International Foundation in Science, Computing, Engineering and Mathematics

Introduction

Overview

Preparing students for direct entry to Year 1 of an undergraduate degree in a range of engineering and science subjects.

On campus and online study options
This program is available to study either on campus or online – giving students the flexibility to choose what’s best for them.

If your student starts online, they’ll have the opportunity to transfer to an on-campus program the following term. They’ll need to meet any visa requirements and demonstrate good attendance and performance during their studies online.

If your student applies for an Online Extended program, they’ll be offered an Online Academic English plus online or on-campus academic pathway study plan.

Key information

  • Learn in modern science laboratories at the INTO Centre.
  • Laboratories include Physics equipment such as oscilloscopes and Van de Graaff generators, and Raspberry Pi kits for students to enjoy the practical applications of computer programming.
  • Practical learning opportunities include taster sessions and talks in engineering.
  • Receive a 10” Samsung Galaxy tablet with access to digital textbooks and interactive activities.

Fast facts

Class duration

Typically held Monday to Friday between 08.00 - 19.00 excluding bank holidays. However, there may be instances where classes need to be held outside these times due to unforeseen circumstances.

Class Size

Maximum class size for English language teaching　18

Award

International Foundation Certificate (RQF Level 3) from Newcastle University.

Teaching

Teaching methods

  • Lectures.
  • Seminars.
  • Practical exercises.
  • Computing sessions.
  • Study clinics.

Why Newcastle University?

  • Students benefit from learning in modern science laboratories at the INTO Centre.
  • Many degrees offer work placements giving students real life, hands-on experience.

Student success

96% Passed
81% Eligible

Take a look at our student progression results in International Foundation in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics for 2018-19.

Passed: % of those who completed their pathway

Eligible: % eligible to progress to Newcastle University of those who passed

Start Dates September January
Program length 3 Terms

Entry requirements

Age requirement

16

Academic requirements

Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades.

English language entry requirements

3 Terms: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 4.5 in any subskill) or equivalent. Some exclusions exist.

Dates & fees

September 2022 start
(3 Terms)

Mon 26 September 2022 - Fri 16 December 2022
Mon 9 January 2023 - Fri 31 March 2023
Mon 17 April 2023 - Fri 16 June 2023

January 2023 start
(3 Terms)

Mon 9 January 2023 - Fri 31 March 2023
Mon 17 April 2023 - Fri 9 June 2023
Mon 12 June 2023 - Fri 8 September 2023

Modules

A total of 120 credits must be earnt to successfully complete the pathway programme.

Term 1 modules

Credit value

Chemistry

20 Credits

English for Academic Purposes

20 Credits

Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 1

20 Credits

Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 2

20 Credits

Personal and Professional Development

20 Credits

Physics

20 Credits

Principles of Computing

20 Credits

Study Skills and ICT

20 Credits

Progression

P
 =  Placement option available
A
 =  Study abroad option available

Degree subject

Final level %

English level %

Additional requirements

Chemical Engineering-BEng (Hons)

P

60%

60

Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 1 (55%) Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 2 (55%) Chemistry (55%)

Chemical Engineering-MEng (Hons)

P

65%

60

Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 1 (60%) Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 2 (60%) Chemistry (60%)

Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry-BSc (Hons)

P

60%

60

Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 1 (55%) Chemistry (55%)

Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry-MChem (Hons)

P
A

65%

60

Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 1 (60%) Chemistry (60%)

Chemistry-BSc (Hons)

P

60%

60

Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 1 (55%) Chemistry (55%)

Chemistry-MChem (Hons)

P
A

65%

60

Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 1 (60%) Chemistry (60%)

Civil Engineering-BEng (Hons)

P

60%

60

Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 1 (55%) Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 2 (55%) Physics (55%)

Civil Engineering-MEng (Hons)

P

65%

60

Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 1 (60%) Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 2 (60%) Physics (60%)

Civil and Structural Engineering-BEng (Hons)

P

60%

60

Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 1 (55%) Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 2 (55%) Physics (55%)

Civil and Structural Engineering-MEng (Hons)

P

65%

60

Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 1 (60%) Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 2 (60%) Physics (60%)

Computer Science (Game Engineering)-BSc (Hons)

P

60%

60

Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 1 (55%) Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 2 (55%)

Computer Science (Game Engineering)-MComp (Hons)

P

65%

60

Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 1 (60%) Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 2 (60%)

Computer Science (Security and Resilience)-BSc (Hons)

