This pathway prepares international students for guaranteed entry1 to undergraduate degrees in Science at The University Of Glasgow. On successful completion, you can progress directly to the second year of a range of degree programmes. See Progression Options below for full details.
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Location
Glasgow
United Kingdom
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Progression
The University Of Glasgow
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Rankings & Awards
United Kingdom: 13th
Satisfaction: 82.7%
World: 87th
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Start Dates
Jan, Sep
2 Terms
Next start date: 13 Jan 2025
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Course Fees
From £23,470
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Visa Considerations
UKVI English Test Required
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Course Provider
University of Glasgow International College
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Why Choose This Course?
- Equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree at The University of Glasgow. Guaranteed progression to the second year of a four year degree on successful completion.
- A member of the prestigious Russell Group, the UK's own 'Ivy League'.
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One of the world's top ranked universities, with excellent research credentials, especially in medicine and the sciences.
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Study in one of Europe's most vibrant and cosmopolitan cities.
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Low cost of living compared to other large student cities in the UK and Europe.
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About This Course
The Foundation Certificate (Science) is a comprehensive programme of academic subjects, study skills and English language. It is specially designed for international students who want to study an undergraduate degree at The University Of Glasgow, but do not have the academic qualifications or English level required for direct entry. The course is equivalent to the first year of a degree at the university, but with additional support for overseas students to improve study skills and English language abilities.
On successful completion of this course, you can progress directly to the second year of selected degrees at The University Of Glasgow. That means you will complete your studies in the same amount of time as direct entry students.
Admission Requirements
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Academic
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Successful completion of high school, equivalent to 5 IGCSE subjects with very good grades (AABBB).
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English
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UKVI IELTS 5.5 (4.5 all skills) or equivalent UKVI English test.
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Minimum Age
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Minimum age 16 years (at start of course).
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*Students who do not meet the English requirements can study
an extended study plan with additional English tuition. The following options
are available:
Extended Study Plan (2.5 Terms) Starting Jul, Oct: UKVI IELTS 5.0 (4.0 all skills); Extended Study Plan (3 Terms) Starting Jun, Sep: UKVI IELTS 4.5 (4.0 all skills).
Start Dates And Progression
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End Date |
Progression |
| Jan 2025 |
Aug 2025 |
Sep 2025 |
| Sep 2025 |
Jun 2026 |
Sep 2026 |
Progression Options
On successful completion of this course, you
are guaranteed entry
to one of the following undergraduate programmes at The University Of Glasgow.
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BEng Product Design Engineering
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BSc Anatomy
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BSc Biochemistry
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BSc Chemistry
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BSc Chemistry & Mathematics
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BSc Chemistry & Medicinal Chemistry
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BSc Computing Science
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BSc Environmental Geoscience
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BSc Environmental Science & Sustainability
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BSc Genetics
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BSc Geography
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BSc Geology
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BSc Human Biology
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BSc Human Biology & Nutrition
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BSc Immunology
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BSc Marine & Freshwater Biology
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BSc Mathematics
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BSc Mathematics & Physics
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BSc Mathematics & Statistics
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BSc Microbiology
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BSc Molecular & Cellular Biology
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BSc Molecular & Cellular Biology (& Biotechnology)
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BSc Molecular & Cellular Biology (& Plant Science)
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BSc Neuroscience
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BSc Pharmacology
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BSc Physics
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BSc Physics & Astrophysics
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BSc Physiology & Sports Science
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BSc Physiology Sports Science & Nutrition
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BSc Software Engineering
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BSc Statistics
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BSc Theoretical Physics
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BSc Zoology
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