Engineering and Physical Sciences with Foundation Year at University of Nottingham - UCAS

University of Nottingham

Degree level: Undergraduate

Engineering and Physical Sciences with Foundation Year

This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.

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Course summary

This programme is for Home students. International students should apply for the Science and Engineering Foundation Certificate at the University of Nottingham International College. This specialist international study centre is located next to the University Park Campus and is run in partnership with Kaplan Pathways. Strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence before you progress on to year one of your honour's degree. You are guaranteed progression on to your chosen degree after passing your foundation year. You will study a range of modules including:

maths

computer methods

electricity and magnetism

mechanics

physics

lab skills

The degree you choose will depend on the modules you select to study, but you will not have to make this decision until your second term. The subject areas that you can progress on to are the following: Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Architecture and Built Environment (Progression onto K100 and K230 courses is subject to the submission of a successful portfolio in addition to meeting the normal Foundation progression criteria).

Chemical and Environmental Engineering

Civil Engineering

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Mechanical, Materials, Manufacturing Engineering

Physical sciences

Computer Science

Mathematical Sciences (Progression to degrees in the School of Mathematical Sciences is subject to additional requirements in mathematics modules in addition to meeting the normal Foundation progression criteria)

Physics and Astronomy (Progression to degrees in the School of Physics & Astronomy is subject to additional requirements in mathematics modules in addition to meeting the normal Foundation progression criteria).

Progression is subject to you having passed at the appropriate level during the Foundation Programme.

Modules

For detailed information about the modules you will study, please visit the course page: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Engineering-and-Physical-Sciences-Foundation-integrated-honours-programme-MEng-Hons-U7UENGPSF.html

How to apply

This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.

This course has restrictions on who can apply.

International students should apply for the Science and Engineering Foundation Cert at the University of Nottingham International College.

14Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:: H100

Institution code:: N84

Campus name:: University Park Campus

Campus code:: -

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Foundation

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

A level - BBB

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM

Access to HE Diploma - D: 21 credits M: 18 credits P: 6 credits

Scottish Higher - BBBBB

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DM

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) - D

Scottish Advanced Higher - BB

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 28 points

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales - B

Extended Project - A

If you have already achieved your EPQ at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your EPQ you will receive the standard course offer, and also an alternate offer with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ. If you qualify for a contextual offer, your EPQ will be taken into consideration and the appropriate adjustment will be made to your offer. Please note that if you qualify for an enhanced contextual offer, your EPQ will not be taken into consideration as we are unable to make any further adjustments to your offer.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - M2, M2, M2

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE requirements - English grade 4 (alpha grade C), Mathematics grade 6 (alpha grade B), either Physics grade 5 (alpha grade B) or Double/Combined Science 55 (alpha grades BB). If applicants don’t meet our GCSE Maths or physics criteria, this can be compensated by the following qualifications: GCSE maths compensation - AQA Core Maths – grade C, BTEC Engineering module – Further Engineering Mathematics – passed with Distinction, 15 level 3 credits taken as part of Access to HE Diploma. GCSE physics compensation - GCSE combined science - grades 55/BB, GCSE science plus additional science - grades 55/BB, overall performance (DDM) in RQF Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma Engineering, overall performance (DDM) in RQF Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma Applied Science, overall performance (21 Level 3 Distinctions, 18 Level 3 Merits and 6 Level 3 Passes) in Access to HE Diploma Engineering, overall performance (21 Level 3 Distinctions, 18 Level 3 Merits and 6 Level 3 Passes) in Access to HE Diploma Science.

AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) - A

If you have already achieved your Core Maths qualification at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your Core Maths qualification you will receive the standard course offer, and also an alternate offer with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your Core Maths qualification. If you qualify for a contextual offer, your Core Maths qualification will be taken into consideration and the appropriate adjustment will be made to your offer. Please note that if you qualify for an enhanced contextual offer, your Core Maths qualification will not be taken into consideration as we are unable to make any further adjustments to your offer. Core Maths qualifications offered by other exam boards are also considered for an alternative offer.

T Level - M

European Baccalaureate - 75% overall

Additional entry requirements

Other

This course is only open to Home students. International students should apply for the Science and Engineering Foundation Certificate at the University of Nottingham International College.

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Republic of Ireland	£9535*	Year 1
EU	£24200*	Year 1
England	£9535*	Year 1
Scotland	£9535*	Year 1
Wales	£9535*	Year 1
Northern Ireland	£9535*	Year 1
Channel Islands	£9535*	Year 1
International	£24200*	Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

View undergraduate tuition fees for UK and international students: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/fees/tuitionfees/202526/undergraduate.aspx

Provider information

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University of Nottingham
University Park
Nottingham
NG7 2RD

Course contact details

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Undergraduate admissions

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Location	Qualification	Study mode	Duration	Start date	Apply
University Park Campus	MEng (Hon) - Master of Engineering (with Honours)	Full-time	5 years	21 September 2026	Closed to Apply	Course option 4c180168-34d9-4ba7-89c5-2fd196f97ac0