Foundation programmes
If you do not meet the standard entry requirements for a degree, you may be able to gain entry by completing a foundation element.
Science and Engineering
The University offers foundation elements for the following Science and Engineering undergraduate degrees:
- Biological Sciences
- Chemical Sciences
- Computer Science
- Earth, Environmental and Marine Sciences
- Engineering
- Geography
- Mathematical Sciences
- Physical Sciences
- Psychology.
Health and Life Sciences
The University offers foundation elements for the following Health and Life Sciences undergraduate degrees:
- Foundation Medicine
- Foundation Dentistry
- Foundation Dental Therapy
- Foundation Veterinary Science
- Foundation Physiotherapy
- Foundation Occupational Therapy
- Foundation Diagnostic Radiography
- Foundation Therapeutic Radiography and Oncology
- Foundation Orthoptics
- Foundation Nursing.
How we run our foundation elements
These foundation elements are usually run in conjunction with our partner colleges in the Merseyside region:
All degrees with a foundation element offered by the University are listed in our undergraduate course search. For more information about the progression routes available from Carmel College, and modules that will be studied, see Carmel College progression routes (PDF, 180KB).
The Year 0 Foundation Programme acts as a pathway to degrees in the Health and Life Sciences and is offered in collaboration with Carmel College, St Helens.
Go Higher
For adult learners with few or no formal qualifications, the University offers a one year, part-time, fast-track foundation course. More information is available on our Go Higher webpages.