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Understanding science: what we cannot know

The Open University — OpenLearn

Online Online via OpenLearn; The Open University, United Kingdom Rolling

24-hour self-paced academic course. Examine scientific discovery, research frontiers and the limits of human knowledge. Completion and required quizzes can earn a free OU digital badge and participation statement.

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Opportunity type: Free Courses
Subtype: Individual assessed course in the OpenLearn badged-course collection
Academic field: Science
Format: Online
Location: Online via OpenLearn; The Open University, United Kingdom
Exact schedule: Self-paced; no scheduled live meetings listed
Duration: 24 hours; self-paced
Application status: Rolling

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Grades eligible: High-school learners can participate; open enrollment, with age 13+ required for an account
Age requirements: 13+ to create an account and earn course recognition; no minimum age for reading public content
Age range: 13+
Other requirements: High-school students aged 13+ are eligible under OpenLearn's general account policy. This is open learning, not a high-school-only program. Introductory course for learners exploring the subject.

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Deadlines and required materials can change between program cycles.

Main deadline: Rolling
Application requirements: Create a free OpenLearn account to track progress, read all course pages and pass required quizzes for the badge. Public course content can be read without an account.

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Program fee	$0.00	No charge	$0 — course study, digital badge and statement of participation are free Cost source
Housing	Unknown	Unknown	No amount or conditions recorded. Cost source
Meals	Unknown	Unknown	No amount or conditions recorded. Cost source
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Hello, I am interested in Understanding science: what we cannot know. Could you confirm the following for the current cycle? 1. What is the required housing cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered? 2. What is the required meals cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered? 3. What is the required travel cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered? 4. What is the required local transportation cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered? 5. What is the required materials cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered? 6. What is the required required equipment cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered? 7. What is the required other mandatory costs cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered? 8. What is the required deposit cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered? 9. What must I pay before attending? Is any deposit credited toward fees, and when are reimbursements paid? Thank you.

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