Foundation in Science, Engineering and Mathematics (CertHE)

The Foundation Year in Science, Engineering and Maths is a one-year introductory course, designed to prepare you to progress to undergraduate study in a non-clinical science, engineering or mathematics degree subject. The course is for students returning to education who have not recently studied Level 3 qualifications (such as A-level or equivalent) and includes tailored support to help you transition to degree-level study. You will meet with a personal tutor and have access to the library, peer mentoring and academic skills development, such as essay writing. We offer progression degrees covering the full range of fundamental and applied science and engineering at Bristol, as well as interdisciplinary degree courses in subjects such as biomedical sciences, data science, engineering design, environmental science and palaeontology and evolution. On successful completion of the foundation year, you will be guaranteed a place on an undergraduate degree, dependent on your foundation pathway (Chemistry or Physics) and your foundation maths unit results. Chemistry degreesEarth Sciences degreesEngineering degreesGeographical Sciences degreesLife Sciences degreesMathematics degreesPhysics degrees *this excludes all Biological Sciences and Zoology degrees unless an A in A Level in biology is also held or predicted. Choosing to study a science, engineering or life sciences degree allows you to develop knowledge and a range of transferable skills that employers value. Our graduates are highly employable, with skills in areas such as numeracy, teamwork, report writing and problem-solving. Bristol graduates are in demand and the University's high academic standards and excellent teaching attract many recruiters. This course is for students with a 'Home' fee status. 'Overseas' fee status students should refer to ourInternational Foundation Programmes. For information on how to check your fee status, please see ourfee status information pages. Applications are made directly to the University. You can find information about making an application on ourhow to applypage. If you have questions about the foundation year or the application process, please [email protected] The course comprises five units: A core laboratory science unit, two maths units, a STEM skills unit and a group research project unit. You will choose either a chemistry or a physics pathway depending on the degree subject you aim to study after the course. You will also take core units in maths, building your confidence and ability to use maths to solve problems in science and engineering. We offer two different levels of mathematics, Discovering Foundation Mathematics and Extension Foundation Mathematics, depending on the degree subject that you wish to pursue after the Foundation Year. If invited to interview, you will also sit a maths test to assess your current level. Your test result is not used in deciding whether or not to offer you a place. You will need to dedicate around 13-15 hours each week to lectures and seminars and at least 20 hours per week for independent study. We accept a wide variety of qualifications and welcome applications from students of all backgrounds. Below is a guide to the typical offers for this course. No academic qualifications are required for entry to this course. Applications will be assessed on personal statement and interview (including a maths problem). We are looking for applicants who can demonstrate the potential to succeed on the course. Holders of specific science qualifications arenot eligible for this courseas follows: Applicants who have takenanyof the following science A-levels or equivalent QCA-level 3 qualifications* in the last five years are not eligible: Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics. Applicants who have takenmore than oneof the following science-related subjects at A-level (or equivalent QCA-level 3 qualifications*) in the last five years, are not eligible: Biology, Computer Science, Design and Technology: Product Design 3D, Electronics, Environmental Sciences, Human Biology, Marine Science, Economics, Computing, Geography, Geology, Information Communication Technology, Psychology, Statistics. *We will consider applicants who have achieved or who are currently taking Access to HE or BTEC Level 3 qualifications, as long as those qualifications do not already facilitate direct entry to their desired undergraduate degree via UCAS. In this case, applicants are advised to check the prospectus or [email protected], to consider applying directly through UCAS for our undergraduate-level courses. Further information aboutEnglish language requirements and profile levels University of Bristol,Beacon House,Queens Road,Bristol,BS8 1QU,United Kingdom Information for