P

60%

60

Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 1 (55%) Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 2 (55%)

Computer Science (Security and Resilience)-MComp (Hons)

P

65%

60

Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 1 (60%) Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 2 (60%)

Computer Science (Software Engineering)-BSc (Hons)

P

60%

60

Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 1 (55%) Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 2 (55%)

Computer Science-BSc (Hons)

P

60%

60

Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 1 (55%) Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 2 (55%)

Computer Science-MComp (Hons)

P
A

65%

60

Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 1 (60%) Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 2 (60%)

Earth Science-BSc (Hons)

P

60%

60

Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 1 (55%) Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 2 (55%)

Earth Science-MEarthSci (Hons)

P

65%

60

Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 1 (60%) Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 2 (60%)

Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Industrial Project-MEng (Hons)

65%

60

Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 1 (60%) Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 2 (60%) Physics (60%)

Electrical and Electronic Engineering-BEng (Hons)

60%

60

Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 1 (55%) Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 2 (55%) Physics (55%)

Electronics and Computer Engineering with Industrial Project-MEng (Hons)

65%

60

Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 1 (60%) Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 2 (60%) Physics (60%)

Electronics and Computer Engineering-BEng (Hons)

60%

60

Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 1 (55%) Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 2 (55%) Physics (55%)

Engineering-MEng (Hons)

65%

60

Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 1 (60%) Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 2 (60%) Physics (60%)

Geographic Information Science-BSc (Hons)

P

60%

60

Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 1 (55%) Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 2 (55%)

Geospatial Surveying and Mapping-BEng (Hons)

P

60%

60

Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 1 (55%) Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 2 (55%)

Mapping and Geospatial Data Science-MSci (Hons)

P

65%

60

Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 1 (60%) Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 2 (60%)

Marine Technology with Marine Engineering-BEng (Hons)

65%

60

Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 1 (55%) Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 2 (55%) Physics (55%)

Marine Technology with Marine Engineering-MEng (Hons)

65%

60

Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 1 (60%) Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 2 (60%) Physics (60%)

Marine Technology with Naval Architecture-BEng (Hons)

65%

60

Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 1 (55%) Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 2 (55%) Physics (55%)

Marine Technology with Naval Architecture-MEng (Hons)

65%

60

Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 1 (60%) Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 2 (60%) Physics (60%)

Mathematics and Accounting-BSc (Hons)

60%

60

Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 1 (55%) Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 2 (55%)

Mathematics and Economics-BSc (Hons)

60%

60

Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 1 (55%) Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 2 (55%)

Mathematics and Statistics-BSc (Hons)

60%

60

Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 1 (55%) Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 2 (55%)

Mathematics and Statistics-MMathStat (Hons)

65%

60

Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 1 (60%) Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 2 (60%)

Mathematics with Business-BSc (Hons)

60%

60

Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 1 (55%) Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 2 (55%)

Mathematics with Finance-BSc (Hons)

60%

60

Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 1 (55%) Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 2 (55%)

Mathematics-BSc (Hons)

60%

60

Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 1 (55%) Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 2 (55%)

Mathematics-MMath (Hons)

65%

60

Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 1 (60%) Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 2 (60%)

Mechanical Engineering-BEng (Hons)

60%

60

Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 1 (55%) Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 2 (55%) Physics (55%)

Mechanical Engineering-MEng (Hons)

65%

60

Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 1 (60%) Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 2 (60%) Physics (60%)

Physics with Astrophysics-BSc (Hons)

60%

60

Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 1 (55%) Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 2 (55%) Physics (55%)

Physics with Astrophysics-MPhys (Hons)

65%

60

Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 1 (60%) Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 2 (60%) Physics (60%)

Physics-BSc (Hons)

60%

60

Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 1 (55%) Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 2 (55%) Physics (55%)

Physics-MPhys (Hons)

65%

60

Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 1 (60%) Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 2 (60%) Physics (60%)

Psychology and Mathematics-BSc (Hons)

60%

65

Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 1 (65%) Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 2 (65%)

Rural Studies-BSc (Hons)

60%

60

Mathematics and Statistics (55%) Chemistry (55%) Biology 1 (55%) Biology 2 (55%)

Statistics-BSc (Hons)

60%

60

Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 1 (55%) Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 2 (55%)

Theoretical Physics-BSc (Hons)

60%

60

Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 1 (55%) Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 2 (55%) Physics (55%)

Theoretical Physics-MPhys (Hons)

65%

60

Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 1 (60%) Mathematics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 2 (60%) Physics (60%)