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Foundation of Science and Engineering
International College Portsmouth
- Portsmouth, United Kingdom
- 0.25 years
- English
- On campus
- Foundation
About the program
Foundation Certificate pathway into year 1 of science, Engineering and mathematics degrees at Nottingham Trent University.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Build foundational understanding of Science and Engineering
- Improve academic communication and research skills
- And prepare for further study.
Career outcomes
- Progression to Nottingham Trent University degrees such as BEng (Hons) Biomedical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electronic and Electrical Engineering
- BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences
- Mathematics
- Microbiology
- Pharmacology and Zoology
Curriculum
- Two- to four-term course
- Length set by English level. Core: English for Academic Purposes and an Extended Project
- Plus two or three options from Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Intermediate Mathematics
- Statistics and Entrepreneurship. Longer routes add English and enhancement modules.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Recognised bachelor's degree with a country-specific minimum (Admission Requirements page)
- IELTS 6.0 (no component below 5.5) or equivalent TOEFL iBT/PTE.
Accepted academic background
Recognised bachelor's degree with a country-specific minimum, Examples: Afghanistan bachelor with 70 percent, Algeria Licence with 10/20, Australia bachelor with minimum third class honours, Bangladesh bachelor (professional subject, Public institution) minimum 2nd division, Or private institution at least 3 years duration with 2nd division or 2.25 GPA, Armenia and Albania entries 'N/A' on the table.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0 (no component below 5.5)
- TOEFL iBT 3.5 Reading / 3 Listening / 3 Speaking / 3 Writing (new 1-6 band scale)
- PTE Academic 62 (no component below 59)
- Duolingo Not published
Documents you’ll need
- Passport or Government Photo ID
- Academic Transcripts or Previous Qualifications
- English Proficiency Results (where applicable).
How to apply
- Review the entry requirements for Pre-Master's in Science and Engineering at International College Portsmouth (ICP). Check the course start dates and prepare the identity
- Academic
- language assessment documents applicable to your chosen course. Submit your application through the institution's admissions process. Provide language evidence and pay an application fee if required. Await the admissions decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £9,600 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £20,139 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Portsmouth campus (University of Portsmouth city centre) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Postgraduate Pathways (Pre-Master's) |
| Department | Science and Engineering |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 15 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship availability is indicated in the source dataset. Eligibility, Award amounts and application dates must be confirmed through the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
March 2027
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Program starts
June 2027
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Program starts
September 2027
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.25 years.
Tuition is £9,600 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £20,139 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,683 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 (no component below 5.5), TOEFL iBT 3.5 Reading / 3 Listening / 3 Speaking / 3 Writing (new 1-6 band scale), PTE Academic 62 (no component below 59), Duolingo Not published.