • Introducing statistics

  • Physics and space

  • Technologies in practice

2 Stage-2 (120 Credits)

  • Concepts in chemistry

  • Earth science

  • Environmental science

  • Cell and molecular biology

  • The biology of survival

  • Cell and molecular biology

  • The biology of survival

  • Concepts in chemistry

  • Earth science

  • Environmental science

  • Physics: from classical to quantum

  • Mathematical methods

  • Remote experiments in physics and space

  • Astronomy

  • Mathematical methods

  • Planetary science and the search for life

  • Remote experiments in physics and space

3 Stage-3 (120 Credits)

  • Biological science: from genes to species

  • Chemistry: further concepts and applications

  • Earth processes (S309)60Environment: responding to change

  • Astrophysics of stars and exoplanets

  • Cosmology and the Distant Universe

  • Electromagnetism

  • Infectious disease and public health

  • Quantum physics: fundamentals and applications

  • Signals and perception: the science of the senses

  • Terrestrial ecosystems: Deterministic and stochastic dynamics

  • Evaluating contemporary science

  • Geology and sustainability

  • Mathematical methods and fluid mechanics

  • Nanoscale engineering

  • Renewable energy

  • Science project module: biology

  • Science project module: chemistry

  • Science project course: environmental science practical project

  • Science project course: geosciences

  • Science project module: health sciences

  • Science project course: radiation and matter

  • Biological science: from genes to species

  • Evaluating contemporary science

  • Infectious disease and public health

  • Terrestrial ecosystems

  • Signals and perception: the science of the senses

  • Science project module: biology

  • Chemistry: further concepts and applications

  • Evaluating contemporary science

  • Nanoscale engineering

  • Infectious disease and public health

  • Renewable energy

  • Signals and perception: the science of the senses

  • Terrestrial ecosystems

  • Science project module: chemistry

  • Earth processes

  • Evaluating contemporary science

  • Terrestrial ecosystems

  • Science project course: geosciences

  • Environment: responding to change

  • Evaluating contemporary scienceGeology

  • and sustainability

  • Terrestrial

  • Science project course: environmental science practical project

  • Electromagnetism

  • Quantum physics: fundamentals and applications

  • Astrophysics of stars and exoplanets

  • Computational applied mathematics

  • Cosmology and the Distant Universe

  • Deterministic and stochastic dynamics

  • Mathematical methods and fluid mechanics

  • Science project course: radiation and matter

  • Astrophysics of stars and exoplanets

  • Cosmology and the Distant Universe

  • Computational applied mathematics

  • Deterministic and stochastic dynamics

  • Electromagnetism

  • Evaluating contemporary science

  • Mathematical methods and fluid mechanics

  • Quantum physics: fundamentals and applications

  • Science project course: radiation and matter

Language Requirement

  • IELTS00
  • TOEFL00
  • PTE00
  • Duolingo00

This subject has no language prerequisite.

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