University Foundation Diploma in Science, Mathematics & IT

Bournemouth Business School International (BBSI), our highly-accredited business college and English School in Britain, offers international students the opportunity to learn English while also studying the concepts and skills required for technical fields such as engineering, natural sciences or computer science, and acquiring the academic study skills required for undergraduate entry to a

university degree programme. This programme is suitable for students from the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland only.

For those with the requisite high-school grades and a strong Intermediate level in English, the 24-week Higher-Certificate programme in Science, Mathematics & IT enables participants to achieve the learning outcomes in shorter time. For those with a lower Intermediate level in English, however, the 36-week Diploma study option builds more gradually in intensity and specialisation. Both programmes comprise 30 lessons weekly which equates to 22.5 hours. These courses include extensive *IELTS Examination Preparation

and Academic Study Skills

, and prepare the participants for the *International Computer Driving Licence® (ICDL)

. Both study options facilitate undergraduate entry to a UK university and successful students will gain both BBSI and NCFE awards.

UK University Placement Service

Students are provided with extensive counselling and guidance in all aspects of study at British universities in all aspects of study at UK universities, and are given full assistance with the UK university application process. All Foundation students who successfully complete their course are assured of a university place prior to graduation from BBSI.

Diploma Course

Minimum English Entry Level. IELTS 5.0/CEFR B2

Course Duration. 36 weeks

Course Code. DUMT

Course Entry Dates. January, March, June or September (term dates 2011)

Lessons Weekly. 30 (each of 45 minutes´ duration)

Minimum Age. 17 years

Optional Examinations*

         IELTS [Academic]

         International Computer Driving Licence®

Awards

          BBSI University Foundation Diploma in Science, Mathematics & IT
          NCFE Certificate in Science, Mathematics & IT

Course Structure & Content

    Term 1

            10 lessons weekly in Science & Mathematics
            10 lessons weekly in Computers, Computing & IT Skills
              (includes the complete ICDL syllabus)
           10 weekly lessons in IELTS Examination Preparation & Academic Study Skills

  Terms 2 & 3

            20 lessons weekly in Science, Mathematics & IT
           10 weekly lessons in IELTS Examination Preparation & Academic Study Skills

Course Elements. In addition to providing international students with a thorough and comprehensive grounding in professional and technical communication skills, the syllabi for our various courses in Science, Mathematics & IT incorporate either all or some of the following specialised topics:

   Mathematics
      *  mathematical vocabulary
      *  describing motion
      * angles, bearings & maps
      *  statistics & probability theory
      *  sequences & series
      *  differentiation & integration
      *  2 & 3 dimensional geometry
      *  graphs of functions
      *  applied mathematics
      *  analysing data
      *  motions & vectors

   Applied science & Engineering
      *  light & radio waves
      *  force & effect
      *  atomic theory & chemical reactions
      * nuclear physics

      * refining of raw materials

      * environmental science

      * electricity, electromagnetism & electrics

      * materials & stresses

Technology

      * security
      * materials & systems

      * applications

      * human factor/needs/values/aesthetics

General Science
      * research methods
      * writing scientific reports
      * problem solving
      * interpreting scientific information

Computers & IT

      * SQL

      * office applications

      * binary system

      * operating systems

      * web design

      * business modelling

      * information & effective communication

      * effective computer use & managing files

      * object-orientated programming with Java

      * computing technology concepts

      * information concepts

The following versions of the Science, Mathematics & IT course are also available:

                  Vocational Certificate in Science, Mathematics & IT
                  Vocational Higher-Certificate in Science, Mathematics & IT
                  Vocational Diploma in Science, Mathematics & IT
                  University Foundation Higher-Certificate in Science, Mathematics & IT

University Foundation Extended Higher-Certificate in Science, Mathematics & IT

University Foundation Extended Diploma in Science, Mathematics & IT

                  Pre-Masters Certificate in Science, Mathematics & IT
                  Pre-Masters Higher-Certificate in Science, Mathematics & IT
                  Pre-Masters Diploma in Science, Mathematics & IT

BBSI courses are carefully designed and structured at different language levels to enable international students to develop all 4 English language skills simultaneously, while developing their professional communication skills and professional knowledge in academic, vocational or professional context, in the specialised subject of their choice. Students therefore have the flexibility to focus on either academic or vocational progression, depending on their personal training needs and particular learning objectives.