Preparing students for direct entry to Year 2 of an undergraduate degree in a wide range of subjects, including Biological Sciences, Computing, Mathematics and Software Engineering at the University of Stirling.
With this pathway, students also have the opportunity to progress to one of our affiliate partner universities in Scotland. Depending on the university they choose, students may progress to Year 1 or Year 2 of their degree.
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.
Classes are held Monday to Friday between 9.00am-5.30pm, excluding bank holidays.
Maximum class size for English language teaching 16
Certificate of Higher Education (SCQF Level 7) from the University of Stirling.
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 University of Stilring of those who passed
| Start Dates | October January |
| Program length | 3 Terms |
17
Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades.
3 Terms: IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 4.5 in any subskill) or equivalent.
October 2022 start
(3 Terms)
Mon 3 October 2022 - Fri 16 December 2022
Mon 9 January 2023 - Fri 10 March 2023
Mon 20 March 2023 - Fri 2 June 2023
January 2023 start
(3 Terms)
Mon 9 January 2023 - Fri 10 March 2023
Mon 20 March 2023 - Fri 2 June 2023
Mon 12 June 2023 - Fri 25 August 2023
A total of 120 credits must be earnt to successfully complete the pathway programme.
Term 1 modules
Credit value
Core Mathematics and Statistics
20 Credits
English Language for Academic Purposes
20 Credits
Study Skills for Science
20 Credits
Term 1 specialist modules
Credit value
Biology
20 Credits
Chemistry
20 Credits
Introduction to Business
40 Credits
Introduction to Psychology
20 Credits
Introduction to Sport Studies
20 Credits
Physics
20 Credits
Principles of Computing
20 Credits
Pure and Applied Mathematics
40 Credits
Degree subject
Final level %
English level %
Additional requirements
Animal Biology-BSc (Hons)
60%
60% (55% min in each skill)
Applied Mathematics-BSc (Hons)
60%
60% (55% min in each skill)
Aquaculture-BSc (Hons)
60%
60% (55% min in each skill)
BSc (Hons) Environmental Science and Mathematics-BSc (Hons)
60%
60% (55% min in each skill)
Biology and Mathematics-BSc (Hons)
60%
60% (55% min in each skill)
Biology and Psychology-BSc (Hons)
60%
60% (55% min in each skill)
Biology-BSc (Hons)
60%
60% (55% min in each skill)
Business Computing-BSc (Hons)
60%
60% (55% min in each skill)
Business Studies and Sports Studies-BA (Hons)
60%
60%
Cell Biology-BSc (Hons)
60%
60% (55% min in each skill)
Computing Science and Mathematics-BSc (Hons)
60%
60% (55% min in each skill)
Computing Science-BSc (Hons)
60%
60% (55% min in each skill)
Conservation Biology and Management-BSc (Hons)
60%
60% (55% min in each skill)
Data Science-BSc
60%
60% with a minimum of 55% in each subskill
Data Science-BSc (Hons)
60%
60% (55% min in each skill)
Ecology-BSc (Hons)
60%
60% (55% min in each skill)
Environmental Geography-BSc (Hons)
60%
60% (55% min in each skill)
Environmental Science-BSc (Hons)
60%
60% (55% min in each skill)
Film and Media and Sports Studies-BA (Hons)
60%
60% (55% min in each skill)
Marine Biology-BSc (Hons)
60%
60% (55% min in each skill)
Mathematics and Psychology-BSc (Hons)
60%
60% (55% min in each skill)
Psychology and Sociology-BA (Hons)
60%
60% (55% min in each skill)
Psychology and Sociology-BSc (Hons)
60%
60% (55% min in each skill)
Psychology and Sports Studies-BA (Hons)
60%
60% (55% min in each skill)
Psychology-BA (Hons)
60%
60% (55% min in each skill)
Psychology-BSc (Hons)
60%
60% (55% min in each skill)
Software Engineering-BSc (Hons)
60%
60% (55% min in each skill)
Sport Studies-BA (Hons)
60%
60% (55% min in each skill)
Sport and Exercise Science-BSc (Hons)
60%
60% (55% min in each skill)