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Welcome to the International Foundation Programme at Cardiff

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and excellent transport links provide easy What is the IFP? Why ? access to the rest of the UK and Europe via The International Foundation Programme Founded by in 1883, Cardiff rail, air and road. (IFP) is a -year academic programme University has been producing successful designed to give you the academic and graduates for the past 130 years. Ranked Cardiff is one of the safest regions in the English language skills you need to enter 5th in the UK and top 125 in the world, UK, making it a great student city to live an undergraduate degree programme at many of the University’s academic schools in. Exciting international music concerts Cardiff University. It is the only are ranked amongst the strongest in the are a regular occurrence in Cardiff in foundation programme that offers fully UK for the quality of their research and addition to world-class sporting events automatic progression into a broad range teaching. The University has two Nobel such as the Ryder Cup, Match , of Cardiff University programmes. Prize winners amongst their world-class Snooker Championships and . In teaching staff and Cardiff students learn 2016 Cardiff will host the IAAF / Cardiff It is designed for students who have from the best in their field. University World Half Marathon completed high school at 12th grade or Championships. equivalent or have the appropriate Every year, Cardiff University welcomes academic qualifications but may need to students from more than 120 countries and Hit television such as ‘ Who’ develop their English language and study has dedicated student support services in and ‘Sherlock’ are filmed in the city with skills. The course is only available to place to accommodate students’ academic many University buildings being used as students classified as international (from and pastoral needs. locations. outside the European Union). The University's campus is located Please visit www.cardiff.ac.uk/ifp to in the centre of a thriving, cosmopolitan find all the information contained in this capital city. The Heath Park campus nearby brochure, in greater depth and regularly shares a site with the University Hospital updated. of . The city centre is only a few minutes’ walk from the Cathays campus UNI IFP BRO 2015-16 [P]_Layout 1 16/07/2015 12:00 Page 1

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02 Twelve good reasons to study the IFP at Cardiff University Contents 04 Entry requirements 06 International Foundation Programme - How will I study? 08 International Foundation Programme Business Modules 09 Undergraduate opportunities 10 International Foundation Programme Engineering Modules 11 Cardiff School of Engineering - Undergraduate opportunities 12 International Foundation Programme - Health and Life Sciences English Language modules 13 International Foundation Programme - Health and Life Sciences modules 14 Health and Life Sciences - Undergraduate opportunities 16 Cardiff University 18 Accommodation 19 Student insights 20 How do I apply? 21 Fees and living expenses UNI IFP BRO 2015-16 [P]_Layout 1 16/07/2015 12:00 Page 2

12 good reasons to study the International Foundation Programme at Cardiff University 02 12 good reasons to study the International Foundation Programme at Cardiff University

01 03 05 E A Automatic progression Full members of Personal tutor system Cardiff’s International Foundation University Students benefit from two personal tutors: Programme offers automatic progression Our Foundation students are full members one for the English language modules and to a range of degree schemes in some of of the University and have access to all one for the academic subjects. We always the best academic departments in the UK. our facilities, including extensive resource encourage you to discuss any issues that The Cardiff University International centres, sports facilities and the Students’ you may have with your personal tutor in Foundation Programme is the only Union. your academic and English language International Foundation Programme that modules. offers fully automatic progression into Cardiff University. 04 IFP 06 Dedicated Foundation English for academic 02 Office purposes Taught on campus We have a dedicated Foundation Office – a place where you can go to find a friendly One of the most important aims of the Our Foundation classes are taught on face, someone who knows your name and Foundation Programme is to provide the campus by the University’s academic is there to help you with any problems ideal preparation for you to do well on an staff, and experienced and well-qualified that you may have. We make your academic course taught in English. We English language tutors from the transition to life in Cardiff as smooth as provide you with guidance in the culture University’s English Language possible. and requirements of the British higher Programmes Division. system and will prepare you for different teaching and learning methods. UNI IFP BRO 2015-16 [P]_Layout 1 16/07/2015 12:00 Page 3

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The Cardiff IFP is the only Foundation Programme that offers fully automatic progression into Cardiff University undergraduate programmes

07 09 11 and computing Guaranteed Quality assurance facilities accommodation Cardiff University takes great pride in the As a Foundation student, you will have You are guaranteed a single occupancy quality of its courses. To ensure that this access to the University’s extensive library place in University residences for the high quality is maintained, all programmes and computing facilities. The campus is duration of the Foundation Programme and at Cardiff University are given regular and wifi-enabled with 28 IT suites available to future studies at Cardiff University, rigorous assessments. enable you to make use of the virtual provided you apply through the normal learning environment. admission and allocation process and re-apply for residences each year through the overseas returners’ process. 12 08 Personal Development Plan Comprehensive 10 induction programme During the course you will be given the Embassy / sponsor links opportunity to complete a Personal We offer a comprehensive induction Development Plan (PDP) which will programme for our students including free We have well-established and successful improve your ability to understand what coach collection services from Heathrow working relationships with many and how you are learning and help you and Cardiff airports, and information embassies and sponsorship organisations reflect on and plan your own learning. events and social activities designed to around the world. Learning and development are continual introduce you to the University and to life processes and engaging in PDP will help in Cardiff. you to develop a positive attitude to all aspects of learning. UNI IFP BRO 2015-16 [P]_Layout 1 16/07/2015 12:00 Page 4

