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Foundation Certificate for Science and Engineering
Foundation Certificate for Science and Engineering

Foundation Certificate for Science and Engineering

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  • Level:Foudation/ Pre-course
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60
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100
Visa
20
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1

Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

English Requirements

 

 

 

Course Information

For entry to the 2nd year of an undergraduate degree at the University of Glasgow. Your course length is determined mainly by your English language level (UKVI IELTS score or accepted equivalent).

All students take a set of common or similar modules to gain key skills for university. If your course is longer than 2 terms, you’ll take extra modules focusing on one or more of English language, academic skills and basic subject knowledge.

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Common modules taken by all students:

  • English for Academic Purposes
  • Extended Project

You will also take 3 to 6 of the following modules that fit your degree and career goals :

  • Biochemistry
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Engineering
  • Geography and Earth Science
  • Intermediate Mathematics
  • Introduction to Sociology
  • Laboratory Skills and Scientific Writing
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Programming
  • Science and Society

Students with at least UKVI IELTS 5.5: you can study a 2.5 or 3-term course that typically includes Enhancement modules to maximise your university preparation:

  • Critical Reading, Writing and Reasoning for Higher Education
  • Independent and Collaborative Study

Plus up to 2 of these 3 modules:

  • Digital Applications
  • Preparatory Mathematics
  • Preparatory Science

Students with less than UKVI IELTS 5.5: you will typically study Extended English and Skills modules to improve your English language level and academic skills.

Students with UKVI IELTS 4.5 or 5.0 will typically take:

  • English for Academic Study 3
  • Independent and Collaborative Study
  • Reading and Writing 3
  • Speaking and Listening 3

Students with UKVI IELTS 4.0 will typically take:

  • English for Academic Study 2 + English for Academic Study 3
  • Independent and Collaborative Study
  • Reading and Writing 2 + Reading and Writing 3
  • Speaking and Listening 2 + Speaking and Listening 3
  • Study Skills Preparation
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