Foundation Year in Science
Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
Why choose this course?
We recognise that there are many routes to success at the degree level. Our science foundation year specifically caters for those who lack the traditional entry qualifications to join the first year of a science degree.
You are likely to be someone with either non-science-based qualifications, someone who has tried science-based subjects but has yet to realise their potential or a mature student, with skills and experience from employment, who wants to return to education.
The foundation year has the benefit of being part of the extended degree. It gives you access to a range of activities and staff on the degree programme that you will continue your studies on.
The foundation year in science is taught at the University and you'll have access to all its facilities. Subject materials and teaching are tailored to degrees at Kingston and you'll develop practical, technical and communication skills, and apply knowledge to real-life problems.
This foundation year is available with these courses:
Choose your pathway
- Biochemistry BSc (Hons)
UCAS code: C708 - Biomedical Science BSc (Hons)
UCAS code: B948 - Biological Science BSc (Hons)
UCAS code: C118 - Chemistry BSc (Hons)
UCAS code: F108 - Environmental Science BSc (Hons)
UCAS code: F908 - Environmental Science with Hazards & Disasters BSc (Hons)
UCAS code: F821 - Forensic Science BSc (Hons)
UCAS code: F411 - Geography BSc (Hons)
UCAS code: F808 - Nutrition (Exercise & Health) BSc (Hons)
UCAS code: CB64 - Nutrition (Human Nutrition) BSc (Hons)
UCAS code: B401 - Pharmaceutical Science BSc (Hons)
UCAS code: B208 - Pharmacology BSc (Hons)
UCAS code: B212 - Sports Science (Coaching) BSc (Hons)
UCAS code: CX6D - Sports Science BSc (Hons)
UCAS code: C608
Reasons to choose Kingston
- This foundation year helps you prepare for your intended degree, providing you with essential skills for success.
- You'll gain extensive practical experience in brand new laboratories, recently opened as part of a £6.8 million investment.
- You will develop your problem-solving skills through project-based learning as applied to real-world scenarios.
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What you will study
The foundation year is designed to provide a supportive environment in which you can build your confidence, whilst developing the academic and practical skills alongside the subject knowledge to continue on the degree of your choice.
Modules
Throughout the year you will study a range of subjects relevant to subsequent study in Year 1 of your degree and beyond. These subjects are supported by modules where your study and mathematical skills are developed. The broad scope of subjects is intended to allow study in a range of subject areas and, in some instances, allows flexibility in the choice of intended degree route. Subjects start at an elementary level, and there is a strong emphasis on the development of practical skills. In the Skills module, you will also undertake a project where you focus on a topic relating to your degree subject.
Core modules
- Professional Success
- Foundation Project-Based Learning
- Biological & Chemical Sciences
Please note
Optional modules only run if there is enough demand. If we have an insufficient number of students interested in an optional module, that module will not be offered for this course.