Free online course 

So You Want to Study Life Science? Online distance learning

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Explore the exciting subjects within life sciences and the rewarding careers that studying life sciences at university lead to.

  • Length: 2 weeks; 2 hours per week
  • Start date: anytime
  • Introductory; leads to further study opportunities

Why this course

Intended learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate an awareness of the variety of branches of life sciences
  • Explore factors relevant to making a university application to study life sciences
  • Describe some of the career pathways open to you as a life sciences graduate
  • Engage with other people on the same journey of exploration into life sciences

How to register

The course is hosted on an external learning platform, Futurelearn.

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Registration for this course is free, with free time-limited access to content: charges may apply for additional features and extended study.