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This introductory physical sciences module will provide a taste of classical and quantum physics, astronomy, planetary science and cosmology, and introduce you to computer programming.

This online module offers a wide-ranging introduction to physics and its applications from the foundations of classical mechanics to the fundamental concepts of quantum physics.

This practical science module builds on your previous study with remote experiments in astronomy, physics and planetary science – adding a vital element of experimental work.

An innovative, flexible module that lets you tailor your study by choosing from a list of topics across all the science disciplines.

Questions in science is a key introductory science module that encompasses astronomy and planetary science; biology; chemistry; earth and environmental sciences; and physics.

Explore how our solar system formed and has evolved, and the rapidly-changing field of astrobiology – could there be intelligent life elsewhere in the Universe?

With a modern observational approach, this module encompasses two broad themes: stars and galaxies, and multi-wavelength astronomy.

This module explores basic statistical concepts for analysing and interpreting data, emphasising the practical but includes some of the underlying theory.

This innovative and flexible module allows you to count different types of learning such as OpenLearn towards a formal OU qualification.

SM380 takes you on a journey from the fundamental concepts of quantum physics to contemporary applications in quantum systems and quantum computing.

Explore the properties, structure, and evolution of stars and exoplanets, and analyse robotic telescope observations of transiting exoplanet host stars.

In this module, you’ll investigate and produce an in-depth project on an aspect of physical science within a range of defined topics.

Discover how the theory of electromagnetism unifies electricity and magnetism, one of the most outstanding achievements of classical physics.

The module introduces modern cosmology and extragalactic astrophysics, exploring ideas via problem-solving and interpretation of observational evidence.