Entry requirements 04

Entry requirements

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You should be planning to English language entry requirements successfully complete your Entry Requirements IELTS* score secondary education in your own country at a level General Entry 5.5 (Minimum subscores: 4.0 in all areas) equivalent to 12th grade in the year that you intend to Entry for Medicine 6.0 (Minimum subscores: 5.5 in all areas) start at Cardiff University. Entry for , Psychology or 6.0 (Minimum subscores: 4.0 in all areas) Pharmacy courses

Qualifications from all countries are *IELTS (Academic) for UK Visa and considered. You will also need to show that Immigration (offered by the IELTS SELT you have the English language skills Consortium). necessary to take an active part in the programme. UNI IFP BRO 2015-16 [P]_Layout 1 16/07/2015 12:00 Page 5

Academic Entry Requirements 05 Academic requirements Please note these scores are required for students wishing to into Cardiff Business School, School of Engineering, School of and School of Biosciences. Students wishing to progress to other undergraduate subjects such as Medicine should contact the IFP office for further information.

Country Qualification Score

Azerbaijan Certificate of Secondary Education 4/5 average with at least a grade 4 in relevant subject areas

Bahrain Tawjahiya School Leaving Certificate At least an 85% average with at least 85% in the relevant subject areas

Brazil Certificato de Ensino Medio >80% with 80% in key areas

China Senior High School Graduation Examination At least an 80% average with 80% in each of the relevant subject areas

Colombia Título de Bachiller Académico Overall average of at least 75% with a minimum of 75% in relevant subject areas.

Georgia Secondary School Leaving Certificate Avg 2 on 1-4 scale, 7 on 0 -10 or C (sashualo skolis atestati)

Ghana SSCE (WAEC) B average with at least a B in the relevant subject areas

Hong Kong HKDSE 443 from three relevant electives

Indonesia STTB SMU3 >7/10 with at least 7 in key subjects

Kazakhstan Certificate of Secondary Education 4/5 average with at least a grade 4 in relevant subject areas

Kenya KCSE B average with at least a B in relevant subject areas

Kuwait Shahadat-al-thanawia-al-a’ama At least an 85% average with at least 85% in the relevant subject areas School Leaving Certificate

Mexico Bachillerato (High School Certificate) >75% with 75% in key areas

Nigeria SSCE (WAEC) B average with at least a B in the relevant subject areas

Oman Thanawiya Amma School Leaving Certificate At least an 85% average with at least 85% in the relevant subject areas

Pakistan HSSC 75% average with at least 75% in the relevant subject areas

Qatar Thanawyiah Aama At least an 85% average with at least 85% in the relevant subject areas

Russia Certificate of Secondary Education 4/5 average with at least a grade 4 in relevant subject areas

Saudi Arabia Thanawiya Amma School Leaving Certificate At least an 85% average with at least 85% in the relevant subject areas

South Korea High School from B average with B in relevant subject areas Specialised High Schools

Taiwan Senior High School Leaving Certificate At least an 80% average with 80% in each of the relevant subject areas

Thailand Mathayom 6 (M6) Overall score of 2.75 – 3.0 with 3.0 in relevant subject areas or 65% overall with 70% in relevant subject areas.

Ukraine Attestat (Certificate of Secondary Education) 4/5 average with at least grade 4 in relevant subject areas

United Arab Tawjihiyya School Leaving Certificate At least an 85% average with at least 85% in the relevant subject areas Emirates

Uzbekistan Attestat (Certificate of Secondary Education) 4/5 average with at least grade 4 in relevant subject areas

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The International Foundation Programme

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The International Foundation Programme is designed to prepare students as they transition from high school to undergraduate study in the British Higher Education system. We provide students with pastoral and academic support throughout their course, recognising that our international students have additional pressures and needs. There are dedicated members of staff available to help the international student population prior to and during their studies at Cardiff University.

Content Students will attend lectures, seminars and One of the most important aims of the in their academic subject taught by Foundation Programme is to provide the ideal The curriculum of the International the University’s academic staff in that area, preparation for you to do well in an academic Foundation Programme is designed to prepare with access to the schools’ facilities and course taught in English. The course will students for the teaching and assessment resources, as well as an academic personal review your knowledge of English grammar methods they will experience as tutor they can approach with any issues they and vocabulary and help you to improve so undergraduates. Students study a have on their academic modules. that you can develop a solid foundation for combination of modules from their academic academic use. You will practise reading, subject route and English for Academic writing, listening and speaking to develop Purposes. accuracy and fluency. The course will include different written and spoken formats to help develop academic style. UNI IFP BRO 2015-16 [P]_Layout 1 16/07/2015 12:00 Page 7

