Diploma Course in Science, Mathematics & IT
Bournemouth Business School International (BBSI), our British Council accredited UK English school and business college, offers international students the opportunity to undertake a UK English course, while also learning science and computer skills, and acquiring the basic knowledge required for careers or further study.
Our Diploma course in Science, Mathematics & IT comprises 30 lessons (22.5 hours) weekly and is designed to enable students at language levels of Intermediate and above to study the concepts and learn the skills required either for careers or further study in technical fields such as engineering, natural sciences or computer science. Participants can gain a variety of business and English qualifications and gain their International Computer Driving Licence® (ICDL)
. Courses are conducted throughout the year around a busy social and activity programme. Addiitonal Qualifications
Students who successfully complete the Diploma study option will gain an additional NCFE award. There is the option to study different English-language modules and prepare for up to 3 different study for one of 3 different University of Cambridge ESOL qualifications: the First Certificate in English (FCE)
, the Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)
, or the Business English Certificate (BEC)
. Alternatively, students can opt to join our ongoing weekly English Language Workshop (ELW)
at a language level to suit their needs.
Course Outline:
, the Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)
, or the Business English Certificate (BEC)
. Alternatively, students can opt to join our ongoing weekly English Language Workshop (ELW)
at a language level to suit their needs. Course Outline:
Certificate, Higher-Certificate, University Foundation and Pre-Masters´ versions of the above course are also available.Minimum English Entry Level. IELTS 5.0
Course Duration. 36 weeks
Course Code. DMT
Course Entry Dates. September, January, April or July (term dates 2010)
Lessons Weekly. 30 (each of 45 minutes´ duration)
Minimum Age. 17 years
Awards
BBSI Diploma in Science, Mathematics & IT
NCFE Certificate in Science, Mathematics & IT
Optional Examinations*International Computer Driving Licence®
University of Cambridge FCE (examination dates)
University of Cambridge CAE (examination dates)
University of Cambridge BEC (examination dates)
Course Structure & ContentTerm 1
10 lessons weekly in Science & Mathematics
10 lessons weekly in Computers, Computing & IT Skills
(includes the complete ICDL syllabus)
10 weekly lessons in English Language (selected from one of the following options):
* preparation for the University of Cambridge FCE
* preparation for the University of Cambridge CAE
* preparation for the University of Cambridge BEC
* English Language Workshop (ELW)Terms 2 & 3Course Elements. The Diploma course incorprates the full syllabus in Science, Mathematics & IT, and all of the course elements listed below.
20 lessons weekly in Science, Mathematics & IT
10 weekly lessons in English Language
(selected from one of the following options):
* preparation for the University of Cambridge FCE
* preparation for the University of Cambridge CAE
* preparation for the University of Cambridge BEC
* English Language Workshop (ELW)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 & vectorsApplied science & Engineering
* light & radio waves
* force & effect
* atomic theory & chemical reactions
* nuclear physics* refining of raw materials* environmental science* electricity, electromagnetism & electrics* materials & stressesTechnology* security
* materials & systems* applications* human factor/needs/values/aesthetics
General Science
* research methods
* writing scientific reports
* problem solving
* interpreting scientific informationComputers & 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
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.
The following diploma courses are also available at BBSI:
* Examination fees for those seeking to undertake external examinations are not included in the BBSI course fees.








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