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The Programmes of study
There
are three programmes available, Foundation
Mathematics, Foundation Physics
and an associated Physics Laboratory
School. Foundation Mathematics and
Foundation Physics are each equivalent to 60 CAT points and the Physics
Laboratory School is equivalent to 10 CAT points.
The three may be taken together or separately.
Together, the programmes constitute a year of full-time equivalent study,
which amounts to about 30 hours per week for about 30 weeks.
When used for university admission each 60 point programme is offered as
a replacement for an A-level in that subject, although they differ in style and
purpose from A-level. A-level
caters for students with similar backgrounds and leads into a wide range of
careers and further study. In
contrast, these foundation programmes cater for a wide range of entry
backgrounds but are designed specifically for degree courses in physics,
engineering or mathematics. Entry
requirements are similar to those for an on-site foundation programme. This is normally GCSE mathematics or equivalent plus 200 UCAS
points (A2 and AS in any subjects), but mature applicants (over 21 years of age)
are assessed individually.
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