Science Foundation Year
Degree progression Core modules Route Modules Key facts
Progression to undergraduate degrees
The Science and Computing Foundation Year leads to various degrees including:
- Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Geology
- Medical Biochemistry
- Medical Genetics
- Medical Physiology
See a full list of degrees for this route.
CORE MODULES
English and Skills for University Study 1, 2 & 3
You will develop your English communication skills and learn a range of study skills, including: writing and reading strategies; presentation and seminar participation; organisation of time and materials, meeting deadlines and responding to feedback.
At the end of these modules you will be able to use English language in your own academic work, give well structured presentations and contribute to seminar discussions; take notes from readings and lectures; plan, develop and write well structured academic essays.
Project Study, including Computing (Word Processing) Skills
Complete a self-study project on a topic that you will take, in consultation with your tutor, from the academic discipline that you will subsequently study at degree level.
Pure Mathematics 1
Straight lines and linear equations, set theory and probability, statistics, linear programming, indices and logarithms and experimental laws.
ROUTE MODULES
Structures and Bonding
Formulae, equations and moles, atomic structure, introduction to redox systems, thermodynamics and bonding.
Reactions and Equilibrium
Equilibria, acid-base equilibria, kinetics and organic chemistry.
Cell Biology
Biological molecules, cellular structure, cell division, movement through cell membranes, enzymes and metabolic pathways.
Physiology
The cardiovascular system, the respiratory system, the digestive system, osmo-regulation, control and coordination and reproduction.
Further Studies in Biology & Chemistry
Genetics, ecology and plant biology plus inorganic chemistry, oxidation/ reduction reactions and transition element chemistry.
| Foundation course key facts | |
|---|---|
| Tuition price | See fees page |
| Course length | 3 terms |
| Next entry points | September 2012 or January 2013 |
| Term dates | September 2012 start: Term 1 – 24 September to 7 December 2012 Term 2 – 14 January to 28 March 2013 Term 3 – 8 April to 14 June 2013
January 2013 start: |
| Entry requirements | See admissions section for academic and English Language entrance requirements |
| Assessment | End of module/term: a combination of examinations, coursework, presentations and extended essays. Continuous: a mixture of lecture classes, small-group seminar work and directed self-study. |
| Progression | On successful completion, you progress to the first year of a University of Leicester undergraduate degree in selected subject areas |
Nationality: Nigerian
"I am currently pursuing a career in computing with management, when I finish my course I would like to work in big companies as an IT consultant or analyst , although I’ m also thinking about continuing with my study in business management, since the university has a lot of interesting postgraduate courses in the school of management."
