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The STEM Foundation Year course we offer at Cardinal Newman College is in association with Lancaster University and offers you the chance to prepare for a STEM degree at Lancaster University. This course requires lower entry grades but leads directly into undergraduate studies at Lancaster University in:
- Biology
- Bioscience
- Chemistry
- Engineering
- Mathematics
- Natural Sciences
- Pharmacology
- Physics
You will be based within the state-of-the-art Lancaster University School of Mathematics (LUSoM), for your Foundation Year, which is part of the campus of Cardinal Newman College, Preston.
Cardinal Newman College is consistently placed amongst the highest performing Sixth Form College’s nationally and their expertise in STEM teaching will guide you through your Foundation Year learning. If you are living on the Lancaster campus, free transport will be provided for travel to and from Cardinal Newman College. As well as registering as a Lancaster University student, you will register locally at the college and benefit from full access to its services.
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What is a Foundation Year?
Foundation Years are designed for students who don’t have the qualifications to enter straight onto an undergraduate degree. During the course, you will be taught an intellectually stimulating and enriching curriculum, centred around enabling you with the subject knowledge and skills needed to bridge the gap between A-Levels and Undergraduate STEM study. Once you have successfully completed a Foundation Year, you move into the first year of your chosen degree without needing to reapply.
Which degree courses are available with a Foundation Year?
The Foundation Year at Cardinal Newman College currently focuses on STEM Degrees. When you apply through UCAS, simply choose one of these undergraduate degrees with a Foundation Year built in:
Biochemistry (with a Foundation Year)
Biology (with a Foundation Year)
Biomedical Science (with a Foundation Year)
Biomedicine (with a Foundation Year)
Chemical Engineering (with a Foundation Year)
Chemistry (with a Foundation Year)
Electronic and Electrical Engineering (with a Foundation Year)
Engineering (with a Foundation Year)
Mathematics (with a Foundation Year)
Mechanical Engineering (with a Foundation Year)
Mechatronic Engineering (with a Foundation Year)
Natural Sciences (with a Foundation Year)
Nuclear Engineering (with a Foundation Year)
Pharmacology (with a Foundation Year)
Physics (with a Foundation Year)
What will I study on a Foundation Year?
You’ll study three modules of five available modules linked to your chosen degree during the year. These STEM-based modules include:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Maths
- Applied Maths (Scientific)
Your timetable will include a combination of compulsory and optional modules, which will reflect your chosen degree pathway.
Learning Timetable
The Foundation Year will follow the same semester dates as Lancaster University, with taught sessions taking place at Cardinal Newman College on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Wednesdays will not carry any formal teaching hours but might be utilised for project or practical work on site at Lancaster University or remotely. The teaching day will run from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Timetabled sessions for Foundation Year students will be structured to incorporate elements of university-style learning, to include a combination of taught sessions, group work, problem-based learning and project work. This will therefore ease your transition into your first year of undergraduate study at Lancaster University.
How do we support you?
We want every student to get the most out of their Lancaster University experience. All Foundation Year students will have the opportunity to join the Lancaster Success Programme. Work out what your version of success looks like through this award-winning, coaching-led scheme.