Top Foundation Year Programs in Life Sciences

The course is delivered at University Centre Myerscough and awarded by the University of Central Lancashire. The course is a step forward for the floral designer, designed as an introduction to the commercial aspects of floral design at a professional standard. Traditional, period, contemporary and experimental designs will be studied. Incorporated within these designs are the latest trends in the manipulation of fresh plant material and experimental designs using modern decorative accessories.

We encourage work experience as an integral part of the course, giving students valuable insight into the professional floristry industry and boosting their career prospects over the wider floral context.... [-]

The UK dairy industry is facing one of its most challenging periods to date. In order to run a successful business, modern dairy farmers need to combine scientific knowledge with practical and business management skills in order to produce high-quality milk while minimizing cost and safeguarding the environment.

Ideally situated in the premier dairy county of Cheshire, Reaseheath has a national reputation for its delivery of quality training within the specialist field of dairy herd management. This unique course will enable you to develop an understanding of the technical, economic, legal and managerial principles relating to dairy farm businesses, identify the effects of environmental and ethical issues in the dairy industry and offer specialist practical skills associated with dairy farming.... [-]

The FC prepares students interested in studying a degree programme in Agriculture, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, Maths, Medicine, Natural Sciences, Pharmacy, and Physics. The content of the courses takes into account the admission exam to Medicine and the evaluation tests students must take in order to access a degree programme.

Courses are divided in the following way:

- Basic Mathematical Language, Modelling and Reasoning 12 FC cr- Physics 9 FC cr- Chemistry 6 FC cr- Biology 6 FC cr- Principles of Economics and Management 3 FC cr

The remaining 24 credits will consist of courses in the Italian Language and Culture to make up a total of 60 credits.... [-]

Baking is a highly technical skill and a qualification in this field will make you an attractive prospect to employers. This course will help you develop the skills to become a highly successful baking technologist: you’ll develop specialist managerial skills, which are linked to the commercial and technological aspects of the baking profession.

This specialist course offers the chance to combine interests in baking production and the nutritional, health and wellbeing aspects of food production.

Baking is a highly technical skill and a qualification in this field will make you an attractive prospect to employers. We'll help you develop the skills to become a successful baking technologist, including in the commercial and technological aspects of the baking profession.

This specialist course focuses on the process by which new products are developed. New product development (NPD) is the engine driver of the food and beverage industry.

We offer the opportunity for all undergraduate Home/EU students to undertake a work placement, internship or work experience while studying a full-time course starting in September 2019.

Baking is a highly technical skill and a qualification in this field will make you really attractive to employers. This course will help you to become a specialist manager, teaching you the commercial and technological aspects of the baking profession.

We offer the opportunity for all undergraduate Home/EU students to undertake a work placement, internship or work experience while studying a full-time course starting in September 2019.

Baking is a highly technical skill and a qualification in this field will make you an attractive prospect to employers. We'll help you develop the skills to become a successful baking technologist, including in the commercial and technological aspects of the baking profession.

The Foundation Degree prepares you for employment in the science industry and provides you with the opportunity to gain entry to relevant Degree programmes.

The Foundation Degree in Applied and Medical Sciences aims to ensure that the evolving needs of the science sector are met, including laboratory based training, theoretical knowledge and e-learning.

Weekly contact hours are scheduled for a minimum of 15 hours per week. Student workload usually includes 4 to 5 assessments (a combination of coursework and/or examination) per module. The Foundation Degree also provides students with an opportunity to undertake a structured placement within the science industry during the final year of the programme.... [-]

The Kent International Foundation Programme (IFP) is primarily designed for international students, allowing them to develop their academic knowledge and skills and, if required, their English language ability, for entry to undergraduate study at university.

This course progresses onto a wide range of degree options at the School of Biosciences and the School of Sport and Exercise Science.

The programme, on offer at the University of Kent for over 25 years, takes place on the Canterbury campus and students are full members of the University with access to University accommodation and all academic, welfare, social and sport facilities on campus.... [-]

A quality assured course offering direct entry to the first year of your bachelor's degree at a leading university.

There are two course options available:

Our progression guarantee:

We guarantee to find you a place to study on an appropriate degree and university if you successfully complete your International Foundation programme, follow professional advice offered by INTO staff and meet minimum attendance requirements.... [-]

You'll enjoy use of The University of Manchester science labs as part of your learning.

The University was ranked fourth in the UK for 'research power' in biological sciences by the latest Research Excellence Framework.

Course options available

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