International Foundation in Science, Sport, Computing and Engineering
Total Course Fee
USD 22,900
Course Accredited By
NA
Leading to Year 2 of a 4-year Scottish undergraduate degree. Students will receive a CAS for the duration of the Foundation programme only. Preparing students for direct entry to Year 2 of an undergraduate degree in a wide range of subjects, including Biological Sciences, Computing, Mathematics and Software Engineering at the University of Stirling.
With this pathway, students also have the opportunity to progress to one of our affiliate partner universities in Scotland. Depending on the university they choose, students may progress to Year 1 or Year 2 of their degree.
On campus and online study options
- This program is available to study either on campus or online – giving students the flexibility to choose what’s best for them.
- If your student starts online and is then able to travel to the UK, they’ll be able to transfer to an on-campus program in January or March/April 2022. They’ll need to meet any visa requirements and demonstrate good attendance and performance during their studies online.
- If your student applies for an Online Extended program, they’ll be offered an Online Academic English plus Online or on-campus academic pathway study plan.
Key information
- Develop an understanding of physical sciences through real-world experiments.
- Attend lectures at the University that will broaden knowledge learned in practical classes.
- Benefit from learning in an environment that focuses on seminar-style teaching.
- Progress to one of our partner Scottish universities, including the University of Stirling.
Standard Program: Sept & Jan
- 3 Terms
- Extended Integrated Program: Sept & June
- 4 Terms
Enrollment Cycles
- January 2024
- September 2024
Standard Course Requirement
Age requirement
17
Academic requirements
- Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades.
English language entry requirements
- 3 Terms: IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 4.5 in any subskill) or equivalent.
Additional information
- If you're intending to progress to the University of Stirling, you may qualify for entry to our Integrated Programme.
Extended Course Requirement
Age requirement
17
Academic requirements
- Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades.
English language entry requirements
- 4 Terms: IELTS 4.5 (with a minimum of 4.0 in any subskill) or equivalent.
Additional information
- If you're intending to progress to the University of Stirling, you may qualify for entry to our Integrated Programme.
- A total of 120 credits must be earnt to successfully complete the pathway programme.
Term 1 modules
- Core Mathematics and Statistics 20 Credits
- English Language for Academic Purposes 20 Credits
- ICT, Research and Study Skills 10 Credits
- Introduction to British Culture and Society 10 Credits
Term 1 specialist modules
- Chemistry 20 Credits
- Biology 40 Credits
- Introduction to Business 20 Credits
- Introduction to Psychology 20 Credits
- Introduction to Sport Studies 20 Credits
- Physics 20 Credits
- Principles of Computing 20 Credits
- Pure and Applied Mathematics 40 Credits
- Standard Fees :£16475
- Extended Fees: £18495
Additional Fees:
- C = Compulsory / O = Optional
- Course related fees
- Enrolment fee C £150.00
- Textbooks (3 term) C £240.00
- Textbooks (4 term) C £315.00
- Lab fee C £400.00
Other fees
- Airport pickup O Edinburgh International Airport Not applicable to students on our online courses £70.00
- Airport pickup O Glasgow International Airport Not applicable to students on our online courses £70.00
- Social programme O Activity costs range from free-£50 Not applicable to students on our online courses £50.00