City College Plymouth’s Programmes and Courses have been specifically designed as a pathway to higher education in the UK for international students (non-EU and EU). Students from countries with 12-year education system will need to take a Foundation course year before applying to most universities in the UK.

The Science Foundation Programme is an intensive course designed to prepare international students for progression onto science-based undergraduate degrees. It combines essential theoretical knowledge with practical laboratory experience.

With Chemistry and Advanced Maths as the core compulsory pathway subjects, students can then choose either Biology or Physics depending on their desired progression. The Biology pathway leads to biology related courses such as Pharmacy and Bio-medical Sciences whereas the Physics pathway would be suitable for progression to engineering and IT courses. Additional charges will be added for students to include both Biology and Physics in the science pathway.

The Science Foundation offers multi-exit progression to different universities and also to other non-science related courses.

The Business Foundation Programme at City College Plymouth covers every aspect of the business world, from the basic understanding of business to accounting, finance, and business law.

With additional support from the college academic team and welfare team, City College Plymouth graduates will be equipped with the practical skills and knowledge equivalent to pre- university programmes (A Levels, Foundation) required to further their studies in business and other relevant subjects at university level.