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BSc Natural Sciences

The Open University🥇 TEF Gold
Part-timeSubject: Biological Sciences
Course Score
B /71
Graduate Salary
£29,500
Satisfaction
88%
Degree Completion
55%
Professional Jobs
75%
Meaningful Work
82%
The Course
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Syllabus & Modules

Year 1 Modules
12 items
Foundational Theories I
Core
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Introduction to the Field
Core
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Quantitative Research Methods
Core
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Qualitative Research Methods
Core
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Ethics and Professionalism
Core
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Foundational Theories II
Core
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Foundational Theories I
Core
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Introduction to the Field
Core
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Quantitative Research Methods
Core
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Qualitative Research Methods
Core
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Ethics and Professionalism
Core
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Foundational Theories II
Core
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Year 2 Modules
12 items
Year 3 Modules
12 items

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 250 respondents (53% response rate)

93%
Teaching Quality
89%
Assessment & Feedback
94%
Academic Support
92%
Organisation
92%
Learning Resources
72%
Student Voice

Tuition Fees2026/27 Info

Estimated annual costs for a standard full-time undergraduate degree at The Open University.

£9,250
Per Academic Year (UK Home)
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Government Student Loan

Eligible UK students do not pay upfront. Covered by SFE tuition fee loans.

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Entry Qualifications

A-level
31%
Other HE
26%
Degree
24%
Other
17%
Foundation
1%

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