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Natural Sciences (Biology) (Q64-BIO)

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Course option

3years

Distance learning | 2024

Subject

Biology

In this specialist route available in our BSc (Honours) Natural Sciences (Q64), you’ll explore diverse aspects of biology from cells to whole organisms, with further options to study subject areas such as human biology, or to explore the role of science in society. You’ll develop analytical and scientific literacy skills carrying out practical work and a research project.

**Key features of the course**
- Accredited by the Society for Natural Sciences (SNS).

- Awarded interim accreditation by the Royal Society of Biology (RSB).

- Covers a contemporary understanding of a wide range of biology subjects with study of the scientific method throughout.

- Develops biological data handling, some statistical analysis and varied presentation skills, with report-writing and IT skills.

- Delivers practical work through a range of home and field investigations, as well as virtual and remote experiments delivered via our award-winning OpenScience Laboratory.

- Includes the opportunity to develop fieldwork and practical skills through optional short residential schools.

Modules

This degree has three stages, each comprising 120 credits:
In Stage 1, you’ll study two 60-credit modules.
In Stage 2, you’ll study two 30-credit modules and choose 60 credits of option modules.
In Stage 3, you’ll study one 60-credit module, choose one 30-credit module and complete a 30-credit project module.

The Uni


Course location:

Distance Learning

Department:

The Open University

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