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Study of the culture and requirements of Personal Development Plan development are continual processes and British higher education will prepare you for engaging in PDP will help you to develop a During the course you will also complete a different teaching and learning methods, such positive attitude to all aspects of learning. Personal Development Plan (PDP) which will as presenting a seminar or writing an improve your ability to understand what and extended essay. By the end of the course you how you are studying and help you reflect on Attendance should feel confident enough in your English and plan your own learning. Attendance and participation in all classes, ability to be able to contribute fully to class lectures, and tutorials on the IFP at Cardiff discussions, complete written assignments The PDP will help you to get the most out of University are compulsory and essential for and get the most out of your studies here. your student experience by encouraging you academic success. Please note that due to to take responsibility for your development immigration rules, we are required to keep and raising your awareness of the variety of records of attendance. opportunities for development. PDP is not just an important process for your time at university but will prove to be a useful skill throughout your life. Learning and UNI IFP BRO 2015-16 [P]_Layout 1 16/07/2015 12:00 Page 8

International Foundation Programme Business – Modules 08

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You will study a combination of with academic studies across the skill an understanding of the fundamental modules, totalling 120 credits. You will areas. concepts of business studies. Topics for be awarded a score out of 100 for each study include business planning, human module: English for Academic Purposes resource management, marketing, (10 credits) organisational behaviour and business 40% and above - Pass communications skills. This module aims to teach academic 50% and above - Merit presentation skills, research methods Quantitative Methods for 65% and above – Distinction (including use of the University’s library and database systems), methods for Business Progression is guaranteed to all students effective reading and data analysis. During (20 credits) who achieve a minimum of 50% in each the module you will undertake primary and On completion of this section of the course module and who choose to study on any of secondary research and write a report you will have developed competence in the the undergraduate courses at Cardiff based on the findings, and learn how to relevant mathematical and statistical Business School listed on the facing page. incorporate academic referencing methods. You will be able to carry out effectively into your writing. appropriate calculations and manipulations, and will also have an understanding of the English language British Social & Cultural underlying principles. There will be modules Environment 1&2 emphasis on problem solving and on (20 credits) interpretation of results in a business context. English Language This module aims to prepare you for your & Study Skills 1 studies at Cardiff University while Introduction to Management (10 credits) developing and consolidating the language (10 credits) This module aims to improve your overall and study skills introduced in English ability in English and to develop academic Language & Study Skills 1. On completion of This section aims to provide an study skills for immediate use. You will the module you will have an increased understanding of the activities of people learn academic writing style with a focus on awareness of British life and culture and a within work organisations. It will cover a written accuracy, register and the basic knowledge of the identity and culture wide range of issues including the role of ability to draft and edit essays, in addition to of Wales and the nature of its language. individual and group behaviour in demonstrating an ability to use academic organisations, the significance of vocabulary and present arguments, and Integrated Study Skills managerial control and the influence of solve problems in both written and spoken (10 credits) wider society in organisational life. format. You will also practise and improve This module aims to introduce you to basic Foundations of listening skills for academic purposes. note-taking and synthesis skills, helping you to understand how to improve, manage (10 credits) English Language and use notes for academic tasks, and to This area of the course aims to provide an & Study Skills 2 develop and practise academic language understanding of the principles and tools of (10 credits) and study skills. microeconomics and macroeconomics. Topics include supply and demand, theory This module aims to develop advanced of price, basic consumer theory, modern academic language and study skills, Business modules banking, monetary policy and building on the previous semester’s work. Business Studies unemployment, amongst other things and You will produce more complex writing, (20 credits) show how they relate to economic policy creating a range of text types in both timed and its implementation. and extended conditions, undertake more This area of the course is aimed at advanced listening and referencing work, developing an appreciation of the main and acquire a level of English and academic disciplines of business studies. You will awareness that will enable you to well gain knowledge of key business topics and UNI IFP BRO 2015-16 [P]_Layout 1 16/07/2015 12:00 Page 9

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Cardiff Business School

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Cardiff Business School Cardiff Business School is one of the leading business and management schools in the UK, regularly placed in the top ten of over 100 schools in the country. Cardiff Business School offers a wide range of module subjects in each degree scheme, allowing you to tailor your degree as it progresses to suit your own specific interests. The degree schemes are all vocationally relevant and give students the best preparation for finding challenging and rewarding employment. Teaching incorporates both practical and theoretical examples and aims to provoke debate and thinking among students. For more information about undergraduate study at Cardiff Business School, please visit: www.cardiff.ac.uk/carbs

Career destinations include: accountant, business analyst, economist, HR manager, lecturer, marketing executive, production manager and stockbroker.

Cardiff School of Psychology will accept IFP Business students - please see page 15

Opportunities for Undergraduate Research Excellence Study at Cardiff Business School Framework Results Business and Management Studies Accounting and Finance courses Q BSc in Business Management 1. London School of Economics & Q BSc in Accounting (International Management) Political 3.46 Q BSc in Accounting and Finance Q BSc in Business Management (Logistics and Operations) 2 University of 3.44 Q BSc (Econ) in Accounting and 3 Imperial of Science, Economics (Joint Honours) Q BSc in Business Management (Marketing) Technology and Medicine 3.40 Q BSc (Econ) in Accounting and 4 University of 3.36 Management (Joint Honours) Economics courses Q BSc (Econ) in Banking and Finance 5 3.29 Q BSc in Finance and Management (Joint Honours) Q BSc (Econ) in Business Economics 6 Cardiff University 3.28 Business Management courses Q BSc (Econ) in Economics 7 The City University 3.23 Q BSc in Business Management Q BSc (Econ) in Economics and Finance 8 3.20 (General Route) Q BSc (Econ) in Economics and 9 3.18 Q BSc in Business Management Management Studies (Human Resources) 10 University of Strathclyde 3.17 (Table continues to 101) UNI IFP BRO 2015-16 [P]_Layout 1 16/07/2015 12:00 Page 10

