International Foundation in Physical Sciences and Engineering
Prepare for entry to Year 1 of an undergraduate degree in range of subjects, including engineering, environmental science, chemistry, physics, computing and mathematics at the University of East Anglia (UEA). Benefit from UEA’s strong industry links and partnerships with companies such as Aviva, Claxton Engineering and Shell UK.
This program will equip you with the skills, knowledge and confidence you need to study science or engineering at university. Group projects will hone your problem solving, teamwork and communication skills, while university-style laboratory practicals and fieldwork will bring physics and chemistry to life. You'll also gain a grounding in computer programming and develop your data analysis skills in a final project.
Course features
- Develop the academic knowledge and study skills for your chosen degree through a specialist pathway.
- Guaranteed university placement at a UK university for all successful students. Find out more about our money back guarantee.
- Adapt to studying in the UK with modules designed to equip you with the skills you need for university and build your confidence in an academic setting.
- Extensive guidance and support with your university applications, so you choose the best degree for you.
Your course options
View detailed course content by selecting one of the options below:
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 4.5 overall (with a minimum of 4.5 in Writing and Reading and no less than 4.0 in other subskills) or equivalent. IELTS 5.5 minimum overall with minimum of 5.5 in all subskills for students aiming to progress to Nursing, Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy. IELTS 5.5 minimum overall with minimum of 5.0 in all subskills for students aiming to progress to Pharmacy. IELTS 6.0 minimum overall with minimum of 6.0 in all subskills for students aiming to progress to Speech and Language Therapy. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above All students must be 16 years old by the time they start their INTO UEA course and turn 17 years old by 15 September of the year they start their degree at UEA. |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. |
Are you top of your class? At INTO University of East Anglia, we are committed to awarding gifted international students with academic scholarships, helping them achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer for the highest-achieving students, you could be eligible to receive up to £6,000 towards your tuition fees.
If you can’t see a scholarship that applies to you, keep checking back – this page is regularly updated with the latest information.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 10 July 2023 | 21 June 2024 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
GBP £17,850 |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 17 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
Classes are held Monday to Friday between 8.30am-6.30pm, excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
As the world reacts to the impacts of climate change, the need for engineers with expertise in wind turbines, nuclear power stations and biofuels becomes increasingly important.
Prepare for a career in the sector with a degree which has been developed in partnership with the East of England Energy Group.
You’ll gain a solid understanding of engineering as a subject area, before tailoring your course and going on to focus on energy. You’ll enjoy regular site visits, receive guest lectures from professional engineers and have the opportunity to gain experience through placements.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed by a combination of examination and coursework, which may include:
- essays
- reports
- practicals
- exercises
- group and individual research projects
- portfolios
- oral presentations
- seminar discussions
- class tests
- problem solving exercises.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in Writing and Reading and 4.5 in all other subskills) or equivalent. IELTS 6.0 minimum overall with minimum of 6.0 in all subskills for students aiming to progress to Nursing, Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy. IELTS 6.0 minimum overall with minimum of 5.5 in all subskills for students aiming to progress to Pharmacy. IELTS 6.5 minimum overall with minimum of 6.5 in all subskills for students aiming to progress to Speech and Language Therapy. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above All students must be 16 years old by the time they start their INTO UEA course and turn 17 years old by 15 September of the year they start their degree at UEA. |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. |
Are you top of your class? At INTO University of East Anglia, we are committed to awarding gifted international students with academic scholarships, helping them achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer for the highest-achieving students, you could be eligible to receive up to £6,000 towards your tuition fees.
If you can’t see a scholarship that applies to you, keep checking back – this page is regularly updated with the latest information.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 25 September 2023 | 21 June 2024 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
GBP £15,995 |
| 8 January 2024 | 23 August 2024 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
GBP £15,995 |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 17 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
Classes are held Monday to Friday between 8.30am-6.30pm, excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
As the world reacts to the impacts of climate change, the need for engineers with expertise in wind turbines, nuclear power stations and biofuels becomes increasingly important.
