Overview

Key facts

The Foundation Certificate for Science and Engineering prepares you for an undergraduate degree at the University of Glasgow, and helps you to qualify for entry to the 1st year of a bachelor's. You'll study a range of modules to help you:
Develop your academic skills.

Improve your subject knowledge.
Raise your English language level.

Programme Structure

Courses include

English for Academic Purposes
Extended Project

Biochemistry
Biology

Chemistry

Engineering

Geography and Earth Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Physics Natural Sciences General Engineering & Technology View 1275 other preparation in General Engineering & Technology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

In general, entry to the Foundation Certificate in Engineering requires you to have completed high school, including equivalent of GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above. Specific entry requirements will vary depending on the education system in your country, as well as your progression degree subject.
Students will need to show proof of their English language ability by taking an IELTS exam. For the Foundation Certificate in Engineering, applicants will need to have a minimum English language level of 5.5 with no less than 4.5 in any skill.
If you do not meet this English language entry level, but have at least UKVI IELTS 4.0 in all skills, we can offer you a course that includes Extended English and Skills (EES).

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

23170 GBP / year

≈ 23170 GBP / year

Living costs

Glasgow

United Kingdom

620 - 1012 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Key facts

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Living costs

Glasgow

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