Natural Sciences (W37)

Explore the natural world and tailor your learning path with this interdisciplinary diploma. You can explore a broad range of scientific topics, including astronomy, biology, chemistry, Earth sciences, environmental science, and physics, or choose to focus more deeply on the areas that interest you most. Alongside developing critical thinking, data analysis, and problem-solving skills, you’ll learn to connect knowledge across disciplines. This flexible approach prepares you for further study in natural sciences or related fields, while equipping you with versatile skills valued in research, conservation, and science-focused careers.

Key features of the course

• Starts with an introduction to topical areas of modern science, giving you a good grounding in each

• Allows you to pick modules from across a wide science curriculum

• Provides opportunities for hands-on laboratory and field work, or take part online from home

• Develops logical and critical thinking skills, highly prized in the workplace

Course Modules

This natural sciences diploma has two stages, each comprising 120 credits.

Stage 1: You’ll begin with a 60-credit introductory science module that explores a range of scientific disciplines. You’ll then choose one of the available routes, and study a further 60 credits: Broad, Astronomy and planetary science, Biology, Chemistry, Earth sciences, Environmental science, Physics.

Stage 2: You’ll study 120 credits from your chosen route.