Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics

Direct answer. The investigation of living and physical systems, environments, mathematics and statistical reasoning.

Methods you may encounter

The same field can be taught through different method mixes. Programme pages should make the dominant learning activities visible.

• Controlled experiments
  Look for modules, assessments, facilities or placements that show how this method is actually taught.
• Mathematical proof
  Look for modules, assessments, facilities or placements that show how this method is actually taught.
• Field measurement
  Look for modules, assessments, facilities or placements that show how this method is actually taught.

Questions to take to a programme page

• Is the primary object living, physical, environmental or formal?
• Will the programme give you the laboratory, field or mathematical depth you expect?
• Which modules are compulsory, and which apparent specialisms are only optional?
• What current accreditation, placement or professional conditions apply in the location where you may study or practise?

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Classification boundary

ISCED-F is designed to classify education programmes and qualifications for international statistics. It is not a personality model. UNESCO is reviewing the framework, and institutions may use different names or interdisciplinary structures. See sources and revision notes before treating a label as current local fact.

Plain answers