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Stage 1120 credits

Stage 2120 credits

Stage 3120 credits

Total of 360 credits

How long will it take?

Part-time: 16–18 hrs/week for 6 years

Full-time: 32–36 hrs/week for 3 years

Stage 1120 credits

Stage 2120 credits

Total of 240 credits

How long will it take?

Part-time: 16–18 hrs/week for 4 years

Full-time: 32–36 hrs/week for 2 years

Stage 1120 credits

Total of 120 credits

How long will it take?

Part-time: 16–18 hrs/week for 2 years

Full-time: 32–36 hrs/week for 1 year

Whether you choose a broad range of science topics or specialise your study, you’ll have the opportunity to explore where your scientific interests lie. With modules and qualifications informed by our scientific and educational research, we take pride in our international reputation for teaching and research across multiple science disciplines.

The OU can offer you:

Expand your career opportunities with The Open University’s high-quality teaching and active involvement in international research programmes. With ever-increasing employer demand for skilled and qualified science graduates, this could be your starting point for a career in:

Study individual modules to build your skills or explore a new interest – and count them towards a qualification if you decide to take your studies further.

See our full list of Science modules

Browse all the Science courses we offer – certificates, diplomas and degrees.

See our full list of Science courses

We also offer a range of postgraduate Science courses.

See our full list of postgraduate Science courses