STEM Foundation Year

... United Kingdom
... Edge Hill University

Course Overview

The STEM Foundation Year provides the opportunity to study an integrated 4-year program where you will complete a Foundation Year before progressing onto a degree in biology, computer science, engineering, or geography and geology, subject to passing all assessments. The information below describes the Foundation Year only. The curriculum for the subsequent three years is outlined on corresponding course pages.

The STEM Foundation Year provides the opportunity to develop scientific skills and knowledge, tailored to your individual needs, that will enable you to progress onto the first year of selected science-based degrees at Edge Hill University. The program equips you with the key transferable skills needed for higher education and future employment. It is suitable if you meet the University’s minimum entry criteria but do not meet the subject-specific requirements for science-based courses or wish to extend your scientific knowledge base prior to joining a relevant degree. You will develop skills in academic writing, critical analysis, systematic thinking, and personal reflection, and receive a broad overview of applied mathematics and physics. The program includes three pathways that enable you to enhance your scientific knowledge in computer programming, biology, or geography. The pathway you will study is determined by your intended degree.

Please note, this Foundation Year does not normally lead to an award or qualification in its own right, however, successful completion of the Foundation Year at the required pass mark enables progression onto a relevant degree at Edge Hill University.

General Eligibility

Typical offer 72-96 UCAS Tariff points, for which no specific subjects are required, plus GCSE Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent).

We are happy to accept IB qualifications that achieve the required number of UCAS Tariff points.

Access to Higher Education Diploma 45 credits at Level 3, for example, 24 credits at Merit and 21 credits at Pass. The required total can be attained from various credit combinations.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • International students require IELTS 5.0, with a score no lower than 4.0 in each individual component, or an equivalent English language qualification.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Education


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Campus Name

Ormskirk, England


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Course Level

Foundation


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Duration

Full-time, 4 years


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Available Intake

September


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IELTS Score

4.0


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Tuition Fees Range

Home full-time: £9,250, International full-time: £15,500,


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Total Course Fee

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