A foundation student looking at the Rolls Royce rocket engine in the Advanced Manufacturing Building C9

Engineering and Physical Sciences Foundation (integrated honours programme)

University Park Campus, Nottingham, UK

Course overview

This programme is for Home students. International students should apply for the Science and Engineering Foundation Certificate at the University of Nottingham International College. This specialist international study centre is located next to the University Park Campus and is run in partnership with Kaplan Pathways.

Strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence before you progress on to year one of your honour's degree. You are guaranteed progression on to your chosen degree after passing your foundation year.

Indicative modules

Mandatory

Year 1

Professional, Experimental and Academic Competencies (PEAC)

Mandatory

Year 1

Foundation Mathematics 1

Mandatory

Year 1

Electromagnetism

Mandatory

Year 1

Mechanics

Mandatory

Year 1

Foundation Mathematics 2

Optional

Year 1

Further Foundation Mathematics

Optional

Year 1

Engineering Project

Optional

Year 1

Further Applied Engineering

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About modules

The above is a sample of the typical modules we offer, but is not intended to be construed or relied on as a definitive list of what might be available in any given year. This content was last updated on Wednesday 5 March 2025. Due to timetabling availability, there may be restrictions on some module combinations.

University undergraduate student studying in Nightingale Hall accommodation's library, University Park

I feel I have gained very valuable experience on all aspects of University and what is needed to succeed. This will help me incredibly in first year.

Kristian Smith

Engineering and Physical Sciences Foundation Programme

Open Day June 2022