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Applied Sciences Foundation Year

Northumbria University Newcastle, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

These areas include Chemistry, Food Science, and Forensic Science, establishing laboratory skills, basic numeracy skills, data handling, ICT, and study skills. Many of our students report that having completed this foundation course, they feel more confident and much better prepared to begin their chosen degree. The course is designed to provide fundamental scientific knowledge and skills, to give you experience in a range of science fields before you choose your ultimate degree destination. These areas include Biology, Chemistry, Food Science, and Forensic Science, establishing your laboratory skills, basic numeracy skills, data handling, ICT, and study skills. Many of our students report that having completed this foundation course, they feel more confident and much better prepared to begin their chosen degree. This foundation year will allow you to hit the ground running in your chosen career path. With successful completion you can automatically progress on to one of our 11 full-time, accredited science degrees:

General Eligibility

80 UCAS Tariff points From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate. There are no specific subject requirements for this course.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Foundation Year
  • Scientific and Numeracy Skills (Core)

  • Practical Skills in Science (Core)

  • Inspirational Science (Core)

  • Research and Science Communication Project (Core)

  • Introduction to Biology (Optional)

  • Introduction to Biomedical Sciences (Optional)

  • Introduction to Chemistry (Optional)

  • Introduction to Food Science and Nutrition (Human Nutrition) (Optional)

  • Introduction to Forensic Science (Optional)

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79
International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or an approved equivalent*).

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