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Foundation of Undergraduate Foundation Engineering and Sciences
University of Strathclyde International Study Centre
- Glasgow, United Kingdom
- 0.58 years
- English
- On campus
- Foundation
About the program
A two-semester foundation route into the second year of Strathclyde engineering and science degrees.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: no
- Post-study work rights: no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop academic knowledge and study skills relevant to Undergraduate Foundation Engineering and Sciences. Strengthen subject-specific understanding and preparation for further study or progression to the intended university programme.
Career outcomes
- Further study: second year of a four-year Strathclyde undergraduate degree in engineering
- physics
- chemistry
- computing
- mathematical sciences or health and life sciences
Curriculum
- Two-semester programme (November start adds a 3-week induction). Core: Academic English Skills. Pathway modules by degree: Mathematics 1 and 2
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Electronics
- Computing
- Discrete Mathematics and Graph Theory
- Computational Mathematics
- Cell Biology
- Human Biology. Further Mathematics elective for some pathways.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Good high school graduation grades or equivalent by country (e.g. IGCSE 4 passes
- A/AS levels 24 UCAS points
- IB 20 points)
- age 17+
- non-UK/Ireland students only. Source: /how-to-apply/entry-requirements
- Grade/entry criteria: Good high school graduation grades or equivalent
- country-specific (not converted).
Accepted academic background
Good high school graduation grades or equivalent academic study (country tables on the entry-requirements page, e.g. China Year 12 60% overall, India Year 12 50% overall with 55% in relevant subjects, Nigeria WASSCE grades 1-6 in 4 relevant subjects, Pakistan Year 12 55%); alternatives: IGCSE/GCSE/O-Level 4 passes at 9-4 (A-C) in relevant subjects, A/AS levels 24 UCAS points, IB first year or IB Certificate 20 points, GED 600 overall with 150 in 4 academic subjects. Age 17+; non-UK/Ireland students only.
Language tests
- IELTS Speech Language Therapy 6.0)
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Qualifications
- Passport Copy
How to apply
- Review the pathway entry requirements and intake dates. Complete the application through the international study centre admissions portal or an authorized agent. Submit academic transcripts
- passport information
- applicable English-language results. Provide any other documents requested for the selected pathway. Accept the offer and pay the required deposit if applicable. Complete the student visa process and enrollment.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £19,500 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Glasgow campus (Graham Hills Building) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Engineering and Sciences route |
| Department | International Study Centre |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.58 years.
Tuition is £19,500 GBP per year. The estimated living cost is £10,539 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS Speech Language Therapy 6.0).

