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UoR Physics Department > PPLATO Home > PPLATO Foundation Programme > The Programmes of study

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.

The Programmes of study
Who will benefit?
The programmes and costs
Accreditation of the programmes
How do the programmes work?
Further information
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