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You will study a combination of modules, English for Academic Purposes Introduction to Algebra totalling 120 credits. You will be awarded (10 credits) (20 credits) a score out of 100 for each module: This module aims to teach academic An introduction to the basic concepts and 40% and above - Pass presentation skills, research methods techniques of algebra for students who have 50% and above - Merit (including use of the University’s library not studied mathematics at tertiary level. and database systems), methods for On successful completion of the module a 65% and above – Distinction effective reading and data analysis. During student should be able to: the module you will undertake primary and Progression is guaranteed to all students · Solve linear and quadratic equations secondary research and write a report based who achieve a minimum of 40% in each · Solve simple simultaneous equations on the findings, and learn how to module and who choose to study on any of · Understand the terms function, domain, incorporate academic referencing effectively the undergraduate courses at Cardiff School range, one-to-one function and into your writing. of Engineering. Students with 50% or higher composition of functions in all modules can progress into the Cardiff British Social & Cultural · Recognise, sketch and interpret graphs of School of & Informatics. Environment 1&2 functions (20 credits) · Understand the definition and properties of ex and ln x English language This module aims to prepare you for your · Understand coordinate geometry and studies at Cardiff University while modules apply it to solving equations developing and consolidating the language and study skills introduced in English · Use standard notation of vectors, apply a English Language number of operations to vectors and use & Study Skills 1 Language & Study Skills 1. On completion of the module you will have an increased them to solve a variety of geometric (10 credits) awareness of British life and culture and a problems This module aims to improve your overall basic knowledge of the identity and culture · Solve equations numerically ability in English and to develop academic of Wales and the nature of its language. study skills for immediate use. You will Introduction to Calculus learn academic writing style with a focus on Integrated Study Skills (20 credits) written accuracy, formal register and the (10 credits) An introduction to the basic concepts and ability to draft and edit essays, in addition to This module aims to introduce you to basic techniques of calculus for students who demonstrating an ability to use academic note-taking and synthesis skills, helping you have not studied mathematics at tertiary vocabulary and present arguments, and to understand how to improve, manage and level. solve problems in both written and spoken use notes for academic tasks, and to develop On successful completion of the module a format. You will also practise and improve and practise academic language and study student should be able to: listening skills for academic purposes. skills. · Differentiate simple functions from first principles English Language Engineering modules · Use standard derivatives in combination & Study Skills 2 with the product, quotient and chain (10 credits) Introduction to Mechanics rules This module aims to develop advanced (20 credits) · Use the first and second derivatives to academic language and study skills, An introduction to the analysis of engineering find maximum and minimum values of a building on the previous semester’s work. problems using mathematical techniques function You will produce more complex writing, which the students will require in the first · Apply differentiation to practical creating a range of text types in both timed year of their engineering degree schemes. problems and extended conditions, undertake more On successful completion of the module a · Use standard integrals to solve advanced listening and referencing work, student should be able to have reinforced polynomial and trigonometric functions and acquire a level of English and academic appreciation of the techniques of calculus · Apply partial fractions, substitution and awareness that will enable you to cope well (differentiation, integration, and simple integration parts with academic studies across the skill areas. differential equations) and applied · Solve simple differential equations mathematics. UNI IFP BRO 2015-16 [P]_Layout 1 16/07/2015 12:00 Page 11

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Cardiff School of Engineering

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Cardiff School of Engineering Cardiff School of Engineering is one of the leading engineering schools in the UK in terms of facilities, research and teaching. The School of Engineering is based in modern purpose built facilities of the very highest quality and provides an outstanding environment in which to study. On all of the degree schemes, you will be taught the fundamental concepts of engineering through a combination of lectures, design classes and tutorials, supplemented by the practical aspects of engineering, which are taught through laboratory and project-based work.

For more information about undergraduate study at Cardiff School of Engineering, please visit: www.cardiff.ac.uk/engin Cardiff School of Computer Science Opportunities for Undergraduate & Informatics Opportunities for Undergraduate Study at Cardiff School of Computer Study at Cardiff School of Cardiff School of Computer Science & Science & Informatics: Informatics has a leading international Engineering Q reputation for research-led teaching, with BSc Computer Science Q Architectural Engineering dedicated laboratories for specialist areas of Q BSc Applied Software Engineering research. The School's undergraduate degree Q Civil Engineering programmes have all been designed to be Q BSc Business Information Systems Q Civil and Environmental Engineering stimulating, flexible and relevant both to the needs of a professional computing career and Q BSc Computer Science with High Q Electrical and Electronic Engineering as a basis for advanced graduate studies in Performance Computing specialist areas of computer science and Q Q BSc Computer Science with Security Integrated Engineering information systems. We are pleased to offer and Forensics Q Mechanical Engineering our students the opportunity to undertake your degree with a salaried Year in Industry, highly Q BSc Computer Science with Visual Q Medical Engineering regarded by potential employers. Computing For more information about undergraduate Graduate employers include : Arup, Atkins, study at Cardiff School of Computer Science & Capita Symonds, Ramboll, BP, BAe Sytems, Informatics, please visit: Mott McDonald, Rolls Royce, Ford, Tata Steel, www.cardiff.ac.uk/computer-science Nokia, Bosch Graduate employers include: Recent Cardiff School of graduates have taken positions with BAE Psychology will Systems, BT, Civil Service, Confused.com, accept IFP Engineering Deloitte, EADS, Fujitsu, GCHQ, General Dynamics UK, IBM, MoD, Red Hat and students - please see Thomson Reuters. page 15 UNI IFP BRO 2015-16 [P]_Layout 1 16/07/2015 12:00 Page 12

