The integrated foundation course is an intensive first year of study designed to make the University of Chichester's STEM degrees more accessible. Many students lack confidence in mathematics and physics or don’t fit the stereotypical profile of an engineering graduate. The programme allows transition to Product Design Programmes.
This is not a standalone programme but after successfully completing this course, students may transition on to one of the school's Engineering degrees.
The broad and varied course is delivered through small, interactive seminars and tutorials as well as practical lab and build experiences (approximately 12 contact hours per week) which develop research, communication, team work and problem-solving skills. As this integrated year leads to a range of diverse STEM degrees, it covers broad topics including: physics, mathematics, electronics and computing, and the practical application of these to engineering disciplines through design-build-test challenges. These practical CDIO (conceive-design-implement-operate) tasks offer students an opportunity to work in groups to combine their skills and solve real engineering problems.
