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What does it take to be a champion cyclist?

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Introductory Level Duration 5 mins Updated 23 Jul 2012
As Bradley Wiggins becomes the first British man to ever win the Tour De France, take a closer look at what makes a person a...
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What is avian pox - and how can I help the fight against it?

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Introductory Level Duration 5 mins Updated 11 Aug 2011
By Dr Patricia Ash
Is there a risk of an avian pox epidemic in the UK? What can be done to help avoid it?
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The politics of sleep

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Introductory Level Duration 10 mins Updated 29 Jun 2011
By Professor Laurie Taylor, Simon J Williams
High achievers and those at the harder end of society might not be getting enough sleep - what makes them different is how much choice...
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Introduction to microscopy

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Introductory Level Duration 3 hours Updated 19 May 2013
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The unit provides an introduction to microscopy and the operation of a simple light microscope, of the type found in histology units and teaching laboratories....
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Introduction to histopathology

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Introductory Level Duration 3 hours Updated 19 May 2013
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This unit provides an introduction to the subject of histopathology and outlines how the appearance of different tissues changes due to damage, inflammation, infection or...
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Introduction to histology

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Introductory Level Duration 3 hours Updated 19 May 2013
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This unit provides an introduction to histology, the study of tissues. It also describes how histology can aid in the diagnosis of disease and explains...
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Science project course: science in society project

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Science project course: science in society project Copyrighted imageCredit: The Open University/Karen Parker
Advanced Level Duration 300 hours Updated 26 Apr 2013 Register by 09 Jan 2014
By The Open University
Investigate and produce an in-depth project within an area of natural sciences, such as climate change; agriculture; biological conservation; nuclear power; or genetic engineering.SXN390 is...
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MSc in Professional Science

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Duration 1800 hours Updated 26 Apr 2013
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This innovative masters degree is designed to enable you to pursue advanced training in science while also developing the business skills valued by employers.The MSc...
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Practical science: biology and health

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Intermediate Level Duration 300 hours Updated 14 Apr 2013 Register by 09 Jan 2014
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Study a range of practical activities in biology and health science – from fundamental human and animal behaviour to the vital themes of biochemistry and...
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