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Foundation of Science and Health
University of Essex International College
- Colchester, United Kingdom
- 0.67 years
- English
- On campus
- Foundation
About the program
One-year-style foundation course in science and health preparing international students for year 1 of a University of Essex bachelor's degree.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Build foundational subject knowledge in Science and Health. Develop academic communication
- Independent study and analytical skills. Complete preparatory assignments to support progression to further university study
- Subject to progression requirements.
Career outcomes
- Further study: progression to year 1 of a University of Essex bachelor's degree
- University Placement Service back-up if progression is not met
Curriculum
- Course of 2 to 5 terms depending on IELTS. Core: English for Academic Purposes and an Extended Project
- Plus two or three options from Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Information Technology
- Mathematics
- Intermediate Mathematics
- Statistics
- Entrepreneurship and others. Longer courses add English enhancement or extended English and skills modules. BSc Nursing (Adult) needs higher IELTS. Optional integrated online internship as an extra final term (extra fee
- Maximum 1
- 490 GBP per booklet).
Entry requirements
Academic
- At least 11 years of education (high school completed at the required level)
- UKVI IELTS 4.0-5.5 overall depending on course length
- or an accepted equivalent.
Accepted academic background
Completion of at least 11 years of education (high school at the required level).
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results.
How to apply
- Check entry requirements and note there is no set application deadline (kaplanpathways. Com/how-to-apply/entry-requirements/uk/). Complete the online application form at kaplanpathways. Com/apply/. Send passport and previous UK visa copies
- A UKVI-approved English test certificate or accepted equivalent
- academic transcripts (certified translations if not in English). Receive a conditional or unconditional offer and return the acceptance form. Pay the 5
- 000 GBP tuition deposit or send a financial guarantee. Receive your CAS and apply for the Student visa. Arrival help: call the college arrivals number.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £22,700 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £32,324 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Colchester campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | University of Essex International College |
| Department | Science and Health |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 80 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.67 years.
Tuition is £22,700 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £32,324 GBP. The estimated living cost is £12,768 GBP.