FCSFoundation Course Science
| Study location | Italy, Pisa |
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| Type | Foundation year, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 1 year |
| Study language | combined English/Italian |
| Awards | FCS |
| Tuition fee | €5,000 per year |
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| Application fee | €20 one-time Application fee is NON-REFUNDABLE |
| Entry qualification | High school / secondary education (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Italian. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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| Language requirements | English Proficiency in English (at least a B2 level) that can be shown with an international certificate or one full year of school in english. IELTS (minimum 5.5), TOEFL IBT (minimum 46) , Cambridge english qualification (minimum 160), Duolingo (minimum 95) |
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| Other requirements | At least 1 reference(s) should be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. |
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Overview
The Foundation Course Science (FCS) is made of 60 credits (CFC) and the duration is one year divided in two semesters.
Lessons are taught in English and there are 24 CFC of Italian language from the A1 to the B2 level.
Mandatory modules consist of 51 CFC and students can choose the remaining 9 CFC among several optional modules.
The program includes 40 hours of study focused on the preparation of IMAT admission test. Subjects covered are Logic, Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
The FCS prepares students interested in scientific courses such as Medicine, Dentistry, Health Sciences, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, Math, Natural Sciences, Pharmacy and Physics. The program’s modules are based on last year’s curricula of scientific subjects as given at Italian scientific high schools.
Students who have gaps in Math may attend a preparatory class (Math0) in September with dedicated tutors before the beginning of the regular class (Basic Mathematical Language)
Academic Coordinator: Prof. Marco Polini
Programme structure
Mandatory modules
Basic Mathematical Language (6 CFC)
Physics (9 CFC)
Chemistry (6 CFC)
Biology (6 CFC)
Italian Language and Culture (24 CFC)
Elective modules
First semester (6 CFC)
Principles of Economics and Management (3CFC) / Ecology for Agriculture (3CFC) / Introduction to philosophical thought (3 CFC)/ Italian History (3 CFC), Introduction to Film History (3 CFC)/ Environmental History (3CFC)
Second semester (3 CFC)
Goesciences (3 CFC) / Logic and Reasoning (3 CFC) / Italian literature II B (3 CFC)/ Advanced Math (3 CFC)/ Introduction to European Law (3 CFC)/ Aesthetics (3 CFC)