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Foundation Certificate for Science and Health (2.5 Terms)
University of Essex International College - Kaplan UK
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Foundation Certificate for Science and HealthFor entry to the 1st year of an undergraduate degree at the University of Essex. Your course length is determined mainly by your English language level (UKVI IELTS score or accepted equivalent).All students take a set of common or similar modules to gain key skills for university. If your course is longer than 2 terms, you’ll take extra modules focusing on one or more of English language, academic skills and basic subject knowledge.If youre eligible ...Read more

Foundation Certificate for Science and Health

For entry to the 1st year of an undergraduate degree at the University of Essex. Your course length is determined mainly by your English language level (UKVI IELTS score or accepted equivalent).

All students take a set of common or similar modules to gain key skills for university. If your course is longer than 2 terms, you’ll take extra modules focusing on one or more of English language, academic skills and basic subject knowledge.

If you're eligible for a Foundation Certificate, you can choose to take a Foundation Certificate with an integrated online internship.

Progression Degree

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  • MSci (Hons) Actuarial Science and Data Science
  • BSc (Hons) Artificial Intelligence
  • BSc (Hons) Artificial Intelligence (Including Placement Year)
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  • BSc (Hons) Biochemistry
  • BSc (Hons) Biochemistry (including placement year)
  • BSc (Hons) Biochemistry (including year abroad)
  • MSci (Hons) Biochemistry Biotechnology (including Year Abroad)
  • MSci (Hons) Biochemistry and Biotechnology
  • MSci (Hons) Biochemistry and Biotechnology (Including Placement Year)
  • BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences
  • BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences (Including Placement Year)
  • BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences (Including Year Abroad)
  • BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science
  • MSci (Hons) Biomedical Science
  • MSci (Hons) Biomedical Science (Including Placement Year)
  • MSci (Hons) Biomedical Science (including Year Abroad)
  • BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science (including placement year)
  • BSc (Hons) Biotechnology
    • What students say
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    Muhammad S
    10 Apr 24

    So happy. The college is really warm and friendly and the staff are amazing. The management are so friendly and welcoming I feel at home here...Read more

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    Bob
    02 Feb 24

    University of Essex is a good place to study because it offers a variety of programs, helpful professors, and opportunities for research. The lively campus life also adds to the..Read more

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    England

    £21,930 per year

    This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
    Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

    Students from England

    This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

    The fees would be £21,930 for July 2024 intake and £23,250 for Oct 2024, July 2025 intake.

    £21,930 per year

    This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
    Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

    Students from EU

    This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

    The fees would be £21,930 for July 2024 intake and £23,250 for Oct 2024, July 2025 intake.

    £21,930 per year

    This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
    Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

    Students from International

    This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

    The fees would be £21,930 for July 2024 intake and £23,250 for Oct 2024, July 2025 intake.

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    University of Essex International College - Kaplan UK
    Constable Building, University of Essex Wivenhoe Park Colchester Essex CO4 3SQ United Kingdom
    Nearest train station: Hythe   0.6 miles away

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