Foundation Certificate (Science)

Leading To BSc Geography

A first year degree programme at The University Of Glasgow for international students who have completed Year 11/12 of high school. Available for selected undergraduate degrees in Science, including BSc Geography

• Location
  Glasgow
  United Kingdom
• Progression
  The University Of Glasgow
• Rankings & Awards
  United Kingdom: 13th
  Satisfaction: 82.7%
  World: 87th
• Start Dates
  Jan, Sep
  2 Terms
  Next start date: 15 Sep 2025
• Course Fees
  From £24,740
• Visa Considerations
  UKVI English Test Required
• Course Provider
  University of Glasgow International College

• 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'.
  • One of the world's top ranked universities, with excellent research credentials, especially in medicine and the sciences.
  • Study in one of Europe's most vibrant and cosmopolitan cities.
  • 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 equivalent to year one of a four year bachelor's degree at The University Of Glasgow. It offers an admission route to The University Of Glasgow for international students who have completed Year 11/12 of high school in their own country¹

During the course, you will study a full first year curriculum, but with additional support to develop your academic subject knowledge and study skills. Students who do not meet the standard English requirements for The University Of Glasgow will also benefit from enhanced English language support.

On successful completion of this programme, you can progress to the second year of a bachelor's degree in Science, including BSc Geography. Progression is guaranteed for students who achieve the module scores required for their chosen progression degree.

Admission Requirements

Academic	Successful completion of high school, equivalent to 5 IGCSE subjects with very good grades (AABBB).
English *	UKVI IELTS 5.5 (4.5 all skills) or equivalent UKVI English test.
Minimum Age	Minimum age 16 years (at start of course).

Start Dates And Progression

Start Date	End Date	Progression
Sep 2025	Jun 2026	Sep 2026
Jan 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 Glasgow.

• BEng Product Design Engineering
• BSc Anatomy
• BSc Biochemistry
• BSc Chemistry
• BSc Chemistry & Mathematics
• BSc Chemistry & Medicinal Chemistry
• BSc Computing Science
• BSc Environmental Geoscience
• BSc Environmental Science & Sustainability
• BSc Genetics
• BSc Geography
• BSc Geology
• BSc Human Biology & Physiology
• BSc Immunology
• BSc Marine & Freshwater Biology
• BSc Mathematics
• BSc Mathematics & Physics
• BSc Mathematics & Statistics
• BSc Microbiology
• BSc Molecular & Cellular Biology
• BSc Molecular & Cellular Biology (& Biotechnology)
• BSc Molecular & Cellular Biology (& Plant Science)
• BSc Neuroscience
• BSc Pharmacology
• BSc Physics
• BSc Physics & Astrophysics
• BSc Software Engineering
• BSc Sport & Exercise Science
• BSc Statistics
• BSc Theoretical Physics
• BSc Veterinary Biosciences
• BSc Zoology

 
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¹ Scottish universities require 13 years of high school for direct admission to an undergraduate degree.