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International Foundation Programme - Health and Life Sciences

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You will study a combination of modules, totalling 120 credits. You will be awarded a score out of 100 for each module: 40% and above - Pass 50% and above - Merit 65% and above – Distinction Progression is guaranteed to all students who achieve a minimum of 40% in each science module and 50% in each English language module and who choose to study on any of the undergraduate Biosciences or Chemistry courses at Cardiff University listed overleaf.

English language modules English Language & Study Skills 1 and acquire a level of English and academic of skills explored in English for Academic awareness that will enable you to cope well Purposes to an advanced level to enable (10 credits) with academic studies across the skill areas. students to cope with academic studies. This module aims to improve your overall English for Academic Purposes ability in English and to develop academic English Orientation Health & Life study skills for immediate use. You will learn (10 credits) academic writing style with a focus on Sciences written accuracy, formal register and the This module aims to teach academic (10 credits) ability to draft and edit essays, in addition to presentation skills, research methods The module aims to raise students’ demonstrating an ability to use academic (including use of the University’s library and awareness of and build confidence in using vocabulary and present arguments, and database systems), methods for effective situational language and skills appropriate solve problems in both written and spoken reading and data analysis. During the to the field of Health and Life Sciences. The format. You will also practise and improve module you will undertake primary and module takes a practical experiential listening skills for academic purposes. secondary research and write a report based approach, involving activities such as talks on the findings, and learn how to incorporate by visiting professionals. Students are academic referencing effectively into your exposed to how Health and Life Sciences are Further English Language & writing. Study Skills realised professionally in the UK, as compared to in their own countries. (10 credits) Further English for Academic This module aims to develop advanced Purposes academic language and study skills, building on the previous semester’s work. (10 credits) You will produce more complex writing, This module aims to develop generic study creating a range of text types in both timed skills to a higher level to help students use and extended conditions, undertake more them confidently, quickly and appropriately. advanced listening and referencing work, The module develops the study of the range UNI IFP BRO 2015-16 [P]_Layout 1 16/07/2015 12:00 Page 13

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Health & Life Sciences modules Cells and the Chemistry of Life (10 credits) The module provides an introduction to the molecular basis of living organisms. After developing an appreciation of the very “molecules of life” the student goes on to learn how these molecules are organised into cells. The concepts taught in the module are fundamental to all aspects of biology.

Genetics, & Diversity (10 credits) This module deals with the structure, function and transmission of genes and with inheritance of genetically controlled characteristics. This is followed by a brief Fundamental Aspects of Thermodynamics, Kinetics & review of the evidence for evolution and Chemistry Equilibria coverage of evolutionary processes, and (10 credits) (10 credits) finally an introduction to the diversity of living organisms. This module is designed to introduce basic This module provides the basis for a descriptions of elemental properties and the quantitative understanding of the kinetic periodic table, solid and molecular theory of gases, equilibria and the concepts The Way the Body Works structures and bonding and to relate these of the equilibrium constant and of pH; (10 credits) to the electronic structure of . energy changes in chemical reactions and This module deals with the broad principles the fundamental principles of of physiology, the nervous system, its Inorganic and Redox Chemistry thermodynamics; and the rates of chemical reactions and the concepts of the rate nature, structure and function; the (10 credits) cardiovascular system and the roles of the determining step and the activation energy. heart, blood vessels and blood; changes in This module covers some basic chemistry of disease; breathing and lung function; the and selected elements from the Chemistry of Organic periodic table; simple co-ordination role of the kidneys; the function of the Compounds endocrine system and the physiology of chemistry of metal ions in solution; the (10 credits) ; the digestion and absorption ideas of oxidation and reduction in relation of food; and finally, with motherhood and to oxidation state changes and This module is designed to introduce the the physiology of the new-born child. transfer; and electrode reactions and main types of organic compounds by potentials. reference to simple systems and to specific compounds of biological, medicinal and dental importance. UNI IFP BRO 2015-16 [P]_Layout 1 16/07/2015 12:00 Page 14

