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Engineering and Physical Sciences with Foundation Year

  • Master of Engineering (with Honours)
  • 5 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 20 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
University Park Campus
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Course summary

Our science and engineering foundation year is designed for ambitious students who want to strengthen their skills, knowledge and confidence before starting their honours degree at the University of Nottingham. This is more than a foundation – it’s your gateway to a top-ranked university and a career shaping the future of technology and scientific discovery.

This programme is for Home students. International students should apply for the Science and Engineering Foundation Certificate at the University of Nottingham International College (https://www.kaplanpathways.com/where-to-study/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.

During the foundation year, you will study a range of modules including:

  • maths

  • computer methods

  • electricity and magnetism

  • mechanics

  • physics

  • lab skills

You are guaranteed progression on to your chosen degree after passing your foundation year.

The degree you choose will depend on the modules you select to study, but you will not have to make this decision until your second term. The subject areas that you can progress on to are the following:

Engineering

Physical sciences

Progression is subject to you having passed at the appropriate level during the Foundation Programme.

* Progression onto K100 and K230 courses is subject to the submission of a successful portfolio in addition to meeting the normal Foundation progression criteria.

** Progression to degrees in the School of Mathematical Sciences is subject to additional requirements in mathematics modules.

*** Progression to degrees in the School of Physics and Astronomy is subject to additional requirements in mathematics modules.

Why choose this course?

Course highlights

  • Secure your place on an engineering or physical sciences degree after passing your foundation course

  • Learn from experts and turn your potential into career-ready skills

  • Study in state-of-the-art facilities on our beautiful, award-winning campuses

Proven results

  • We’re a top 20 UK and top 100 world university (QS World University Rankings 2026).

  • We’re 1st for graduates entering highly-skilled jobs (HESA Graduate Outcomes 2025).

Modules

Course Modules

For detailed information about the modules you will study, please visit the course page.

https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Engineering-and-Physical-Sciences-Foundation-integrated-honours-programme-MEng-Hons.html

Assessment method

For detailed information about the course assessment methods please visit the course page: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Engineering-and-Physical-Sciences-Foundation-integrated-honours-programme-MEng-Hons.html

This course has restrictions on who can apply.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University Park Campus

Study options

  • Master of Engineering (with Honours) • Full-Time • 5 Years

Start dates

  • 20 September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
H100
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus
Points of Entry:
Foundation

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How to apply

This course has restrictions on who can apply.

This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
H100
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
BBB

Excluding General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills, Citizenship Studies and Global Perspectives.

T Level
M

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

Scottish Higher
BBBBB

This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Advanced Higher grades BB.

Access to HE Diploma
Distinction: 21 Merit: 18 Pass: 6

If GCSE mathematics requirement is not met this can be compensated by 15 level 3 credits of mathematics units.
If GCSE physics/combined science requirement is not met this can be compensated by overall performance in Access to HE course in Engineering or Science.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE requirements - English grade 4 (alpha grade C), Mathematics grade 6 (alpha grade B), either Physics grade 5 (alpha grade B) or Double/Combined Science 55 (alpha grades BB). If applicants don’t meet our GCSE Maths or physics criteria, this can be compensated by the following qualifications: GCSE maths compensation -
AQA Core Maths – grade C, BTEC Engineering module – Further Engineering Mathematics – passed with Distinction, 15 level 3 credits taken as part of Access to HE Diploma. GCSE physics compensation - GCSE combined science - grades 55/BB, GCSE science plus additional science - grades 55/BB, overall performance (DDM) in RQF Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma Engineering, overall performance (DDM) in RQF Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma Applied Science, overall performance (21 Level 3 Distinctions, 18 Level 3 Merits and 6 Level 3 Passes) in Access to HE Diploma Engineering, overall performance (21 Level 3 Distinctions, 18 Level 3 Merits and 6 Level 3 Passes) in Access to HE Diploma Science.

Scottish Advanced Higher
BB

This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Higher grades BBBBB.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DM

Plus A Level grade B.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 28

Or 555 in 3 HL Certificates.

If GCSE requirements are not met then this can be compensated with Standard Level Mathematics (any subject, excluding maths studies), Physics and English at grade 4.

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
B

This qualification is only acceptable when combined with A Level grades BB.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D

plus A Level grades BC in any two subjects.

AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths)
A

If you have already achieved your Core Maths qualification at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your Core Maths qualification you will receive the standard course offer, and also an alternate offer with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your Core Maths qualification. If you qualify for a contextual offer, your Core Maths qualification will be taken into consideration and the appropriate adjustment will be made to your offer. Please note that if you qualify for an enhanced contextual offer, your Core Maths qualification will not be taken into consideration as we are unable to make any further adjustments to your offer.

Core Maths qualifications offered by other exam boards are also considered for an alternative offer.

Applicants to this course may be eligible for our Additional Qualifications Offer Reduction Scheme. If you achieve a grade A in an EPQ, Core Maths*, IB Extended Essay or additional AS level qualification* then you will receive a one grade reduced offer for this course.

Please note that if you qualify for an enhanced contextual offer or receive an alternative offer based on taking four A levels, your additional qualification will not be taken into consideration as we are unable to make any further adjustments to your offer.

  • Additional eligibility requirements apply. View further details on this scheme.

https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/articles/applying/entry-requirements.html

Additional entry requirements

Other
This course is only open to Home students. International students should apply for the Science and Engineering Foundation Certificate at the University of Nottingham International College.
Restricted Eligibility
International students should apply for the Science and Engineering Foundation Cert at the University of Nottingham International College.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

We consider applicants solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential – we use exam grades to prioritise applicants but look at a range of factors and aim to give everyone an equal opportunity to show their achievements.

We understand that background and personal circumstances can have an impact on academic performance at school or college. Applicants who are eligible under our contextual admissions policies may be considered for a reduced contextual offer.

Learn more on the University of Nottingham website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
EU & InternationalTBC
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland£10050*

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

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