Engineering and Physical Sciences with Foundation Year Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)

Our science and engineering foundation year is designed for ambitious students who want to strengthen their skills, knowledge and confidence before starting their honours degree at the University of Nottingham. This is more than a foundation – it’s your gateway to a top-ranked university and a career shaping the future of technology and scientific discovery.

This programme is for Home students. International students should apply for the Science and Engineering Foundation Certificate at the [University of Nottingham International College](https://www.kaplanpathways.com/colleges/university-of-nottingham-international-college/) ([https://www.kaplanpathways.com/where-to-study/university-of-nottingham-international-college](https://www.kaplanpathways.com/where-to-study/university-of-nottingham-international-college/)). This specialist international study centre is located next to the University Park Campus and is run in partnership with Kaplan Pathways.

During the foundation year, you will study a range of modules including:

* maths

* computer methods

* electricity and magnetism

* mechanics

* physics

* lab skills

You are guaranteed progression on to your chosen degree after passing your foundation year.

The degree you choose will depend on the modules you select to study, but you will not have to make this decision until your second term. The subject areas that you can progress on to are the following:

Engineering

* [Aerospace Engineering](https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/courses/aerospace/aerospace-engineering-including-an-industrial-year-beng.aspx)

* [Architecture and Built Environment](https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/courses/architectureandbuiltenvironment/architectureandbuiltenvironment.aspx)\*

* [Chemical and Environmental Engineering](https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/courses/chemicalandenvironmentalengineering/chemicalandenvironmentalengineering.aspx)

* [Civil Engineering](https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/courses/civilengineering/civilengineering.aspx)

* [Electrical and Electronic Engineering](https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/courses/electricalandelectronicengineering/electricalandelectronicengineering.aspx)

* [Mechanical, Materials, Manufacturing Engineering](https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/courses/mechanicalmaterialsandmanufacturingengineering/mechanicalmaterialsandmanufacturingengineering.aspx)

Physical sciences

* [Computer Science](https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/courses/computerscience/computer-science.aspx)

* [Mathematical Sciences](https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/courses/mathematicalsciences/mathematical-sciences.aspx)\*\*

* [Physics and Astronomy](https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/courses/physicsandastronomy/physics-and-astronomy.aspx)\*\*\*

Progression is subject to you having passed at the appropriate level during the Foundation Programme.

\* Progression onto K100 and K230 courses is subject to the submission of a successful portfolio in addition to meeting the normal Foundation progression criteria.

\*\* Progression to degrees in the School of Mathematical Sciences is subject to additional requirements in mathematics modules.

\*\*\* Progression to degrees in the School of Physics and Astronomy is subject to additional requirements in mathematics modules.

Why choose this course?

Course highlights

* Secure your place on an engineering or physical sciences degree after passing your foundation course

* Learn from experts and turn your potential into career-ready skills 

* Study in state-of-the-art facilities on our beautiful, award-winning campuses

Proven results

* We’re a top 20 UK and top 100 world university (QS World University Rankings 2026).

* We’re 1st for graduates entering highly-skilled jobs (HESA Graduate Outcomes 2025).