Foundation Certificate for Science

Science remains one of the most important and respected fields of study, encompassing everything from Biology to Psychology. Advances in science are being made every day, so a career in a scientific field will put you at the cutting edge of the future. This course will lay the foundation of skills and knowledge you’ll need for a scientific degree at university.

Course modules

2 terms

All students study these modules to gain a solid base of skills: • Biology • English for Academic Purposes • Extended Project • Mathematics You’ll also take 1 of the following that best fit your degree and career goals: • Entrepreneurship • Information Technology • Intermediate Digital Applications.

2.5 and 3 terms

You’ll also study these modules if your English level is below UKVI IELTS 5.5: • English for Academic Study 3 • Independent and Collaborative Study • Reading and Writing 3 • Speaking and Listening 3. Or if you have at least UKVI IELTS 5.5, or do not need to take an IELTS test, you’ll study these modules: • Critical Reading, Writing and Reasoning for Higher Education • Digital Applications • Independent and Collaborative Study • UK Society and Culture.

3.5 and 4 terms

Study additional modules to help you reach university: • English for Academic Study 2 • Reading and Writing 2 • Speaking and Listening 2 • Study Skills Preparation.

This pathway course can lead to following degree courses.

Science

• Archaeological, Anthropological and Forensic Sciences BSc (Hons)
• Biological Sciences BSc (Hons)
• Ecology and Wildlife Conservation BSc (Hons)
• Environmental Science BSc (Hons)
• Forensic Biology BSc (Hons)
• Forensic Investigation BSc (Hons)
• Forensic Science BSc (Hons)
• Geography BSc (Hons)