The International Foundation Programme, in collaboration with David Game College, offers international students a pathway to UK higher education at Aberystwyth University. Through this partnership, students worldwide can access opportunities at Aberystwyth University, ensuring a smooth, supportive transition into undergraduate study at Aberystwyth University.
The Science & Engineering Pathway prepares students for degrees across Biomedical Sciences, Biology, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Psychology, Mathematics, Physics and Environmental Science. You’ll benefit from small classes, hands-on labs, fieldwork and research-led teaching — building the technical, analytical, and creative problem-solving skills that today’s STEM and life-sciences employers demand.
The Science & Engineering pathway prepares students with the technical, analytical, and creative problem-solving skills needed to succeed in STEM and life-science degrees. You’ll benefit from small classes, hands-on laboratories, fieldwork, and research-led teaching, ensuring a strong foundation for undergraduate study.
Aberystwyth University consistently ranks highly in national and international assessments:
These strengths are supported by world-class research — for example, 84% of life-sciences research at Aberystwyth was judged “world leading” or “internationally excellent” in REF 2021 — ensuring that your learning is informed by the latest discoveries and real-world applications.
The Aberystwyth University Science and Engineering Foundation Pathway is integrated into our Bachelors programmes giving students a seamless, four-year degree with the following options:
Science core modules
Engineering core modules
Qualifications: You must have completed high school to a level that indicates likely success on the Foundation programme.
A good grasp of Mathematics (GCSE 'C' or equivalent) is required to continue your studies onto the following courses:
A good grasp of Mathematics and a Science subject (GCSE 'C' or equivalent) is required to continue your studies onto the following courses:
Entry requirements for specific countries can be found on the relevant Country Page.
Age
You must be at least 17 years old before the course start date.
English language
If you have a minimum IELTS overall score of 5.5 (with no component with less than 5.5), you can join the 12-Week Pre-Sessional English course.
Further information about the acceptable English language qualifications to apply for this programme can be found on the undergraduate English requirements webpage.
The course starts in September each year. Please visit the dates of term webpage for start dates, semester end dates, and vacation breaks.
Fees: £21,875
Scholarships: All self-funded international fee-paying students are eligible for the International Accommodation Award, which gives students the option of free housing in our on-campus Cwrt Mawr halls for the duration of their studies on the International Foundation Programme and with 50% reduction to live in Pentre Jane Morgan halls during their first year of study on their degree programme.
Students from certain countries may be also be eligible for our £2,000 Regional Scholarship.
