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Overview
This innovative and flexible Contemporary Topics in Science module from The Open University UK lets you tailor your study by choosing from a list of topics across all science disciplines.
To whet your appetite, you might wish to study about autism, nutrition, chemistry, citizen science – or astronomy, with an online telescope! This Contemporary Topics in Science module makes use of OpenLearn and other OU topic content.
Depending on the topics you choose, you may focus on one topic in depth or study three different topics. The end-of-module assessment will explore your science understanding along with the skills you’ve developed to be a successful science student.
What's included
You’ll have access to a module website, which includes:- a week-by-week study planner
- course-specific module materials
- audio and video content
- assessment details and submission section
- online tutorial access
- an online forum where you can talk with other students and get support.
Programme Structure
Topics:
- Galaxies, stars and planets
- Plants and people
- Astronomy with an online telescope
- Citizen science and global biodiversity
- Microgravity: living on the International Space Station
- Moons of our Solar System
- The science of alcohol
- The science of nutrition and healthy eating
- Understanding antibiotic resistance
- Understanding autism
Key information
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Credits
10 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Natural Sciences Health Sciences View 606 other Short Courses in Health Sciences in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- There is no formal pre-requisite study.
- This course is for people who are new to the subject area. You need little more than an interest in science and the motivation to discover more.
- Mathematically, you need only to be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide simple numbers. The structured teaching will take you to a level at which you’re happy to use maths as a tool in a range of scientific contexts. Should you wish to refresh your maths skills, we provide a ‘maths skills ebook’ to help you with, for example, fractions, percentages, reading graphs and tables, and scientific units.
- To cope with the written material, you should be able to read and understand written English of a style and complexity characteristic of a professional magazine or quality newspaper.
Tuition Fee
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International
623 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 623 GBP for the full programme -
National
623 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 623 GBP for the full programme
Living costs for Milton Keynes
848 - 1345 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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