This course is stage one of an undergraduate degree at The University Of Nottingham for international students, offering guaranteed progression to selected Bachelor's degrees in Science, including BSc Physiotherapy.
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Location
Nottingham
United Kingdom
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Progression
The University Of Nottingham
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Rankings & Awards
United Kingdom: 59th
Satisfaction: 79.5%
World: 130th
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Start Dates
Jan, Feb, Apr, Sep, Oct
2 Terms
Next start date: 15 Sep 2025
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Course Fees
From £24,650
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Visa Considerations
UKVI English Test Required
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Course Provider
University of Nottingham International College
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Why Choose This Course?
- Guaranteed entry to an undergraduate degree at The University of Nottingham after only one year.
- A top ranking UK university, regularly listed in the top 20.
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A member of the prestigious Russell Group, the UK's own 'Ivy League'.
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A beautiful 300-acre campus, with landscaped gardens and a lake.
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A central location with good communications to major UK cities including London, Birmingham and Manchester.
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About This Course
The Foundation Certificate (Science) is the first stage of a Bachelor's degree at The University Of Nottingham for international students who have completed Year 11 or 12 at high school in their own country1.
During this course, you will study a combination of academic modules, English language and study skills. You will study in small classes alongside other international students, with additional support to help you adjust to student life in the UK.
On successful completion of this programme, you can progress to the first year of selected Bachelor's degrees in Science, including BSc Physiotherapy.
Progression is guaranteed for students who achieve the module scores required for their chosen progression degree.
Admission Requirements
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Academic
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Completion of high school with good grades, equivalent to 4-5 IGCSE subjects at grade B/5. Alternatively, AS Level (BCC), A Levels (BCC) or IB 26 points.
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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
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Extended Study Plan (2.5 Terms) Starting Jan, 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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Progression |
| Apr 2025 |
Aug 2025 |
Sep 2025 |
| Sep 2025 |
Jun 2026 |
Sep 2026 |
| Oct 2025 |
Apr 2026 |
Sep 2026 |
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Jul 2026 |
Sep 2026 |
| Feb 2026 |
Aug 2026 |
Sep 2026 |
Progression Options
On successful completion of this course, you are guaranteed progression to one of the following undergraduate programmes at The University Of Nottingham.
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BSc Agricultural Business Management
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BSc Agriculture
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BSc Cancer Sciences
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BSc Food Science
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BSc Food Science & Nutrition
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BSc Geography
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BSc Health Promotion & Public Health
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BSc Medical Physiology & Therapeutics
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BSc Microbiology
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BSc Midwifery
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BSc Nursing (Adult)
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BSc Nursing (Child)
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BSc Nursing (Mental Health)
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BSc Nutrition
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BSc Pharmaceutical Sciences
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BSc Pharmacology
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BSc Physiotherapy
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BSc Psychology & Cognitive Neuroscience
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BSc Sport & Exercise Science
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BSc Sport Rehabilitation
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BSc Statistics
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BSc\MSci Animal Science
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BSc\MSci Biochemistry
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BSc\MSci Biology
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BSc\MSci Biotechnology
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BSc\MSci Chemistry
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BSc\MSci Environmental Biology
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BSc\MSci Environmental Science
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BSc\MSci Medicinal & Biological Chemistry
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BSc\MSci Natural Sciences
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BSc\MSci Neuroscience
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BSc\MSci Plant Biology
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BSc\MSci Psychology
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BSc\MSci Zoology
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MPharm Pharmacy
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