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Health and Life Sciences

Automatic progression Cardiff School of Biosciences Cardiff School of Biosciences has well- equipped modern laboratories, its own , a Teaching and Learning Resource Centre, study areas with fully up-to-date networked computers, and its own Field Centre set in the Welsh countryside near Newbridge on Wye. The School offers an extensive range of degree schemes in Biological, Biomedical and Biomolecular Sciences, all of which have recently been assessed by government-sponsored panels and rated as "Excellent" – the highest quality rating available. Within each degree scheme you are able to make choices so that your degree will reflect your own special interests. For more information about undergraduate study at Cardiff School of Biosciences, please visit: www.cardiff.ac.uk/biosi Cardiff School of Chemistry Career destinations include: assistant Opportunities for Undergraduate geneticist, laboratory researcher, university Cardiff University’s Chemistry degree Study at Cardiff School of lecturer, biomolecular scientist, assistant programmes are accredited by the Royal Biosciences & Cardiff School of ecologist, quality monitoring officer, and Society of Chemistry. The School is committed Chemistry environmental scientist. to providing teaching of the very highest Q BSc Biochemistry quality and provides students with outstanding facilities, including modern fully Q BSc Biology equipped and spacious laboratories. The Q BSc Biomedical Science curriculum and learning opportunities continue to be updated by research-active Q BSc Biomedical Sciences () staff, with input from both current students Q and industrialists. For more information about BSc Biomedical Sciences undergraduate study at Cardiff School of (Neuroscience) Chemistry, please visit: Q BSc Biomedical Sciences (Physiology) www.cardiff.ac.uk/chemy Q BSc Graduate employers include: Q BSc Chemistry Environment Agency; GlaxoSmithKline; Infineum; Penn Pharmaceuticals; Vectura. Q BSc Ecology Q BSc Q BSc Molecular Biosciences Q BSc UNI IFP BRO 2015-16 [P]_Layout 1 16/07/2015 12:00 Page 15

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Health and Life Sciences

Progression to Health-related All IFP applications for Medicine will be Cardiff School of Psychology courses at Cardiff University scored equally against all other international BSc Psychology (3 year) applications received. Progression to an undergraduate course in BSc Psychology with Professional Medicine, Optometry, Pharmacy and Students who wish to apply for Medicine Placement (4 year) Psychology will be subject to application, degree courses will also have to register to take the UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT). Cardiff School of Psychology offers two interview and obtaining good grades on the undergraduate degree schemes. The three IFP. You will receive help and advice on how Further information on this test can be found year BSc Psychology degree offers a thorough to apply for this course during your at www.ukcat.ac.uk grounding in all areas of human behaviour, Foundation Programme. Cardiff School of Optometry such as mental health, neuroscience, and Award: BSc Optometry child development, and is accredited by the Cardiff School of Medicine British Psychology Society. The four year The School of Optometry and Vision Sciences Award: MBBCh degree, BSc Psychology with Professional enjoys an international reputation for its Placement, covers the same material as the The Medical degree scheme provides an activities. Housed in a dedicated £21 million three year degree and is also accredited, but integrated curriculum blending basic new building, the School boasts state-of-the- students spend an additional year working sciences, delivered principally at the Heath art facilities, enabling high quality research alongside professional psychologists in the Park Campus. The acquisition of clinical skills and teaching. is provided in hospitals, general practices and workplace. The placement is an excellent community settings throughout Wales, for the The Optometry degree course has been opportunity to gain valuable work experience entire five years of the course. designed to be stimulating, flexible and in a professional setting and to meet potential relevant to the needs of a career in Optometry. employers. Entry to Medicine is extremely competitive. Great emphasis is placed on the practical Progression is not guaranteed and will be aspects, and you will spend considerable time The School of Psychology is one of the largest subject to application, interview and meeting in our purpose-built clinic which is open to and best in the UK. In the most recent a range of academic and non-academic members of the public who require an eye Research Excellence Framework our research criteria. You will receive help and advice on examination. was ranked 2nd in the UK, and the School has applying for Medicine during your Foundation www.cardiff.ac.uk/optom state-of-the-art teaching and research Programme at Cardiff University. facilities. There are three lecture Cardiff School of Pharmacy and theatres within the School, a computing suite Pharmaceutical Sciences with over 150 PCs, more than 15 seminar Award: MPharm Pharmacy rooms for small group teaching, and over 80 The Cardiff School of Pharmacy and research laboratories. It has also developed an Pharmaceutical Sciences and practice is interactive work-space solely for Psychology among the leaders in clinical skills undergraduates. development in the UK. Accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council, the The School of Psychology welcomes of Pharmacy degree equips you with a sound applications from any of the Cardiff IFPs. knowledge of the pharmaceutical sciences Good Psychologists come from diverse and the necessary skills to proceed backgrounds - from physicists to financial confidently into pre-registration training. It decision-makers to sociologists - and we hope also offers you the experience of working to maintain this diversity for the Psychologists closely with pharmacy practitioners and of the future. produces graduates highly-qualified for career www.cardiff.ac.uk/psych opportunities in hospital, community, industrial and academic pharmacy. For more than a decade, all of our graduates have secured posts before graduation. www.cardiff.ac.uk/pharm UNI IFP BRO 2015-16 [P]_Layout 1 16/07/2015 12:00 Page 16

