Certificate - Science
- 1 year
- Duration
- Upon request
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Certificate
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- London / United Kingdom
- Location
Program description
Don't have a background in science or math from GCSE? An interesting career in science awaits you here.
On this course, you'll learn the essentials of biology, chemistry, and mathematics, as well as the best laboratory practices.
This preparatory year is focused about providing you with the foundational information you need to pursue a degree that aligns with your long-term professional goals.
Your tutors will be available to assist you if you do not have everything planned out ahead of time.
Program structure
Semester 1
- Mathematics I
- Scientific principles
- Study and laboratory skills
Semester 2
- Mathematics II
- Biology and applications
- Chemistry and applications
Price
Requirements for applicants
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A Level EEE or;
BTEC National Diploma MPP or;
Access to HE qualifications with 45 Passes or;
Equivalent level 3 qualifications worth 64 UCAS points
Applicants must hold 5 GCSEs A-C including Maths and English or equivalent (reformed GCSEs grade 4 or above).
English language qualifications for international students:
- IELTS score of 6.0 or Cambridge Proficiency or Advanced Grade C
We welcome qualifications from around the world. For information about the requirements for your country, please contact us using the feedback form.
About the university

Established in south London in 1892 as the Borough Polytechnic Institute, we have since contributed to the betterment of local students, businesses, and residents.
The original goal of the organization—"to promote the industrial skill, general knowledge, health, and well-being of young men and women"—remains at the heart of what we do today. Our students will be prepared for the challenges of the modern workplace thanks to our hands-on, career-focused curriculum.
Our campuses
- Southwark campus
- Croydon campus
- Havering campus
Our faculties
Our courses are developed in collaboration with leading companies, and we provide internships and co-ops to help you launch your career. Our instructors are experts in their fields because they have, in all likelihood, been in the situations they teach about firsthand.
We have more than 200 courses for students to enrol on.
Here are some of the topics in which we can provide training: Accounting and Finance, Architecture, Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Business and Management, Computer Science, Criminology and Sociology, Drama and Theatre, Economics, Engineering, Law, Marketing, Nursing and Miswifery, Psychology, Social Care, Sport and others.
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