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International Foundation Programme - Applied Science (9 Months)

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What will I learn?

Overview

This programme has been designed specifically to support international students who wish to study an undergraduate degree from a wide range available at Northumbria University.

This specific pathway is for Applied Science which has a combination of Science modules alongside an English module and an Academic Practice module.

These modules will enable you to develop key skills and understanding in language, study skills, critical thinking, and a good understanding of knowledge relevant to Science.

Key facts

  • Learn the skills you need to succeed in your undergraduate science degree
  • Develop your awareness of academic culture in the UK as you integrate into student life within a UK university
  • Upon successfully completing your International Foundation Programme you will be guaranteed a place on a science-based undergraduate degree at Northumbria University
  • Progress onto courses in Biology, Chemistry, Forensic Science, Nutrition and Sport Science

Assessment

You will be assessed continually through each module, and receive feedback from tutors to support your learning and skills development for use in the summative assessment.

Which courses can I go on to study?

Upon successful completion and subject to specific entry requirements, you can go on to study a range of Science undergraduate degrees at Northumbria University.

To progress and be eligible for entry onto our undergraduate degree programmes you must achieve at least 40% in your International Foundation Programme.

Please note that our undergraduate degrees are currently being reviewed, however, we have previously offered the opportunity for students to progress on to the following courses: Your progression course

  • BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science
  • BSc (Hons) Biochemistry
  • BSc (Hons) Biology
  • BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science
  • BSc (Hons) Chemistry
  • BSc (Hons) Criminology and Forensic Science
  • BSc (Hons) Food Science and Nutrition
  • BSc (Hons) Food Science and Nutrition (Human Nutrition)
  • BSc (Hons) Nursing Science Registered Nurse (Adult)
  • BSc (Hons) Nursing Science Registered Nurse (Child)
  • BSc (Hons) Nursing Science Registered Nurse (Learning Disabilities)
  • BSc (Hons) Nursing Science Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
  • BSc (Hons) Physics
  • BSc (Hons) Physics with Astrophysics
  • BSc (Hons) Forensic Science
  • Which department am I in?

    NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY PATHWAY

    Study options

    Full Time (9 months)

    Tuition fees
    £16,750.00 (US$ 21,711) per year
    This is a fixed fee
    Start date

    Expected October 2025

    Venue

    Northumbria University Pathway

    Newcastle City Campus,

    2 Ellison Pl,

    Newcastle Upon Tyne,

    England,

    NE1 8ST, England

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