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Foundation of Science and Engineering

Nottingham Trent International College

  • Nottingham, United Kingdom
  • 0.83 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Foundation

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About the program

Foundation Certificate pathway into year 1 of science, Engineering and mathematics degrees at Nottingham Trent University.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: no
  • 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

  • Completed high school at the required level: at least 11 years of education for Foundation Certificate courses
  • Country-specific requirements are in the Kaplan Degree Finder. UKVI IELTS 4.0 to 5.5 overall depending on course length
  • Undisclosed (no single grade
  • Country-specific requirements are only in the Degree Finder).

Accepted academic background

Completed high school at the required level: at least 11 years of education for Foundation Certificate courses (UK entry requirements page), Country-specific requirements are in the Kaplan Degree Finder (JavaScript tool, Not readable).

Language tests

  • IELTS 4.0 - 5.5
  • PTE Academic 4.0 or 4.5 minimum in each skill depending on course and length)
  • IELTS Academic 4

Work experience details

Relevant professional experience is required for admission. Exact experience criteria depend on the program and applicant profile.

Documents you’ll need

  • Secondary School Transcripts
  • Proof of Secondary School Qualification
  • Passport Copy
  • Language Proficiency Test Results (if required).

How to apply

  1. Check the entry requirements. No set deadline
  2. Apply well before the start date. Complete the online application form. Upload passport
  3. Previous UK visas
  4. A UKVI-approved English test certificate or accepted equivalent
  5. academic transcripts (certified translations if not in English). Receive a conditional or unconditional offer. Return the acceptance form and pay the deposit or send a financial guarantee. Receive the CAS and apply for the Student visa. Enrol on the first day of your intake and attend Welcome Week.

Other costs

Tuition per year£17,660, £21,630 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£2,000 GBP

Program details

CampusCity Campus
Faculty or schoolScience and Engineering
DepartmentScience and Engineering
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120,50
Study paceStandard,Fixed
Post-study stay0 year
Scholarship noteScholarship or bursary availability is indicated for this institution. Award eligibility, Funding amounts and deadlines must be confirmed for the specific program and applicant.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

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    March 2027

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    June 2027

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    July 2027

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 0.83 years.