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Overview
Conduct online and home investigations to develop your practical skills, including: experimental design; good laboratory practice; and data handling, interpretation and reporting. Plus, develop your science communication skills by participating in an online journal club.
Key facts
You will learn during the Investigative Approaches In Biology And Chemistry module at The Open University UK.
As well as studying key investigative skills and techniques related to biology and chemistry, you’ll also develop your skills for further study of biology and chemistry including:
- numeracy
- problem solving
- handling and presenting data
- collaboration
- communication.
Programme Structure
Modules
- Topic 1: The investigative scientist
- Topic 2: Investigating food safety
- Topic 3: Investigating pesticides
- Topic 4: Investigating drug metabolism
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 8 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Chemistry Biology Educational Research View 23 other Short Courses in Educational Research in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
There are no formal entry requirements.
However, you will need appropriate knowledge of biology or chemistry. You’d normally be prepared by completing OU level 1 study as part of one of the biology, chemistry or natural sciences qualifications, having passed Questions in science (S111) or Science: concepts and practice (S112).
Tuition Fees
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