The foundation certificate in science and engineering provides international students with a guaranteed progression route to an undergraduate science or engineering degree at the University of Brighton.
The course comprises of language, study skills and subject-specific modules to ensure you receive the best preparation for university success in the UK.
Progression to your chosen degree at the university is guaranteed if you pass the foundation course to the required level. There are a number of degree choices which include MPharm – the only UK degree acceptable for registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council!
See a full list of undergraduate degrees that you can progress to from this course in the ‘progression routes’ tab.
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Core modules
- Language for Study 2
- Language for Study 3
- Skills for Study 1
- Skills for Study 2
- Skills for Study 3
- Foundation Mathematics
- Fundamentals of Science
Life sciences pathway modules
- Biochemistry of Life
- Biological Sciences
- Scientific Principles and Enquiry
Chemistry pathway modules
- Biochemistry of Life
- Physical Sciences
- Scientific Principles and Enquiry
Physics and engineering pathway modules
- Applied Mathematics
- Basic Engineering
- Physical Sciences
The modules above apply to students on a two-term foundation course. Students on a longer programme will study additional English language modules.
Chemistry pathway (progression to Year 1)
BSc (Hons) Chemistry
MChem Chemistry
BSc (Hons) Earth and Ocean Science
BA (Hons) Environment and Media Studies
BSc (Hons) Environmental Hazards
BSc (Hons) Environmental Sciences
BSc (Hons) Geography and Geology
BSc (Hons) Geology
BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical and Chemical Sciences
MPharm (Hons) Pharmacy
Life sciences pathway (progression to year 1)
BSc(Hons) Biological Sciences
BSc(Hons) Biomedical Sciences
BSc (Hons) Earth and Ocean Science
BSc(Hons) Ecology
BSc(Hons) Environment and Media Studies
BSc(Hons) Environmental Hazards
BSc(Hons) Environmental Sciences
BSc(Hons) Geography and Geology
BSc(Hons) Geology
MPharm(Hons) Pharmacy
BSc(Hons) Podiatry
BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science
BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching
Physical sciences and engineering pathway (progression to year 1)
BEng(Hons) Aeronautical Engineering
MEng Aeronautical Engineering
BSc(Hons) Architectural Technology
BEng(Hons) Automotive Engineering
MEng Automotive Engineering
BSc(Hons) Building Surveying
BEng(Hons) Civil Engineering
MEng Civil Engineering
BEng(Hons) Civil with Environmental Engineering
BSc(Hons) Construction Management
BEng(Hons) Digital Electronics, Computing and Communications
MEng Digital Electronics, Computing and Communications
BEng(Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering
MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering
BSc(Hons) Geology
BEng(Hons) Mechanical Engineering
MEng Mechanical Engineering
BSc(Hons) Project Management for Construction
Start date
Our Summer courses start from May – July 2012, depending on your English level and academic requirements.
Autumn courses start between September and November 2012
Course length
2 – 5 terms.
Academic entry requirements
Successful completion of minimum 11 years of education.
For some countries we require completion of 12 years of education plus mathematics and science at GCSE grade C or equivalent.
English language entry requirements
Minimum IELTS 4.0 to 5.5 or equivalent
SELT depending on course length.
Integrated English
If you would like to add Integrated English modules to your course, or need to add them to meet the minimum English requirements, the course length and price will be adjusted accordingly. Ask us for more information!
Foundation Certificate, Summer start dates
| Current English language level* | Terms (1 term = 12 weeks) | Price £ | Enrolment Date |
| IELTS 5.0 with at least 4.0 in all skills* | 3 terms | 9,750 | 15 May 2012 |
We offer this course with Integrated English to students who have an IELTS level from 4.0 to 5.0. The course length and start dates vary from May – July 2012, contact us for specific details.
Foundation Certificate, Autumn start dates
| Current English language level* | Terms (1 term = 12 weeks) | Price £ | Enrolment Date |
| IELTS 5.5 with at least 4.5 in all skills* | 2 terms | 9,700 | 18 Sep 2012 |
| IELTS 5.0 with at least 4.0 in all skills* | 3 terms | 10,600 | 18 Sep 2012 |
We offer this course with Integrated English to students who have an IELTS level from 4.5 to 5.0. The course length and start dates vary from September – November 2012. We also offer Enhanced University Preparation for this course, where students with a high level of English will have an extended enrolment period. Contact us for specific details.
* All scores are IELTS but any equivalent Secure English Language Test would be accepted.
