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Pre-Masters Courses: Science, Mathematics & IT


Bournemouth Business School International (BBSI), our highly-accredited business college and English school in Britain, offers international students the opportunity to undertake a university foundation course in Britain, while also studying the concepts and learning the skills required either for careers or further study in technical fields such as engineering, natural sciences or computer science.
 
Our Pre-Masters courses in Science, Mathematics & IT are designed for international graduates with either a first degree or equivalent, or a higher diploma and relevant work experience, who are seeking to enhance their career prospects by undertaking a postgraduate degree course at a UK university.   The courses are available in 12, 24 or 36-week study options, all of which include extensive *IELTS Examination Preparation  and Advanced Study Skills , and prepare the participants for the *International Computer Driving Licence® (ICDL) .  Each programme comprise 30 lessons weekly which equates to 22.5 hours.  The Higher-Certificate and Diploma options lead to both BBSI and NCFE awards. 
 
UK University Placement Service.  While undertaking Pre-Masters courses at BBSI, students are provided with extensive counselling and guidance in all aspects of postgraduate study at UK universities.  We also provide full assistance with the university application process.  

University Entry Requirements.  The majority of UK universities require that postgraduate students seeking entry to a masters course must be a minimum of 21 years of age on entry and have a minimum English-language level of IELTS 6.5 - IELTS 7.0, depending on the course and university of choice. 
 
Certificate Study Option

For those students with limited study time, a minimum Intermediate Level in English, or who already have a firm offer from a UK university, we provide a 12-week Certificate study option.
Minimum English Entry Level. IELTS 5.5
 
Course Duration. 12 weeks
 
Course Code. PMT 12
 
Main Course Entry Dates. September, January, April or July (term dates 2010)
 
Lessons Weekly. 30 (each of 45 minutes´ duration)
 
Minimum Age. 21 years
 
Optional Examinations*
 
         IELTS [Academic]
         International Computer Driving Licence®
        
Awards 

          BBSI Pre-Masters Certificate in Science, Mathematics & IT
 
Course Structure & Content
            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   
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
Higher-Certificate Study Option
 
For those students with an Intermediate Level in English or above, we offer a Pre-Masters Higher-Certificate study option. 
Minimum English Entry Level. IELTS 5.0

Course Duration. 24 weeks

Course Code. PMT 24
 
Main Course Entry Dates. September, January, April or July (term dates 2010)
 
Lessons Weekly. 30 (each of 45 minutes´ duration)
 
Minimum Age. 21 years
 
Optional Examinations*
 
         IELTS [Academic]
         International Computer Driving Licence®
        
Awards 

         BBSI Pre-Masters Higher-Certificate 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 & Advanced Study Skills   
 
Term 2 

            20 lessons weekly in Science, Mathematics & IT
           10 weekly lessons in IELTS Examination Preparation & Advanced 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
      *  information & effective communication
Diploma Study Option 
 
For those students with an Intermediate Level in English or above, we offer a 36-week Pre-Masters Diploma study option. 
Minimum English Entry Level. IELTS 5.0

Course Duration. 36 weeks

Course Code. PMT 36
 
Main Course Entry Dates. September, January, April or July (term dates 2010)
 
Lessons Weekly. 30 (each of 45 minutes´ duration)
 
Minimum Age. 21 years
 
Optional Examinations*
 
         IELTS [Academic]
         International Computer Driving Licence®
        
Awards 

         BBSI Pre-Masters 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 & Advanced Study Skills   
 
Terms 2 & 3 

            20 lessons weekly in Science, Mathematics & IT
           10 weekly lessons in IELTS Examination Preparation & Advanced 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
      *  information & effective communication
Certificate, Higher-Certificate, Diploma and University Foundation versions of the above course are also available.

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.

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*    Examination fees for those seeking to undertake external examinations are not included in the BBSI course fees.