Overview
The investigations cover aspects as diverse as quantum mechanics; properties of electrons; planetary atmospheres and surface processes; and the structure and contents of the Milky Way.
You’ll use remote equipment ranging from an X-ray spectrometer to an optical telescope in Tenerife or a radio telescope in Milton Keynes. You’ll build your experience and expertise in practical investigation, including observation, hypothesising and reporting skills. An exciting project develops team-working skills critical to collaborative scientific enquiry.
You will learn
The practical skills developed in this Remote Experiments In Physics And Space at The Open University UK include:
- experimental technique and experimental design
- planning and conducting observations and experiments
- data handling, including computer programming for data analysis
- data presentation
- report writing
- safe working
- professional team working.
Programme Structure
There are three main investigations – covering astronomy, physics, and planetary science:Astronomy: Exploring the Milky Way
Physics: Electron–photon interactions
- Planetary science: Mars atmosphere and surface
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 8 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Physics Astronomy & Space Sciences View 13 other Short Courses in Astronomy & Space 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.
Other requirements
General requirements
This module has no formal entry requirements.
However, you must have the following:
- an appropriate level of mathematical ability
- a knowledge of either physics or astronomy/planetary science
- some experience of computer programming using Python or a similar language.
Tuition Fee
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International
1868 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1868 GBP for the full programme during 8 months. -
National
1868 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1868 GBP for the full programme during 8 months.