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Founded by Royal Charter in Reputation An international 1883, Cardiff University has Cardiff University invests heavily in the destination been producing successful latest technology for both teaching and Every year, Cardiff University welcomes research. Teaching at the University was graduates for over 130 years. students from more than 120 countries and given the highest possible award in the last has dedicated student support services in Ranked in the top 125 in the UK government review and the place to accommodate students’ academic world, many of the University’s degree programmes are also and pastoral needs. University’s academic schools recognised by more than 40 professional are ranked amongst the bodies. Cardiff University values the happiness and security of all its students. As well as In the most recent Research Excellence strongest in the UK for the the Foundation Office permanent staff who Framework (REF) Cardiff University was are always happy to help, the Student quality of their research and ranked 5th amongst UK when Advice Centre (located in the Students’ teaching. The University has judged on research quality and 2nd when Union) offers free help and advice to judged on its impact. REF is a prestigious two Nobel Prize winners students, and the Student Support centre national assessment exercise undertaken provides trained counsellors who can offer amongst their world-class every few years and confirms our place as confidential advice on personal, financial or teaching staff and Cardiff a world-leading centre of research academic matters. Within the Student excellence. students learn from the very Support Centre, there are also designated best in their field. Cardiff University is a member of the International Student Advisors who can , the UK’s “” of help you with any visa questions that you leading research universities. may have. Cardiff University UNI IFP BRO 2015-16 [P]_Layout 1 16/07/2015 12:00 Page 17

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The city centre is only a few minutes’ walk Student facilities Cardiff from the University and excellent The focal point for most Cardiff University The University is located in the centre of a transport links provide easy access to the students is the Students’ Union which is thriving, cosmopolitan capital city. After rest of the UK and Europe via rail, air and one of the biggest, best and most active in class, you may want to explore the grounds road. Low cost airlines operate out of Britain. The Union features an of historic , visit the National Cardiff International Airport to many International Students Lounge with private and Gallery or go shopping at one European destinations allowing you the TV booths, multimedia stations with Skype of the old-fashioned Victorian and opportunity to travel further afield if your and VOIP capabilities, free wireless Edwardian Arcades dotted around the city. timetable and budget allows. At weekends internet access and LAN gaming. It is an Cardiff has a wide range of restaurants and holidays, many students like to take alcohol-free social space ideal for meeting featuring cuisine from all over the globe, as advantage of Cardiff’s excellent rail and up with friends and classmates. More than well as theatre performances, cinemas, bus services to explore the nearby coast 200 cultural, political, religious, social and concerts, and dance clubs. and local countryside such as the beautiful sporting societies cater for a variety of or splendid Brecon interests. Cardiff is one of the safest regions in the Beacon Mountains. It is also easy to visit UK, making it a great student city to live popular tourist destinations like London, The University has an impressive range of in. Exciting international music concerts Bath and Stratford-upon-Avon. indoor and outdoor sporting facilities, are regular occurrence in Cardiff in including: aerobic conditioning and addition to world-class sporting events weights rooms; indoor and outdoor tennis such as the Ryder Cup, Test Match Cricket, courts; squash courts; a martial arts dojo Snooker Championships and football. and an organised programme of classes for Cardiff will also be the host city for the all levels of fitness. The Athletic Union IAAF / Cardiff University World Hald runs over 65 sports clubs that students can Marathon Championships in 2016. Edinburgh join and beginners are always welcome.

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Accommodation 18

We know that where you live Foundation students – especially those University residences new to Cardiff and the UK – take is very important to you and Settling in and making new friends are advantage of the benefits of living in a that you want to live in a important first steps in your new life at University residence convenient, safe, sociable Cardiff University. Living in University You can find further information about location that is also a suitable residences provides you with an ideal residences in Cardiff, both University and opportunity to meet people from different private at: study environment. As an countries studying a wide range of International Foundation subjects. www.cardiff.ac.uk/residences Programme student you You are guaranteed a single occupancy will be guaranteed place in University residences for the full duration of your studies. This is providing accommodation in you apply through the normal admission University residences. and allocation process and re-apply for residences each year through the overseas returners’ process.

About 70% of our individual study/bedrooms have private bathrooms (called en-suite) and students generally share kitchens. All University residences have access to 24-hour security and are within easy travelling distance of Cathays campus. We recommend that all An example of a typical flat layout. Accommodation UNI IFP BRO 2015-16 [P]_Layout 1 16/07/2015 12:00 Page 19

Student insights 19

If I was asked The International Cardiff has the what I did most Foundation best School in enjoy about my Programme in the UK for time in Cardiff, Engineering Physiotherapy, I would say helped prepare but it’s also a everything: The me for the BEng special place for “ academic “ in Mechanical “ me, and I’m Engineering at Cardiff. This year the glad to be returning for my Masters. I challenge; the ability to express workload is heavier than on the enjoyed studying here. The opinions; and the friends I made. I Foundation Programme, and I am International Foundation Programme learned very much at Cardiff using the study skills I learned last helped me prepare for undergraduate University from the faculty, my peers year to manage my time. study and for my current work. The and just being in the middle of the teaching was very good and highly city of Cardiff. It is one of the most Cardiff is a good location. As well as supportive. It’s also a good place to international universities, and I being a nice city to live in, it’s easy to live. The city is very cosmopolitan, believe that the student body is its get to explore a lot of places nearby. I and the campus is so close to town. I have been up to the national park to own education. Most importantly, really like the friendliness of the see the waterfalls. It’s also easy to get the multi-disciplinary nature of the people, and the international student to cities outside Wales. programmes is something population. that stands out at this Ali Alkarbi Inas Ali Qatar university. IFP Engineering IFP Health & Life Sciences Murad Mammadzade BEng Mechanical Engineering Azerbaijan BSc Physiotherapy IFP Business ” ” MSc Neurorehabilitation ” Student insights UNI IFP BRO 2015-16 [P]_Layout 1 16/07/2015 12:00 Page 20

How do I apply? 20

How do I apply?

