Materials Science with an Integrated Foundation Year BSc
University of Manchester
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On the Foundation Year you will study mathematics, physics and chemistry. You will also take modules in Academic Skills and ICT (Information and Communications Technology), and complete a group project related to your intended degree programme and supervised by an academic from the Department of Materials We aim to help you improve your mathematical and scientific understanding to a level where you are able to start a materials science degree. You will be taught mathematics, physics and ...Read more

On the Foundation Year you will study mathematics, physics and chemistry. You will also take modules in Academic Skills and ICT (Information and Communications Technology), and complete a group project related to your intended degree programme and supervised by an academic from the Department of Materials We aim to help you improve your mathematical and scientific understanding to a level where you are able to start a materials science degree. You will be taught mathematics, physics and chemistry, and will take modules in Academic Skills and ICT (Information and Communications Technology). You will be an undergraduate at The University of Manchester, benefitting from full access to the University's facilities.

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University of Manchester
Oxford Road Manchester Greater Manchester M13 9PL United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Manchester Piccadilly  0.3 miles away
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