Foundation Certificate for Science (3 Terms)

Bournemouth University International College

Foundation Certificate for Science

For entry to the 1st year of an undergraduate degree at Bournemouth University, or at another UK university though the Multi-Progression Pathway (MPP). Your course length is determined mainly by your English language level (UKVI IELTS score or accepted equivalent).

All students take a set of common or similar modules to gain key skills for university. If your course is longer than 2 terms, you’ll take extra modules focusing on one or more of English language, academic skills and basic subject knowledge.

Common modules taken by all students:
> Biology
> English for Academic Purposes
> Extended Project
> Mathematics

You will also take 3 of the following modules that fit your degree and career goals :

> Entrepreneurship
> Information Technology
> Intermediate Digital Applications

Sudents with at least UKVI IELTS 5.5: you can study a 2.5 or 3-term course that typically includes Enhancement modules to maximise your university preparation:

> Critical Reading, Writing and Reasoning for
Higher Education
> Digital Applications
> Independent and Collaborative Study
> UK Society and Culture

Students with less than UKVI IELTS 5.5: you will typically study Extended English and Skills modules to improve your English language level and academic skills.