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Foundation in Science

Overview: 

The foundation programme is a one-year pre-university programme that is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to progress to degree programmes. This Foundation in Science programme is suitable for candidates who intend to pursue Health Sciences and Engineering Degree programmes.

Programme Fee

Awarding Body: 

This programme is designed, delivered, assessed and awarded by SEGi University through the Africa Open Learning Platform. 

Endorsement & Recognition: 


This programme is recognized and endorsed by the Seychelles Qualifications Authority (SQA), established under the Seychelles Qualifications Authority Act of 2005. 

Discipline: 
Pre-University / Foundation
Entry Requirements: 

Min requirement:
O-level: min 5 credits including Mathematics and 2 Science subjects

Programme Structure: 

Sem 1

FIS0444 Mathematics 1
FIS0434 Chemistry 1
Elective 1
Elective 2

Sem 2

FIS0344 Mathematics 2
FIS0454 Chemistry 2
Elective 3
Elective 4

Sem 3

FIS0364 Mathematics 3
FIS0354 Chemistry 3
FIS0143 Computer Application
LEA3163 Academic English
Elective 5

Choose ONE(1) of group of Electives

Group A (suitable for Health Sciences and Engineering)
FIS0374 Biology 1
FIS0394 Physics 1
FIS0384 Biology 2
FIS0404 Physics 2
FIS0464 Physics 3

Group B (Suitable for Health Sciences)
FIS0374 Biology 1
FIS0044 Public Speaking
FIS0384 Biology 2
FIS0094 Information Technology
FIS0164 Introduction to Patient Care

Group C (Suitable for Engineering)
FIS0394 Physics 1
FIS0044 Public Speaking
FIS0404 Physics 2
FIS0094 Information Technology
FIS0464 Physics 3

* Note: Students have to pass level-1 subjects in order to progress to level-2 and then level-3. All 3 levels cannot be taken concurrently.

Continuing Education: 
Upon successful completion of this Foundation in Science programme and meeting the necessary entry requirements, students will be able to progress into the following programmes and a range of health sciences, engineering, other science-based and non-science based degree programmes:
  1. Bachelor of Accounting & Finance (Honours) 
  2. Bachelor of Business Management (Honours)
  3. Bachelor of Mass Communication (Honours)
  4. Bachelor of Hospitality Management (Honours) 
  5. Bachelor of Education (Hons) Major in Early Childhood Education
  6. Bachelor of Education (Hons) Major in Special Needs Education
  7. Bachelor of Education (Hons) Major in Teaching English as A Second Language
  8. Bachelor of Education (Hons) Major in Guidance & Counselling
  9. Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours)
  10. Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons)
  11. Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Multimedia Design 
  12. Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Visual Communication Design
  13. Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)