This pathway prepares international students for guaranteed entry1 to undergraduate degrees in Life Sciences at Aston University. On successful completion, you can progress directly to the first year of a range of degree programmes. See Progression Options below for full details.
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Location
Birmingham
United Kingdom
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Progression
Aston University
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Rankings & Awards
United Kingdom: 25th
Satisfaction: 78%
World: 500th
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Start Dates
Jan, Sep, Nov
3 - 4 Terms
Next start date: 23 Sep 2024
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Course Fees
From £19,990
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Visa Considerations
Integrated Visa
Non-UKVI English Tests Accepted
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Course Provider
ONCAMPUS Aston University
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Why Choose This Course?
- Guaranteed entry to an undergraduate degree at Aston University after only one year.
- Aston University is rated GOLD for Teaching Excellence by the Department for Education (2023).
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A triple accredited Business School (AACSB/AMBA/EQUIS), which means Aston is in the top 1% of all business schools in the world.
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Live and study in the UK’s second largest city after London, with excellent museums, art galleries, cultural and sporting venues as well as nightlife and shopping. Birmingham is also home to the largest financial district outside London.
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University Of The Year 2020 (The Guardian).
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A safe, self-contained campus with modern accommodation in the Aton Student Village.
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About This Course
The Undergraduate Foundation (Life Sciences) 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 Aston University, but do not have the academic qualifications or English level required for direct entry. On successful completion of this course, you can progress to the first year of selected bachelor's degrees at Aston University.
Two visa routes are available for this program:
- 4 Year Visa: This option offers a single visa that will be valid for the full length of the study program, including the foudnation year and degree.
- 1 Year Visa: For students who do not meet the minimum English requirements for the 4 year visa route. This visa will be valid for the duration of the foundation year and can be extended from the UK on progression to a degree.
Study Options
- 3 Terms
3 terms starting Jan, Sep - 3.5 Terms
3.5 terms starting Nov - 4 Terms
4 terms starting Sep
Entry Requirements
Academic |
Completion of high school with good grades, equivalent to 5 IGCSE grades A* - C or 4+ in relevant subjects (excluding native language).
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English |
3 Terms
Integrated Visa: IELTS 5.5 (5.5 each skill); Pearson PTE 42 (42 each skill); TOEFL 73 (Speaking: 17; Reading: 12; Writing: 20; Listening 11); IGCSE English 1st/2nd Language (C); IB English (SL3/HL3); WAEC English (C/6); KCSE (C). Other qualifications may be accepted.
1 Year Visa: UKVI IELTS 4.5 (4.0 each skill), PTE UKVI 43 (43 each skill).
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3.5 Terms
UKVI IELTS 4.5 (4.0 all skills) or equivalent UKVI English test
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4 Terms
UKVI IELTS 4.0 (4.0 all skills) or equivalent UKVI English test
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Minimum Age |
Minimum age 17 years (at start of course).
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Start Dates And Progression
Study Plan: 3 Terms
Start Date |
End Date |
Progression |
Sep 2024 |
Jun 2025 |
Sep 2025 |
Jan 2025 |
Aug 2025 |
Sep 2025 |
Study Plan: 3.5 Terms
Start Date |
End Date |
Progression |
Nov 2024 |
Aug 2025 |
Sep 2025 |
Study Plan: 4 Terms
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End Date |
Progression |
Sep 2024 |
Aug 2025 |
Sep 2025 |
Progression Options
On successful completion of this course, you
are guaranteed entry
to one of the following undergraduate programmes at Aston University.
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BSc Biochemistry
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BSc Biological Sciences
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BSc Biomedical Science
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BSc Neuroscience
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BSc Psychology
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BSc Psychology & Business
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BSc Psychology & Marketing
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BSc Psychology & Sociology
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MOptom Optometry
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MPharm Pharmacy
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