BSc (Honours) in Natural Sciences (Chemistry)
Open University
Key Information
Campus location
Online United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
3 - 6 years
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
GBP 6,924 / per year *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* cost per year full-time; £3,462 - cost per year part-time
Introduction
In this specialist route, you’ll learn about the structure, properties and reactivity of molecules, and the integral role these play in our understanding of the world about us. On completion of your degree, as well as gaining an understanding of chemistry, you’ll develop analytical and scientific literacy skills by carrying out practical work and a research project.
Key features of the course
- Covers the classical disciplines of chemistry (organic, inorganic and physical chemistry) as well as atmospheric and biological chemistry
- Develops investigative and laboratory skills through practical investigations delivered via our award-winning OpenScience laboratory
- Offers the option of hands-on laboratory work via short residential schools
- Allows you to apply your knowledge exploring a chemistry topic in-depth in a final project of your choosing
Accessibility
We make all our qualifications as accessible as possible and have a comprehensive range of services to support all our students. The BSc (Honours) Natural Sciences uses a variety of study materials and has the following elements:
- studying a mixture of printed and online material – online learning resources may include websites, audio/video media clips, and interactive activities such as online quizzes
- using mathematical and scientific expressions, notations and associated techniques
- undertaking practical work or using an online laboratory
- working with specialist reading material such as scientific journals
- using specialist software
- working in a group with other students
- using and/or producing diagrams and/or screenshots
- finding external/third party material online.
Program Outcome
This qualification develops your learning in four main areas:
- Knowledge and understanding
- Cognitive skills
- Practical and professional skills
- Key skills
The level and depth of your learning gradually increase as you work through the qualification. You’ll be supported throughout by the OU’s unique style of teaching and assessment – which includes a personal tutor to guide and comment on your work; top quality course materials; e-learning resources like podcasts, interactive media and online materials; tutorial groups and community forums.
Curriculum
Course details
This degree has three stages, each comprising 120 credits.
- You’ll start Stage 1 with a 60-credit introductory science module, then continue with another 60-credit science module.
- At Stage 2 you’ll study one 60-credit module and a further 60 credits from a range of science modules.
- At Stage 3, you’ll study a 60-credit module, choose a further 30-credit module and complete your degree with a 30-credit project module.