21 Part-time 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).

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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

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. 

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

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.

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.

Learn about the seventeenth-century Scientific Revolution and its role in shaping the modern Western world with The Scientific Revolution - Understanding the Roots of Modern Science at University of Groningen through FutureLearn.

Naturopathy Basic Treatments from Madrid International College (MIC College) equips students with foundational and advanced knowledge of natural and holistic approaches to health and wellness.

Join the Applied Plant Science course from Warnborough College and develop a foundation for applying plant science in commercial situations. 

In the Sustainable Development for Problem Solvers - Exploring Sustainable Development course offered by KTH Royal Institute of Technology, you will be introduced to the concept of sustainable development and how it has evolved to what it currently means - a holistic, ongoing process to tackle environmental, social, and economic challenges of human development.

Sharpen Your Knowledge of the Changing Arctic with this Arctic Climate, Environ. and Geographies of a Changing North Specialization offered by Coursera in partnership with University of Colorado Boulder. Master your knowledge of the Arctic, the rapid changes taking place, and their connections with Northern peoples, economies and geopolitics.

In this Advanced Transport Phenomena course at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), you will learn about the engineering principles that play an important role in all of these and more phenomena. You will learn about microbalances, radiation, convection, diffusion and more and their applications in everyday life.