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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

Course Overview

The ‘Foundations of Science for Undergraduate Degrees’ online course is a foundational course to prepare you for higher education in science and related fields. This course helps the students to develop their knowledge of the concepts and principles of sciences as a foundation for the university curriculum. The online program is provided by the online educational platform FutureLearn and is developed by the University of Nottingham. 

The course duration is scheduled for five weeks and the students can spend four hours every week to complete the program. Field experts from Nottingham University such as Vicki Onions (teaching associate), Amir Choudhary(teaching associate), and Samantha Millward (digital innovation and media officer) will guide the students through the course. 

The students of the ‘Foundations of Science for Undergraduate Degrees’ training program will receive a theoretical learning experience and benefits such as progress tracking and the certificate of achievement by FutureLearn after course completion.

The Highlights

  • Online course
  • Free training
  • Five weeks program
  • Four hours per week
  • Self-paced learning
  • Progress tracking
  • Professional assistance
  • Certificate of achievement

Programme Offerings

  • course videos
  • Lectures
  • Articles
  • Course Steps
  • Case Studies
  • Progress Page
  • discussions
  • Learners Network
  • assessments
  • tests
  • course certificate

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
yesFuturelearn

The ‘Foundations of Science for Undergraduate Degrees’ online training by FutureLearn is available for the candidates in three versions along with specific benefits,

Foundations of Science for Undergraduate Degrees fee structure

Free

Nil

  • Seven weeks course access

Upgrade

₹2,200/one-off payment

  • Unlimited course access
  • Print and digital certificate

Unlimited

₹6,500 for one year

  • Unlimited access
  • Certificate
  • Access to hundred other short courses
  • Flexibility in course completion

Eligibility Criteria

Certificate qualifying details

The ‘Foundations of Science for Undergraduate Degrees’ course certificate is issued to the eligible students who complete 90% of the course steps with the assessments, and tests.

What you will learn

Knowledge of scienceKnowledge of ChemistryKnowledge of BiologyKnowledge of Microbiology

The ‘Foundations of Science for Undergraduate Degrees’ helps the students to develop their skills and understanding of the ideas and principles of science as follows,

  • The concepts of biology such as biological molecules, cell division, immunology, genetics, and cardiovascular systems, and chemical principles such as bonds, structures, acids, bases, and organic chemistry.
  • Ensure personal development of skills to study and comprehend concepts along with the implementation of numeracy competency in a case study.
  • Ability to apply important scientific principles in case-based settings.
  • Self-evaluation and analysis of the expertise in science and study to choose the right case studies to complete the program.

Who it is for

The ‘Foundations of Science for Undergraduate Degrees’ online certification course is aimed at students who are interested in building their foundation in science for their undergraduate degree and to equip them with the knowledge and skills for university.


Admission Details

The students interested in applying for the ‘Foundations of Science for Undergraduate Degrees’ online course can register online through the website.

Step 1: Go to the course page on the official website using the following link,

https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/foundations-of-science

Step 2: Choose among the preferred version for study.

Step 3: Click on the respective ‘Join course’ link

Step 4: Fill in the details to complete the registration.

Application Details

The applicants are required to enter their name and email address on the registration form for enrollment or can choose to sign in using their Google or Facebook ID.

The Syllabus

  • Introduction 
  • Studying at university
  • Structure and metabolism of biological molecules
  • Summary

  • Structure and bonding
  • Cardiovascular systems
  • Summary

  • Cell cycles, mitosis, and uncontrolled cell division
  • Communication systems: neurons and hormones.
  • Summary

  • Immune systems and antibiotics
  • Acids, bases, pH, and buffers
  • Summary

  • Genetics
  • Organic chemistry
  • Summary

Instructors

University of Nottingham, Nottingham Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Which university/institute offers the course on ‘Foundations of Science for Undergraduate Degrees’?

The course is offered by the University of Nottingham.

2: What is the duration of the ‘Foundations of Science for Undergraduate Degrees’ online course?

The course is scheduled for five weeks and the students can spend four hours every week to complete the course.

3: Is the course available for free?

Yes, you can get free access to the ‘Foundations of Science for Undergraduate Degrees’ classes for five weeks.

4: What are the prerequisites for this online course?

There are no prerequisites for this course.

5: Will I get a certificate of completion for the ‘Foundations of Science for Undergraduate Degrees’ program?

Yes, the students who are eligible will receive the print and digital certificate of achievement.

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