International Foundation Year (Computing, Engineering and Health Sciences)

Leading To BSc Nutrition

This course is stage one of an undergraduate degree at Teesside University for international students, offering guaranteed progression to selected Bachelor's degrees in Computing, Engineering And Health Sciences, including BSc Nutrition.

• Location
  Middlesbrough
  United Kingdom
• Progression
  Teesside University
• Rankings & Awards
  United Kingdom: 80th
  Satisfaction: 81.8%
• Start Dates
  Jan, Oct, Nov
  3 Terms
  Next start date: Oct 2025
• Course Fees
  From £15,900
• Visa Considerations
  Integrated Visa
  Non-UKVI English Tests Accepted
• Course Provider
  Teesside University International Study Centre

• Why Choose This Course?
  
  • Guaranteed progression to a bachelor's degree at Teesside University in less than one year.
  • A modern university with a strong focus on careers and workplace skills. Optional work placements available on most degree programmes.
  • Teesside University is rated GOLD for Teaching Excellence by the Department for Education (2023).
  • Located in the large town of Middlesbrough in the North East of England. Middlesbrough has a low cost of living compared to other university cities in the UK.
  • A single, integrated campus in the centre of town with everything you need within easy walking distance.

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About This Course

The International Foundation Year (Computing, Engineering and Health Sciences) is the first stage of a Bachelor's degree at Teesside University 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 Computing, Engineering And Health Sciences, including BSc Nutrition. Progression is guaranteed for students who achieve the module scores required for their chosen progression degree.

Note: Students studying this course may² benefit from an integrated study visa, which will be valid for the duration of the entire programme. That means you will not have to apply for a new visa when you progress to a degree.

Admission Requirements

Academic	Completion of high school with pass grades, equivalent to 4 subjects at IGCSE (A-C, 9-4) in relevant subjects (excluding native language).
English *	UKVI IELTS 4.5 (4.0 all skills) or equivalent UKVI English test. UKVI IELTS 6.0 (5.5 all skills) for Nursing related degrees.

Start Dates And Progression

Start Date	End Date	Progression
Oct 2025	Jul 2026	Sep 2026
Nov 2025	Aug 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 Teesside University.

• BEng Chemical Engineering
• BEng Civil Engineering
• BEng Electrical & Electronic Engineering
• BEng Instrumentation & Control Engineering
• BEng Mechanical Engineering
• BSc Artificial Intelligence & Computer Science
• BSc Biology
• BSc Biology (Animal Science)
• BSc Biology (Human Biology)
• BSc Biomedical Science
• BSc Business Technology
• BSc Computer Science & Informatics
• BSc Crime Scene Science
• BSc Cyber Security
• BSc Diagnostic Radiography
• BSc Food Science & Technology
• BSc Forensic Science
• BSc Games Programming
• BSc Health Sciences
• BSc Information Technology
• BSc Nursing Studies (Adult)
• BSc Nursing Studies (Learning Disabilities)
• BSc Nursing Studies (Mental Health)
• BSc Nutrition
• BSc Occupational Therapy
• BSc Operating Department Practice
• BSc Pharmaceutical Science
• BSc Software Engineering
• BSc Sport & Exercise Science
• BSc Sports Therapy & Rehabilitation

 
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¹ UK universities require 13 years of high school for admission to an undergraduate degree. Students who have studied an 11 or 12 year curriculum (including IGCSE / AS Level) can qualify by studying an international foundation year first.
² An integrated study visa is available to students who meet the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) English requirement for degree level study, which is IELTS 5.5 (5.5 all skills) or equivalent.