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Bachelor’s degree
- Length
- 120 credit hours, normally 40 courses of three credit hours, including a graduation project.
- Entry
- A secondary school certificate or its equivalent, and documented work experience in the field.
- Status
- In preparation
- Levels
- Bachelor's
- Credit hours
- 120
- Delivery
- Fully online
- Experience
- Assessed course by course
- Status
- In preparation
Overview
About the program
For science teachers and laboratory staff. The program covers biology, chemistry, physics and earth science, and how scientific knowledge is built.
The Natural Sciences program is designed for people who already work in the field. It covers general biology, general chemistry, general physics, earth science, the scientific method, and ends with science communication.
Like every Madison program, it is built for working adults. Courses you already master through your work are tested and recorded with a grade; the rest you study online, at your own pace, with tasks carried out in your own workplace.
In preparation. This program is not open for enrollment yet. It opens when its curriculum and courses are in place on the learning platform.
Outcomes
What you will be able to do
- 01General biologyExplain the core ideas of general biology and use them to read real situations at work.
- 02General chemistryAnalyse a real problem in general chemistry and recommend a course of action backed by evidence.
- 03General physicsApply the methods of general physics in your own organization and measure the result.
- 04Earth sciencePlan and lead work in earth science, and document your decisions to a professional standard.
- 05The scientific methodEvaluate current practice in the scientific method against recognised standards and propose improvements.
- 06Science communicationAdvise colleagues and managers on science communication in clear, well-structured writing.
Curriculum
What you will study
The main areas of the curriculum. Your personal study plan lists the exact courses, their credit hours and those you may claim through assessment.
- 01General biologyCells, genetics, evolution and the diversity of life.Core area
- 02General chemistryAtoms, reactions and the chemistry of everyday materials.Core area
- 03General physicsMotion, energy, electricity and waves.Core area
- 04Earth scienceThe structure of the Earth, climate and natural hazards.Core area
- 05The scientific methodHow scientists ask questions, test ideas and report results.Core area
- 06Science communicationExplaining science clearly to non-specialists.Core area
Levels
Levels, length and entry
Your experience
How your experience counts
- 01
Send your record
Your CV, certificates and evidence of work are mapped to the courses of this program.
- 02
Sit the course tests
Each course you claim is tested on its own. A pass is recorded on your transcript with its grade.
- 03
Study the rest
The remaining courses become your personal plan, with an expected end date in writing.
Professional titles
The field, by title
Beside the degree, this field is planned as a professional credential, with the title written before it. A title is not a degree. How titles work.
- 01Expert in Natural SciencesFor people who have practiced Natural Sciences for years and want their competence assessed and recorded.
- 02Consultant in Natural SciencesFor experienced people who advise organizations on Natural Sciences.
- 03Trainer in Natural SciencesFor experienced people who teach or coach others in Natural Sciences at work.
- 04Diploma in Natural SciencesA focused credential in Natural Sciences, based on assessed knowledge and evidence of practice.
In preparation. No title is open yet; the requirements are published when it opens.
Careers
Where this program is used
- Science teacher
- Laboratory technician
- Science coordinator
- Technical officer
Roles this program relates to. A degree supports a career; it does not guarantee a position, and each employer sets its own requirements.