Science with Foundation Year

About this course

Science with a foundation year is a programme designed for students who have a strong interest in the natural sciences but who need an additional year to build the academic skills and scientific knowledge required to succeed on a standard science degree. The foundation year provides a structured bridge into higher-level scientific study, covering core areas of mathematics, chemistry, biology and physics alongside the study skills needed for university-level work, before you progress into the main degree and choose your scientific specialism. At the University of Portsmouth, this four-year programme uses the foundation year to bring you up to speed before you select which science degree to move into, whether that is biology, chemistry, environmental science or another area of the natural sciences. The main degree then provides a thorough grounding in the discipline of your choice, develo

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 25% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 15% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Sales occupations · 5% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Natural and social science professionals · 0% of graduatescards →
• 30 / 100Managers, directors and senior officials · 0% of graduatescards →

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