International Foundation (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics)

This pathway prepares international students for guaranteed entry¹ to undergraduate degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics at The University Of Bristol. On successful completion, you can progress directly to the first year of a range of degree programmes. See Progression Options below for full details.

• Location
  Bristol
  United Kingdom
• Progression
  The University Of Bristol
• Rankings & Awards
  United Kingdom: 17th
  Satisfaction: 79.8%
  World: 81st
• Start Dates
  Sep
  3 Terms
  Next start date: 9 Sep 2024
• Course Fees
  From £26,200
• Visa Considerations
  UKVI English Test Required
• Course Provider
  University of Bristol

• Why Choose This Course?
  
  • Guaranteed entry to an undergraduate degree at The University of Bristol after only one year. Widely accepted for entry to other UK universities (apply through UCAS).
  • Generous scholarships worth up to £13,000 per year for self-funded international students who successfully progress to The University of Bristol!
  • A world class British University. The University of Bristol is a traditional, research intensive institution that is consistently ranked amongst the best in the UK and the World.
  • A member of the prestigious Russell Group, the UK's own 'Ivy League'.
  • Located in the heart of Bristol, one of the UK's most dynamic student cities and home to two major university campuses.
  • Bristol is less than 2 hours by train from London and has its own international airport, serving destinations throughout Europe and the rest of the world.

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About This Course

The International Foundation (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) is for international students who want to study a bachelor's degree at the University of Bristol, but do not have the academic or English qualifications for direct entry.

Most students will study the standard International Foundation Programme, which teaches a combination of academic subjects, English language and study skills. Students with a more advanced level of English have the option to study the International Foundation Programme Plus. This option provides an opportunity to focus on language literacy and subject specific vocabulary and grammar.

The course comprises at least 15 teaching hours per week. Classes, lectures and tutorials are taught by university academics and students have full access to university facilities, including libraries, computer rooms, study areas and tutors.

Entry Requirements

Academic	Successful completion of high school with very good grades, including maths. Students following the UK curriculum will need A Levels (CCC) plus GCSE B in relevant subjects. For IB students: IB 26 with a minimum of 4 in relevant subjects. Native language and religious studies excluded.
English	Foundation Programme UKVI IELTS 5.5 (5.0 all skills) or equivalent UKVI English test. For Arts, Humanities Social Sciences and Law, UKVI IELTS 6.0 (5.5 in Writing and 5.0 in other skills).
	Foundation Programme Plus UKVI IELTS 7.0 (6.0 in Writing, 5.5 all other skills) or equivalent UKVI English test.
Minimum Age	Minimum age 16 years (at start of course).

Start Dates And Progression

Study Plan: Foundation Programme

Start Date	End Date	Progression
Sep 2024	Jun 2025	Sep 2025

Study Plan: Foundation Programme Plus

Start Date	End Date	Progression
Sep 2024	Jun 2025	Sep 2025

Progression Options

On successful completion of this course, you are guaranteed entry to one of the following undergraduate programmes at The University Of Bristol.

• BEng\MEng Aerospace Engineering
• BEng\MEng Civil Engineering
• BEng\MEng Electrical & Electronic Engineering
• BEng\MEng Engineering Design
• BEng\MEng Engineering Mathematics
• BEng\MEng Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
• BEng\MEng Mechanical Engineering
• BSc Applied Anatomy
• BSc Biomedical Sciences
• BSc Data Science
• BSc Mathematics & Statistics For Finance
• BSc Psychology
• BSc Veterinary Nursing & Companion Animal Behaviour
• BSc\MEng Computer Science
• BSc\MEng Mathematics & Computer Science
• BSc\MSci Biochemistry
• BSc\MSci Biochemistry & Medical Biochemistry
• BSc\MSci Biochemistry & Molecular Biology & Biotechnology
• BSc\MSci Biology
• BSc\MSci Cancer Biology & Immunology
• BSc\MSci Cellular & Molecular Medicine
• BSc\MSci Chemistry
• BSc\MSci Chemistry & Computing
• BSc\MSci Environmental Geoscience
• BSc\MSci Geography & Quantitative Research Methods
• BSc\MSci Geology
• BSc\MSci Mathematics
• BSc\MSci Mathematics & Philosophy
• BSc\MSci Mathematics & Physics
• BSc\MSci Mathematics & Statistics
• BSc\MSci Medical Microbiology
• BSc\MSci Neuroscience
• BSc\MSci Palaeontology & Evolution
• BSc\MSci Pharmacology
• BSc\MSci Physics
• BSc\MSci Physics & Astrophysics
• BSc\MSci Physics & Computing
• BSc\MSci Physics & Philosophy
• BSc\MSci Physiological Science
• BSc\MSci Plant Sciences
• BSc\MSci Virology & Immunology
• BSc\MSci Zoology
• BVSc Veterinary Science
• MEng Computer Science & Innovation
• MEng Electrical & Electronic Engineering & Innovation
• MSci Geography & Innovation
• MSci Physics & Innovation
• MSci Psychology & Innovation
• MSci Psychology & Neuroscience
• MSci Theoretical Physics

 
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¹ Entry is guaranteed for students who achieve the minimum grades required for progression.