Prepare for a career in the sector with a degree which has been developed in partnership with the East of England Energy Group.
You’ll gain a solid understanding of engineering as a subject area, before tailoring your course and going on to focus on energy. You’ll enjoy regular site visits, receive guest lectures from professional engineers and have the opportunity to gain experience through placements.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed by a combination of examination and coursework, which may include:
- essays
- reports
- practicals
- exercises
- group and individual research projects
- portfolios
- oral presentations
- seminar discussions
- class tests
- problem solving exercises.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 4.5 overall (with a minimum of 4.5 in Writing and Reading and no less than 4.0 in other subskills) or equivalent. IELTS 5.5 minimum overall with minimum of 5.5 in all subskills for students aiming to progress to Nursing, Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy. IELTS 5.5 minimum overall with minimum of 5.0 in all subskills for students aiming to progress to Pharmacy. IELTS 6.0 minimum overall with minimum of 6.0 in all subskills for students aiming to progress to Speech and Language Therapy. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above All students must be 16 years old by the time they start their INTO UEA course and turn 17 years old by 15 September of the year they start their degree at UEA. |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. |
Are you top of your class? At INTO University of East Anglia, we are committed to awarding gifted international students with academic scholarships, helping them achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer for the highest-achieving students, you could be eligible to receive up to £6,000 towards your tuition fees.
If you can’t see a scholarship that applies to you, keep checking back – this page is regularly updated with the latest information.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 2 October 2023 | 23 August 2024 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
GBP £17,850 |
| 8 July 2024 | 30 May 2025 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
*All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 January 2024 will pay the 2023/2024 price as per their existing offer letter. After 31 January 2024, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2024/2025 pricing. Please note that the fees listed are for Year 1 of study only.
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 17 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
Classes are held Monday to Friday between 8.30am-6.30pm, excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
As the world reacts to the impacts of climate change, the need for engineers with expertise in wind turbines, nuclear power stations and biofuels becomes increasingly important.
Prepare for a career in the sector with a degree which has been developed in partnership with the East of England Energy Group.
You’ll gain a solid understanding of engineering as a subject area, before tailoring your course and going on to focus on energy. You’ll enjoy regular site visits, receive guest lectures from professional engineers and have the opportunity to gain experience through placements.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed by a combination of examination and coursework, which may include:
- essays
- reports
- practicals
- exercises
- group and individual research projects
- portfolios
- oral presentations
- seminar discussions
- class tests
- problem solving exercises.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 4.5 overall (with a minimum of 4.5 in Writing and Reading and no less than 4.0 in other subskills) or equivalent. IELTS 5.5 minimum overall with minimum of 5.5 in all subskills for students aiming to progress to Nursing, Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy. IELTS 5.5 minimum overall with minimum of 5.0 in all subskills for students aiming to progress to Pharmacy. IELTS 6.0 minimum overall with minimum of 6.0 in all subskills for students aiming to progress to Speech and Language Therapy. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above All students must be 16 years old by the time they start their INTO UEA course and turn 17 years old by 15 September of the year they start their degree at UEA. |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. |
Are you top of your class? At INTO University of East Anglia, we are committed to awarding gifted international students with academic scholarships, helping them achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer for the highest-achieving students, you could be eligible to receive up to £6,000 towards your tuition fees.
If you can’t see a scholarship that applies to you, keep checking back – this page is regularly updated with the latest information.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 10 July 2023 | 21 June 2024 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
GBP £17,850 |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 17 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
Classes are held Monday to Friday between 8.30am-6.30pm, excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
As the world reacts to the impacts of climate change, the need for engineers with expertise in wind turbines, nuclear power stations and biofuels becomes increasingly important.
Prepare for a career in the sector with a degree which has been developed in partnership with the East of England Energy Group.
