Biochemistry short online courses to include on uni application extracurricular (:
I want to study marine biology at uni. A lot of the courses I've seen have chemistry as a preferred subject, but I cannot bear the idea of doing A-level chemistry. (I do actually genuinely enjoy chemistry, but mostly when it's in the context of biology, if that makes sense - so basically, I know it won't be an issue later on.)
I'm interested in doing a biochemistry short course, as it seems like the perfect, related subject. I've looked into The Open University OpenLearn free courses, but there's none, and I don't really know where else to find a good one.
I'm interested in doing a biochemistry short course, as it seems like the perfect, related subject. I've looked into The Open University OpenLearn free courses, but there's none, and I don't really know where else to find a good one.
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No short online course is going to fulfil an entry requirement for any Uni course that wants a 2-year A level in Chemistry.
Courses that don't require AL Chemistry will focus more on Biology.
Marine Biology without Chemistry :
BSc (Hons) Marine Biology | University of Portsmouth
Marine & Freshwater Biology BSc (Hons) | Edinburgh Napier University
Marine Biology with a Year in Applied Research, BSc (Hons) - Swansea University
Marine biology - University of Plymouth
Aberystwyth University - Marine and Freshwater Biology C164 BSc
etc.
Courses that don't require AL Chemistry will focus more on Biology.
Marine Biology without Chemistry :
BSc (Hons) Marine Biology | University of Portsmouth
Marine & Freshwater Biology BSc (Hons) | Edinburgh Napier University
Marine Biology with a Year in Applied Research, BSc (Hons) - Swansea University
Marine biology - University of Plymouth
Aberystwyth University - Marine and Freshwater Biology C164 BSc
etc.
Reply 2
vee.hmm
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Original post
by McGingerNo short online course is going to fulfil an entry requirement for any Uni course that wants a 2-year A level in Chemistry.
Courses that don't require AL Chemistry will focus more on Biology.
Marine Biology without Chemistry :
BSc (Hons) Marine Biology | University of Portsmouth
Marine & Freshwater Biology BSc (Hons) | Edinburgh Napier University
Marine Biology with a Year in Applied Research, BSc (Hons) - Swansea University
Marine biology - University of Plymouth
Aberystwyth University - Marine and Freshwater Biology C164 BSc
etc.
Courses that don't require AL Chemistry will focus more on Biology.
Marine Biology without Chemistry :
BSc (Hons) Marine Biology | University of Portsmouth
Marine & Freshwater Biology BSc (Hons) | Edinburgh Napier University
Marine Biology with a Year in Applied Research, BSc (Hons) - Swansea University
Marine biology - University of Plymouth
Aberystwyth University - Marine and Freshwater Biology C164 BSc
etc.
Oh, I know that it's no where near equivalent to an A-level 😅
I just wanted to have some extra background knowledge, hopefully from a short course.
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by vee.hmmOh, I know that it's no where near equivalent to an A-level 😅
I just wanted to have some extra background knowledge, hopefully from a short course.
I just wanted to have some extra background knowledge, hopefully from a short course.
Have a look at these free Moocs :
Foundations of Science for Undergraduate Degrees - Online Course - FutureLearn
An Introduction to Biochemistry - Online Course (futurelearn.com)
Understanding Biological Energy - Online Course - FutureLearn
Exploring Everyday Chemistry - Online Course - FutureLearn
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vee.hmm
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by McGingerThank you! 😊
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