An application form is available to If you want to make an application while Contact details download on our website: you are waiting for a piece of information www.cardiff.ac.uk/ifp/apply (e.g. a translation of your exam results) you Post: can do so, but please remember that we will International Foundation Programme All you need to do is complete the not be able to make a decision on your Academic and Student Support Services Deri House application form and e-mail it back to us at application until it is complete. 2-4 Park Grove the following address: Cardiff [email protected] Please note that September is the only entry point for the International Foundation CF10 3BN UK Remember that you must include: Programme. Q The application form, including a Telephone: +44 (0)29 2087 6416 personal statement, signature and date. What happens next? Fax: +44 (0)29 2087 6591 Please write your correspondence Email: [email protected] As soon as we have a complete application, address, e-mail address and telephone we will send it to the Admissions Tutor for number clearly so that we can contact your chosen subject. We will then write to you quickly and easily. you to let you know if your application is Join our Group:- Q Transcripts of high school results so far, successful. Cardiff University English & Foundation courses including subjects studied and grades achieved. Successful applicants will receive detailed information over the following weeks about Q Evidence of English language test life in Cardiff, accommodation and the Follow us on Twitter:- results or note when you will sit the induction process. @CUELPandIFP exam/receive the result. Please see our website for details of We understand that your choice of You can also find useful information on our accepted English language Foundation Programme is very important website, written especially to answer your qualifications to you and your family. We are here to questions: www.cardiff.ac.uk/ifp answer any questions that you have. You Q A copy of the photograph page of your are very welcome to contact us at any time, passport which must include your and we will provide you with information, passport number. help and advice on any matter concerning Q Two academic references. living and studying in Cardiff. UNI IFP BRO 2015-16 [P]_Layout 1 16/07/2015 12:00 Page 21

Fees and living expenses 21 Fees and living expenses

Course fees 2015 - 2016 Average estimated Undergraduate The tuition fees for the IFP in 2016/2017 cost of living for students living in per per students are £14,000 Self Catered University Residences week month 9 months

If you are a self-financing student (i.e. you Rent in University Residences or your family are funding your studies) (includes bills) £106.50 £458.00 £4,123.00 then you can pay your tuition fees in three Food £28.00 £120.00 £1,084.00 equal instalments. Books - start of term costs £8.26 £35.40 £320.00 Each instalment is exactly one third of Social £31.99 £137.10 £1,238.00 your total tuition fee; there is no extra charge for paying in this way. Clothes - start up costs £8.47 £36.30 £328.00

If you are a sponsored student then your Laundry & toiletries £7.35 £31.50 £312.00 sponsor will be invoiced for your fees in Travel £7.00 £30.00 £271.00 October and will be expected to pay by December. Mobile Phone £4.97 £21.30 £192.00 Total £202.54 £867.60 £7,841.00 All sponsored students must provide a letter of sponsorship as soon as possible, and before enrolment, confirming that the sponsor will pay their tuition fees. Financial (Maintenance) Before you apply for your visa costs for your Visa You should carefully read the following: International students’ living Please note that these figures estimated for expenses 2015 - 2016 the average cost of living at Cardiff Making a Tier 4 (General) application University are different from the finance leaflet produced by UKCISA (UK council The living costs will depend largely on (maintenance) costs you must have when of International Student Affairs) – see: your lifestyle, whether you are living in you apply for your Tier 4 student visa to www.ukcisa.org.uk/student/info_sheet University or private accommodation. come and study in the UK. s/immigration_uk.php Some students spend much more than You should also check UKBA for most up- others. These figures should be used as a For your visa, you will need to show the to-date immigration information and guide and are based on local knowledge UKBA that you have the cost of 1st year application forms: and the average student experience. tuition fees and living costs of £820 per www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas- month for up to a maximum of 9 months. 2015 – 2016 Estimated immigration/studying/adult- Thus for single Undergraduate students students/applying-outside-uk Average living costs in who are in the UK studying on courses for For more information about applying for University Accommodation 9 months or more, the financial your Tier 4 student visa, please see: (maintenance) requirements is the cost of www.cardiff.ac.uk/visa Cardiff University Self-Catered 1st year tuition fees and £7,380. Accommodation for Undergraduates (9 months) = £7,841

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International Foundation Programme Business, Engineering, Health & Life Sciences 2016/17

The International Foundation Programme team will support you throughout the application process and welcome you to the University. If you have any questions or would like more information at any stage, please contact us.

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The University offers the information contained in this prospectus as a guide only. It does not constitute a contract and is not binding on prospective students, current students, or the University. While the University makes every effort to check the accuracy of factual content at the time of publication, some changes will inevitably occur in the interval between publication and the academic year to which this prospectus relates. For example: courses, entry requirements and tuition fees may have changed. Applicants should not therefore rely solely on this prospectus and should visit the University website www.cardiff.ac.uk/ifp for up-to-date information concerning course content, and entry requirements for the relevant academic year when considering applying to the University. You are advised to contact the International Foundation Programme Office if you have any questions related to this publication.

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