The modules on this programme have been developed to give you a thorough preparation for a range of related undergraduate degrees.

Mathematics for Science
This module is designed to provide you with the key foundational mathematical understanding required to progress to a wide range of science-facing undergraduate disciplines, including physics, engineering, chemistry and life sciences. You will develop your ability to represent a situation mathematically and use the skills learnt in unstructured problems, whilst continuing to increase your awareness of the relevance of mathematics to other fields of study.

Physics
During our Physics module you will develop the skills and confidence in building, applying and reviewing models and techniques in physics to analyse practical scientific and engineering problems. The module will enable you to develop the academic competency to proceed to undergraduate studies in physics and other mathematics-based programmes, developing both your theoretical and practical skills. By the end of the module, you will be able to use physical principles in the analysis and solution of real world problems in the sciences and engineering.

Computer Science
The Computer Science module is an introduction to a broad range of foundational concepts. You will develop problem solving skills with an emphasis on computational thinking; decomposition, abstraction, patterns & algorithms. You will gain a knowledge of fundamental aspects including the theory of computing, systems and architectures, practical activities including programming, top-down design, the application of the software lifecycle, and the object-oriented paradigm. Additionally you will see how computing has an impact on the whole of society and how its use will have social, ethical and legal consequences..

Our Inquiry and Research Skills for Science is a core module on this course, and is delivered in two parts to complement your other modules. The first part of this module looks at developing core research and inquiry skills including academic searching, using sources, teamwork, reflection and problem based learning inquiries. The second part of the module allows you to put everything you have learnt into practice through a research based project.

All students will also study an English for Academic Purposes module. This module is not about developing your conversational or everyday English skills; instead, it will develop your Academic English skills. You will consider how academic essays should be written, including looking at appropriate referencing and paraphrasing, as well as thinking about how presentations should be delivered in an academic context.

Please note that given the interval between the publication of these modules and enrolment, some of the information may change. You can find out more by reading our terms and conditions.