37 Short courses in Natural Sciences

Do you have a passion for animals? Is it your dream to work in a setting such as a veterinary clinic, zoo or animal shelter? Take the next step in your professional journey with the Pet Care - Veterinary Assistant course from International Career Institute (ICI).

The University of Canterbury Diploma in Science is a great option to learn a variety of scientific skills in a single year.

If you want to study science at university level without having to commit to a full-time degree, you might consider the University of Canterbury's Certificate in Science.

This Bugs, Brains and Beasts course from University of York aims to reinforce basic biological concepts. 

Berkeley Physics International Education at University of California, Berkeley partners with universities around the world to provide undergraduate international students an opportunity to study abroad at UC Berkeley for one semester or one year. 

The aim of the Theory and Methodology of Science (Natural and Technological Science) course offered by KTH Royal Institute of Technology is to provide a deeper understanding of the methodological and underlying philosophical issues that arise in science, and inspire to reflection on such issues within the student’s own area of study.

Anyone interested in the theory, the science and the applied issues surrounding intellectual humility. Learn more at the Intellectual Humility - Science programme from The University of Edinburgh.

How much time do you think about the products you use around your house? We pay attention to what we put inside of our bodies, but what about the chemicals we put inside our homes? International Open Academy offers the Brittany's Natural Home Cleaning programme.

This Nitrogen Management Essentials course from The University of Edinburgh is for anyone with an interest in the environmental and nitrogen challenges of the 21st century. 

This Crystallisation Science and Engineering short course at the University of Leeds will outline the fundamental science and engineering of crystallisation processes.

Applied Science (Level 5) at Edinburgh College is designed to develop your knowledge of the science industry. You will learn essential skills needed to progress into employment in the science sector or prepare you for further study in applied sciences. 

The Contemporary Topics in Science module is offered by The Open University UK.

This Questions In Science module at The Open University UK encompasses astronomy and planetary science; biology; chemistry; earth and environmental sciences; and physics. A series of questions, starting with ‘Can you make a hole in water? and ‘How do you know what is alive?’, demonstrates the interdisciplinarity of the sciences and teaches scientific thinking.

The Evaluating Contemporary Science module from The Open University UK is ideal preparation for anyone planning a career in science, particularly those intending to go on to study one of the Science project course modules. 

Bring your ideas to the field of Solvation Science. Win a research stay with cutting-edge Solvation Scientists. The Your Step into Solvation Science course is offered by Ruhr University Bochum.

By combining practical skills and theoretical knowledge, you'll be equipped to design breathtaking landscapes, cultivate sustainable crops, and restore natural ecosystems with AHC20422 Certificate II in Horticulture at Open Colleges

Students in the A Taste of Science and Engineering programme at the University of Warwick will sample a range of disciplines at the centre of Warwick's science and engineering undergraduate offer.

On this course Come Rain or Shine - Understanding the Weather at University of Reading by FutureLearn, you’ll explore the physical processes behind the UK’s distinctive weather patterns, through practical activities, weather experiments, and outdoor investigations.

The Surfaces, Colloids and Soft Matter - online course offered by KTH Royal Institute of Technology will address a broad range of surface and colloidal principles and see how these are applied for example in cosmetics, recycling, detergency, food technology and pharmaceuticals. 

In this Research and Culture program at the National Taiwan University, students will have the opportunity to participate in all fields of research at NTU's state-of-the-art laboratories led by their respective professors