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36 Short courses in Natural Sciences

Pet Care - Veterinary Assistant
Do you have a passion for animals? Is it your dream to work in a setting such as a veterinary clinic, zoo or animal shelter? Take the next step in your professional journey with the Pet Care - Veterinary Assistant course from International Career Institute (ICI).

Science
If you want to study science at university level without having to commit to a full-time degree, you might consider the University of Canterbury's Certificate in Science.

Science
The University of Canterbury Diploma in Science is a great option to learn a variety of scientific skills in a single year.

Pre-university - Insights into the Life Sciences
The Pre-university - Insights into the Life Sciences programme at The University of Edinburgh aims to introduce the Life Sciences to students who are considering university study.
Theory and Methodology of Science (Natural and Technological Science)
The aim of the Theory and Methodology of Science (Natural and Technological Science) course offered by KTH Royal Institute of Technology is to provide a deeper understanding of the methodological and underlying philosophical issues that arise in science, and inspire to reflection on such issues within the student’s own area of study.
Nitrogen Management Essentials
This Nitrogen Management Essentials course from The University of Edinburgh is for anyone with an interest in the environmental and nitrogen challenges of the 21st century.
Brittany's Natural Home Cleaning
How much time do you think about the products you use around your house? We pay attention to what we put inside of our bodies, but what about the chemicals we put inside our homes? International Open Academy offers the Brittany's Natural Home Cleaning programme.
Intellectual Humility - Science
Anyone interested in the theory, the science and the applied issues surrounding intellectual humility. Learn more at the Intellectual Humility - Science programme from The University of Edinburgh.
Crystallisation Science and Engineering
This Crystallisation Science and Engineering short course at the University of Leeds will outline the fundamental science and engineering of crystallisation processes.
Surfaces, Colloids and Soft Matter - online course
The Surfaces, Colloids and Soft Matter - online course offered by KTH Royal Institute of Technology will address a broad range of surface and colloidal principles and see how these are applied for example in cosmetics, recycling, detergency, food technology and pharmaceuticals.
Bugs, Brains and Beasts
This Bugs, Brains and Beasts course from University of York aims to reinforce basic biological concepts.
A Taste of Science and Engineering
Students in the A Taste of Science and Engineering programme at the University of Warwick will sample a range of disciplines at the centre of Warwick's science and engineering undergraduate offer.
Questions In Science
This Questions In Science module at The Open University UK encompasses astronomy and planetary science; biology; chemistry; earth and environmental sciences; and physics. A series of questions, starting with ‘Can you make a hole in water? and ‘How do you know what is alive?’, demonstrates the interdisciplinarity of the sciences and teaches scientific thinking.
Evaluating Contemporary Science
The Evaluating Contemporary Science module from The Open University UK is ideal preparation for anyone planning a career in science, particularly those intending to go on to study one of the Science project course modules.
Islands as Laboratories for Sustainability (ISLAs)
Islands are unique in both attractiveness and climate vulnerability, they are relatively isolated and ‘on their own’ compared to mainland areas, yet they are also more dependent and need to be well connected to other areas more than mainland areas. University of Groningen's Islands as Laboratories for Sustainability (ISLAs) will teach you more about this,
Your Step into Solvation Science
Bring your ideas to the field of Solvation Science. Win a research stay with cutting-edge Solvation Scientists. The Your Step into Solvation Science course is offered by Ruhr University Bochum.
Contemporary Topics in Science
The Contemporary Topics in Science module is offered by The Open University UK.
Berkeley Physics International Education
Berkeley Physics International Education at University of California, Berkeley partners with universities around the world to provide undergraduate international students an opportunity to study abroad at UC Berkeley for one semester or one year.
Come Rain or Shine - Understanding the Weather
On this course Come Rain or Shine - Understanding the Weather at University of Reading by FutureLearn, you’ll explore the physical processes behind the UK’s distinctive weather patterns, through practical activities, weather experiments, and outdoor investigations.
AHC20422 Certificate II in Horticulture
By combining practical skills and theoretical knowledge, you'll be equipped to design breathtaking landscapes, cultivate sustainable crops, and restore natural ecosystems with AHC20422 Certificate II in Horticulture at Open Colleges