You’ll gain a solid understanding of engineering as a subject area, before tailoring your course and going on to focus on energy. You’ll enjoy regular site visits, receive guest lectures from professional engineers and have the opportunity to gain experience through placements.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed by a combination of examination and coursework, which may include:
- essays
- reports
- practicals
- exercises
- group and individual research projects
- portfolios
- oral presentations
- seminar discussions
- class tests
- problem solving exercises.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in Writing and Reading and 4.5 in all other subskills) or equivalent. IELTS 6.0 minimum overall with minimum of 6.0 in all subskills for students aiming to progress to Nursing, Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy. IELTS 6.0 minimum overall with minimum of 5.5 in all subskills for students aiming to progress to Pharmacy. IELTS 6.5 minimum overall with minimum of 6.5 in all subskills for students aiming to progress to Speech and Language Therapy. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above All students must be 16 years old by the time they start their INTO UEA course and turn 17 years old by 15 September of the year they start their degree at UEA. |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. |
Are you top of your class? At INTO University of East Anglia, we are committed to awarding gifted international students with academic scholarships, helping them achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer for the highest-achieving students, you could be eligible to receive up to £6,000 towards your tuition fees.
If you can’t see a scholarship that applies to you, keep checking back – this page is regularly updated with the latest information.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 25 September 2023 | 21 June 2024 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
GBP £15,995 |
| 8 January 2024 | 23 August 2024 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
GBP £15,995 |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 17 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
Classes are held Monday to Friday between 8.30am-6.30pm, excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
As the world reacts to the impacts of climate change, the need for engineers with expertise in wind turbines, nuclear power stations and biofuels becomes increasingly important.
Prepare for a career in the sector with a degree which has been developed in partnership with the East of England Energy Group.
You’ll gain a solid understanding of engineering as a subject area, before tailoring your course and going on to focus on energy. You’ll enjoy regular site visits, receive guest lectures from professional engineers and have the opportunity to gain experience through placements.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed by a combination of examination and coursework, which may include:
- essays
- reports
- practicals
- exercises
- group and individual research projects
- portfolios
- oral presentations
- seminar discussions
- class tests
- problem solving exercises.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 4.5 overall (with a minimum of 4.5 in Writing and Reading and no less than 4.0 in other subskills) or equivalent. IELTS 5.5 minimum overall with minimum of 5.5 in all subskills for students aiming to progress to Nursing, Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy. IELTS 5.5 minimum overall with minimum of 5.0 in all subskills for students aiming to progress to Pharmacy. IELTS 6.0 minimum overall with minimum of 6.0 in all subskills for students aiming to progress to Speech and Language Therapy. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above All students must be 16 years old by the time they start their INTO UEA course and turn 17 years old by 15 September of the year they start their degree at UEA. |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. |
Are you top of your class? At INTO University of East Anglia, we are committed to awarding gifted international students with academic scholarships, helping them achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer for the highest-achieving students, you could be eligible to receive up to £6,000 towards your tuition fees.
If you can’t see a scholarship that applies to you, keep checking back – this page is regularly updated with the latest information.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 2 October 2023 | 23 August 2024 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
GBP £17,850 |
| 8 July 2024 | 30 May 2025 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
*All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 January 2024 will pay the 2023/2024 price as per their existing offer letter. After 31 January 2024, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2024/2025 pricing. Please note that the fees listed are for Year 1 of study only.
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 17 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
Classes are held Monday to Friday between 8.30am-6.30pm, excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
As the world reacts to the impacts of climate change, the need for engineers with expertise in wind turbines, nuclear power stations and biofuels becomes increasingly important.
Prepare for a career in the sector with a degree which has been developed in partnership with the East of England Energy Group.
You’ll gain a solid understanding of engineering as a subject area, before tailoring your course and going on to focus on energy. You’ll enjoy regular site visits, receive guest lectures from professional engineers and have the opportunity to gain experience through placements.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed by a combination of examination and coursework, which may include:
- essays
- reports
- practicals
- exercises
- group and individual research projects
- portfolios
- oral presentations
- seminar discussions
- class tests
- problem solving exercises.