This pathway prepares international students for guaranteed entry1 to undergraduate degrees in Science & Engineering at Durham University. On successful completion, you can progress directly to the first year of a range of degree programmes, including BSc Biological Sciences. See Progression Options below for full details.
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Location
Durham
United Kingdom
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Progression
Durham University
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Rankings & Awards
United Kingdom: 7th
Satisfaction: 83.7%
World: 174th
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Start Dates
Jan, Sep, Nov
3 Terms
Next start date: 23 Sep 2024
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Course Fees
From £25,900
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Visa Considerations
UKVI English Test Required
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Course Provider
Durham University International Study Centre
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Why Choose This Course?
- Guaranteed entry to an undergraduate degree at Durham University after only one year.
- Study at a World Class University! Durham is consistently ranked in the UK top 10 and amongst the top 100 universities in the World!
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The University of Durham is member of the prestigious Russell Group, the UK's own 'Ivy League'.
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Research-led university that ranks highly across a broad range of subjects.
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Study and live in the historic Northern city of Durham, a popular tourist destination with its famous UNESCO listed Cathedral.
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About This Course
The International Foundation (Science & Engineering) 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 Durham 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 Durham University.
International Application Deadlines
- January 2024
Deadline: 1 Dec 2023*
Classes start: Jan 2023
- September 2024
Deadline: Aug 2024*
Classes start: Sep 2024
*Students who are applying for a visa from outside the UK must confirm their place by this date. The deadline may be extended by up to 3 weeks where a priority visa service is available and the student agrees to use it.
Entry Requirements
| Academic |
Completion of high school with good grades, equivalent to 5 IGCSE grades A* - C in relevant subjects (excluding native language).
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| English |
UKVI IELTS 5.5 (5.5 Reading & Writing, 5.0 other 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
| Start Date |
End Date |
Progression |
| Sep 2024 |
Jun 2025 |
Sep 2025 |
| Nov 2024 |
Aug 2025 |
Sep 2025 |
| Jan 2025 |
Aug 2025 |
Sep 2025 |
Progression Options
On successful completion of this course, you
are guaranteed entry
to one of the following undergraduate programmes at Durham University.
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BEng\MEng Electrical Engineering
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BEng\MEng Electronic Engineering
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BEng\MEng General Engineering
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BEng\MEng Mechanical Engineering
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BSc Biochemistry
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BSc Biological Sciences
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BSc Chemistry
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BSc Climate Science
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BSc Computer Science
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BSc Environmental Geoscience
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BSc Geology
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BSc Geoscience
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BSc Mathematics
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BSc Natural Sciences (Anthropology & Biology)
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BSc Natural Sciences (Biology & Chemistry)
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BSc Natural Sciences (Biology & Earth Sciences)
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BSc Natural Sciences (Biology & Geography)
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BSc Natural Sciences (Biology & Psychology)
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BSc Natural Sciences (Business & Computer Science)
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BSc Natural Sciences (Chemistry & Earth Sciences)
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BSc Natural Sciences (Computer Science & Mathematics)
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BSc Natural Sciences (Computer Science & Physics)
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BSc Natural Sciences (Earth Sciences & Geography)
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BSc Natural Sciences (Economics & Mathematics)
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BSc Natural Sciences (Economics & Psychology)
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BSc Natural Sciences (Mathematics & Philosophy)
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BSc Natural Sciences (Mathematics & Psychology)
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BSc Natural Sciences (Philosophy & Physics)
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BSc Physics
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BSc Psychology
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BSc\MMath Mathematics & Statistics
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MEng Aeronautical Engineering
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MEng Civil Engineering
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MEng Renewable Energy Engineering
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MSci Earth Sciences
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