We currently offer six different foundation pathways, but if there is a course combination you don’t see listed, we can make it happen for you! 

In reality, all of our courses are individual to each student – because our syllabuses are specially designed to make sure the subjects you focus on are the best starting path for you. We teach the fundamentals in the first term and allow students to select modules from the wide range on offer in the second and third terms, so they can gradually begin to specialise.  All students study 3 minor modules and 3 major modules.  

Our current foundation pathways are: 

Architecture, Art & Design 

Business & Finance 

Engineering & Computing 

Law, Humanities & Social Sciences 

Medicine 

Science & Pharmacy 

Tailored foundation
If you want to study a combination of subjects that are not listed on our website or in our course brochures then you can! By offering a tailored programme, which it custom-built especially for you, you have the flexibility to apply for more specialised degrees at university. These degrees might be slightly less conventional than normal – for example in bioengineering or business and media. Or you might want to study business and biology together at university.  

There are many different combinations we can make work for you here at UFP so that you study subjects that can open more doors for you with your university education.  

‘Sometimes a student finds it difficult to make up their mind about what they want to study,’ says course director Mr Kaveh. ‘The great thing about this mix and match is that it allows you to choose more than one degree subject.’ 

For students considering an undergraduate degree in business and media, you might want to study UFP majors in economics, business organisation and photography or graphic design. For a degree in bioengineering, you might want to study biology, mathematics and physics with us.  

Or for a degree in mechanical engineering with business, you would choose to study our major foundation modules in further maths, physics and economics. For a law and business degree, it would be economics, business organisation and law.  

Almost any combination with UFP is possible! 

Talk to one of our course advisors to find out more or apply online today to join a course starting in September (2021) or January 2022 for entry into university in September 2022.

The post Tailored Foundation Programme appeared first on University Foundation Programme - UFP.

However, it seems the tables are now beginning to turn, with more and more female students opting to study STEM related subjects.

Meet some recent UFP graduates who are challenging gender stereotypes by pursuing STEM-related degree courses at university and read what they had to say about their time on the UFP!

Ella – Astrophysics

‘I learned to study independently while also receiving a lot of support from teachers and staff. My teachers were inspiring and encouraging, which motivated me to work harder.’

Ella received offers to study Astrophysics at:
Queen Mary, University of London
King’s College, London
Royal Holloway, University of London

Shanya – Petroleum Engineering

‘My subject knowledge has continuously improved since the first day of the course and I particularly enjoyed Physics and Further Mathematics. Our teacher was fantastic and constantly motivated us.’

Shanya, from Angola, received offers to study Petroleum Engineering at:
Royal Holloway, University of London
University of Leeds
University of Surrey

Maria – Biochemistry

‘I would recommend the UFP as it allows students to study their chosen subjects in depth, allowing them to gain a strong basis for their degree while acquiring the study skills required for university life.’

Maria, from the UK, received offers to study Biochemistry from:
King’s College, London
University of Leeds
Queen Mary, University of London
Brunel University

Ilhem – Pharmacy

‘Small class sizes meant that we received maximum attention from our teachers who were encouraging and supportive throughout the whole programme.’

Ilhem is now in her second year studying Pharmacy at UCL.

References: https://www.theguardian.com/science/head-quarters/2018/mar/08/bridging-the-gender- gap-why-do-so-few-girls-study-stem-subjects

The post Meet the UFP students challenging STEM stereotypes! appeared first on University Foundation Programme - UFP.