An attempt to explain the phenomena in the world in terms of models and principles, supported by observation, experiment and measurement. Includes: Biological Sciences, which involve the study of living organisms (including animals, plants, fungi and micro-organisms) and their inter-relationships; the Physical Sciences, which involve the study of the nature and properties of energy and non-living matter. For example: Analytical Chemistry; Astronomy; Biochemistry; Biology; Biology (Human); Biophysics; Biotechnology; Botany; Chemistry; Climatology; Earth Science; Environmental Science; Forensic Science; Genetics; Geology; Materials Science; Meteorology; Microbiology; Molecular Biology; Ocean Sciences; Physics; Plant Science; Psychology; Science; Science for Public Understanding; Space Science; Zoology

Studies and skills in the measurement, properties and relationships of quantities and sets, using numbers and symbols. Includes mathematics, operational research, and statistics. For example: Calculating Finances; Handling and Interpreting Data; Living Mathematics; Making Connections in Mathematics; Making Sense of Data; Mathematics; Mathematics; Modelling with Calculus; Operational Research; Solving Problems in Shape and Space; Statistics; Use of Mathematics; Using and Applying Statistics; Using Algebra, Functions and Graphs; Working with Algebraic and Graphical Techniques; Working in Two and Three Dimensions