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Foundation Certificate in Science 

Foundation Certificates

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Progresses to either Diploma in Engineering and then Year 3; or Year 2.

 

Programme Overview

The Foundation Certificate in Science teaches students a broad range of introductory science courses. The programme will help students to reach GCE 'A' level equivalent standard.

Subject Outline

All Foundation Certificate programmes at Glasgow International College contain two elements:

Academic Skills Modules

Develop key academic skills including research, writing, presentation and analysis skills.

Subject Modules

Cover the basics of your chosen area of study so that you have the knowledge you need. Then progress to more specialised study that focuses on the topics and skills you will need most in your chosen undergraduate degree course.

English language tuition is also provided for students who need it.

All modules are specifically designed to meet the needs of international students. They are taught with your progression to the University of Glasgow in mind.

Progression to the University of Glasgow

The Foundation Certificate in Science is equivalent to Year 1 of an undergraduate degree course at the University of Glasgow.

Upon successful completion of the Foundation Certificate, you will progress to Year 2 of a BSc (Hons) degree in the Faculty of Biomedical and Life Sciences.

Year 2 at the University is a general year, when you will study a range of relevant subjects. At the end of the year, you will choose or confirm the exact degree course.

These University progression routes are listed below.

Subject Module

Programme outline

Three core academic skills modules:
  • Academic skills 1a
  • Academic skills 1b
  • Academic skills 2
Two core subject modules:
  • Foundation Mathematics
  • Fundamentals of Science

 

Three pathway modules in your chosen pathway:

 

Biological Sciences pathway modules:
  • Scientific Principles and Enquiry
  • Biological Science
  • Biochemistry of Life
Chemistry pathway modules:
  • Physical Sciences
  • Biochemistry of Life
  • Scientific Principles and Enquiry
Physical Sciences pathway modules:
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Physical Sciences
  • Basic Engineering
Students taking the three term programme take four additional English language modules:
  • Language and Communication for Academic Study 2a
  • Language and Communication for Academic Study 2b
  • Language and Communication for Academic Study 3a
  • Language and Communication for Academic Study 3b

 

Progression Route

Progression routes

Progression to the University of Glasgow is guaranteed provided you complete the Foundation Certificate to the level stated in your offer letter.

Progression is to Year 2 of a BSci (Hons) in either the Faculty of Biomedical and Life Sciences or the Faculty of Physical Sciences. Choose one of the following degree courses:

 

Biological Sciences pathway

Chemistry pathwayPhysical Sciences pathway