Foundation programmes
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Prepare yourself for degree-level study: gain subject-specific and core skills to excel on your chosen undergraduate course.
Our foundation programmes offer you a direct pathway into studying at the University of Reading if you do not have the typical entry qualifications.
We offer a range of exciting degree courses — from science to arts and humanities — that can be accessed through a foundation year.
The year is an opportunity to gain the required skills and knowledge to set you up for your first year of degree study. For example, if you’re progressing onto a science degree, you may focus on basic principles in biology and chemistry, as well as underpinning skills in mathematics. Central skills, including academic writing and researching, are available on all pathways.
A foundation year is more than just a stepping-stone to a degree. You will also benefit from:
- the development of core skills, including research, academic study and writing
- access to our full range of facilities and resources
- full integration into university life, before your degree year begins
- experience of an academic environment, and the ability to work independently
- specialist support and guidance.
Depending on your chosen degree, you will learn through a combination of lectures, tutorials, practical classes and workshops.
After the foundation year
The skills you’ll learn in the foundation year will prepare you to begin your first year of degree study.
You are guaranteed a place on your chosen undergraduate course upon successful completion of the foundation year to a satisfactory level.
Courses
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BSc Agriculture with Foundation D402
Full Time: 4 Years
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BSc Animal Science with Foundation D321
Full Time: 4 Years
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BA Fine Art with Integrated Foundation W102
Full Time: 4 Years
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BSc Biochemistry with Foundation C701
Full Time: 4 Years
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BSc Biological Sciences with Foundation C102
Full Time: 4 Years
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BSc Biomedical Sciences with Foundation C742
Full Time: 4 Years
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BSc Microbiology with Foundation C501
Full Time: 4 Years
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BSc Chemistry with Foundation F101
Full Time: 4 Years
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BSc Pharmaceutical Chemistry with Foundation F110
Full Time: 4 Years
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BSc Ecology and Wildlife Conservation with Foundation CD95
Full Time: 4 Years
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BSc Environmental Management with Foundation F751
Full Time: 4 Years
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BSc Food Science with Foundation D611
Full Time: 4 Years
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BA Classics with Foundation Q801
Full Time: 4 Years
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BA English Language and Linguistics with Foundation Q312
Full Time: 4 Years
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BA English Literature with Foundation Q302
Full Time: 4 Years
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BA History with Foundation V101
Full Time: 4 Years
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BA Philosophy with Foundation V501
Full Time: 4 Years
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LLB Law with International Foundation Year for international students M1Q3
Full Time: 4 Years
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BSc Medical Science with Foundation C751
Full Time: 4 Years
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BSc Pharmacology with Foundation B212
Full Time: 4 Years
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MPharm Pharmacy with Foundation B231
Full Time: 5 Years
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BSc Psychology with Foundation C802
Full Time: 4 Years
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BSc Zoology with Foundation C301
Full Time: 4 Years