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Explore globally important health topics with this introduction to health sciences, from nutrition and infectious diseases to pain and breast cancer screening.

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16-18 hours per week	October 2026

Questions in science introduces you to key topics in astronomy and planetary science, biology, chemistry, Earth and environmental sciences and physics.

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16-18 hours per week	October 2026

Explore core ideas in biology, chemistry, physics, Earth and environmental sciences, building practical and analytical skills to understand how science works.

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16-18 hours per week	October 2026

Designed to develop academic skills for further study, this introductory module offers insights into a range of subject areas, including science, engineering and design, environment, mathematics, computing and IT.

Part-time	Earliest Start date:
Less than 16 hours per week	October 2026

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Less than 16 hours per week	August 2026

This module introduces topics and academic skills in the social sciences, psychology, health and social wellbeing, sport, education and childhood studies.

Part-time	Earliest Start date:
Less than 16 hours per week	October 2026

Explore language technologies, a rapidly rising form of AI (Artificial Intelligence), and their impact in our everyday working lives.

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Less than 16 hours per week	August 2026

The course critically examines historical, ethical and social issues around AI technology, and includes views from activists and experts in technology corporations, NGOs and government.

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Less than 16 hours per week	August 2026

Our natural sciences degree allows you to study a multidisciplinary natural sciences course or to specialise in a particular branch of science.

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16-18 hours per week	32-36 hours per week	October 2026

If you’re fascinated by human biology and the prevention, detection and treatment of disease, then this degree is for you.

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16-18 hours per week	32-36 hours per week	October 2026

Our environmental science degree teaches you about ecosystems, environmental patterns and processes, and how to address important ecological issues.

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16-18 hours per week	32-36 hours per week	October 2026

Our natural sciences certificate is a multidisciplinary course that introduces the branches of science, including biology, chemistry, and physics.

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16-18 hours per week	32-36 hours per week	October 2026

This certificate offers an accessible and engaging introduction to the science behind human health and disease.

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16-18 hours per week	32-36 hours per week	October 2026

Examine human health by focusing on particular health conditions, and use science, maths, psychology and epidemiology to explore the causes and distribution of ill health.

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16-18 hours per week	32-36 hours per week	October 2026

Our natural sciences diploma allows you to study a multidisciplinary natural sciences course or to specialise in a particular branch of science.

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16-18 hours per week	32-36 hours per week	October 2026

Explore a variety of topics, including human biology, cellular and analytical biology, neurobiology, cognitive psychology, mental health, and more.

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16-18 hours per week	32-36 hours per week	October 2026

Our environmental science diploma teaches you about ecosystems, environmental patterns and processes, and how to address important ecological issues.

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16-18 hours per week	32-36 hours per week	October 2026

This certificate provides evidence of scientific literacy and numeracy in health contexts and builds skills in interpreting and analysing evidence.

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16-18 hours per week	October 2026

This introduction to astronomy and planetary science investigates the stars, planets, galaxies, space exploration and the origin and evolution of the universe.

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16-18 hours per week	October 2026

This certificate combines studying fundamental physics concepts: classical mechanics, fields, waves, relativity, and quantum physics, with practical activity.

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16-18 hours per week	October 2026

Grow a rich, scientific understanding of the environment and learn how to tackle topical problems with our MEnv integrated masters degree.

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16-18 hours per week	32-36 hours per week	October 2026

This award is a specialised Astrophysics with Space Science route through our Master of Physics (MPhys) integrated masters degree.

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16-18 hours per week	32-36 hours per week	October 2026

Our Master of Physics (MPhys) integrated masters degree combines undergraduate and postgraduate modules – choose from three start points and two routes.

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16-18 hours per week	32-36 hours per week	October 2026

If you have already completed the Foundation Degree in Computing and IT Practice (or its equivalent), this top-up will give you a full honours degree.

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16-18 hours per week	32-36 hours per week	October 2026

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Science and health: an evidence-based approach

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Science, technology and maths Access module: fast track

AI language technology in the workplace

An introduction to artificial intelligence

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