Engineering and Physical Sciences Foundation (integrated honours programme) 12 months Undergraduate Programme By University of Nottingham |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Engineering - General

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence before you progress on to year one of your honour's degree. You are guaranteed progression on to your chosen degree after passing your foundation year.

You will study a range of modules including:

  • maths
  • computer methods
  • electricity and magnetism
  • mechanics
  • physics
  • lab skills
The degree you choose will depend on the modules you select to study, but you will not have to make this decision until your second term. The subject areas that you can progress on to are the following:

Engineering

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Architecture and Built Environment*
  • Chemical and Environmental Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical, Materials, Manufacturing Engineering
Physical sciences

  • Computer Science
  • Mathematical Sciences**
  • Physics and Astronomy***
Progression is subject to you having passed at the appropriate level during the Foundation Programme.

* Progression onto K100 and K230 courses is subject to the submission of a successful portfolio in addition to meeting the normal Foundation progression criteria.

** Progression to degrees in the School of Mathematical Sciences is subject to additional requirements in mathematics modules.

*** Progression to degrees in the School of Physics & Astronomy is subject to additional requirements in mathematics modules.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Engineering - General

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence before you progress on to year one of your honour's degree. You are guaranteed progression on to your chosen degree after passing your foundation year.

You will study a range of modules including:

  • maths
  • computer methods
  • electricity and magnetism
  • mechanics
  • physics
  • lab skills
The degree you choose will depend on the modules you select to study, but you will not have to make this decision until your second term. The subject areas that you can progress on to are the following:

Engineering

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Architecture and Built Environment*
  • Chemical and Environmental Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical, Materials, Manufacturing Engineering
Physical sciences

  • Computer Science
  • Mathematical Sciences**
  • Physics and Astronomy***
Progression is subject to you having passed at the appropriate level during the Foundation Programme.

* Progression onto K100 and K230 courses is subject to the submission of a successful portfolio in addition to meeting the normal Foundation progression criteria.

** Progression to degrees in the School of Mathematical Sciences is subject to additional requirements in mathematics modules.

*** Progression to degrees in the School of Physics & Astronomy is subject to additional requirements in mathematics modules.

Admission Requirements

28+
  • A level: BBB
  • Required subjects: A Level grades BBB,  including Maths and Physics if taken. GCSE maths grade 6 (B); GCSE physics grade 5 (B) or GCSE science grade 5 (B) and GCSE Additional Science grade 5 (B); GCSE English grade 4 (C).
  • Excluded subjects: Thinking skills, citizenship studies, global perspectives, general studies and critical thinking
  • IB score: 28 Points overall or 555 in 3 HL certificates
  • IB requirements: Minimum 4 in Maths and Physics if taken at Standard Level.

1 Year
Sep

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