Overview

Within this Natural Sciences DipHE from The Open University UK 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 facts:

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

Career opportunities:

Scientists are in demand in the jobs market, particularly if they also have good interpersonal skills and some workplace experience. The logical, reasoned approach needed for science study is relevant to many roles in the financial, business and public sectors – and employers in all fields put a high value on anyone who can deal competently with a large amount of complex information and turn it to good use.

The ability to select and analyse relevant data and to present conclusions concisely and logically is essential in most lines of work, as is the ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Questions in science
Science: concepts and practice

Essential mathematics
Earth sciences

Physics and space
Technologies in practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-11 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-08 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Natural Sciences View 8 other Bachelors in Natural Sciences in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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.
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Tuition Fees

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8184 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

7784 GBP / year

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