Accelerated Pre-Masters Programme Computing, Engineering and Health Sciences (ICAS) (1 Term)
A postgraduate degree in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) can be a great way to boost your career prospects whilst letting you spend more time studying what you’re passionate about – and by studying your Masters in the UK, you’ll also be developing your English language skills on top of this. This can improve your job prospects even more, by making you an internationally employable graduate.
Our Accelerated Pre-Masters Programme in Computing, Engineering and Health Sciences is a one-term programme of study designed to help you gain the subject knowledge and English language skills necessary to thrive at a UK university – particularly the subject-specific vocabulary you will need to get the most out of your degree.
Choose your modules
You will study core modules – which are specific to your chosen subject route and progression degree.
Please note that you are expected to attend 100% of your classes at the International Study Centre or you are at risk of losing your Student visa.
- Academic English for Masters Study
- Research Project and Data Analysis
- Lab Skills and Scientific Communications (Core - Science)
- Computational and Engineering Maths (Core - Computing and Engineering)
Combined visa for Accelerated Pre-Master's Programme
Save time and progress smoothly to the University with a combined visa. The visa covers the duration of your studies at both the International Study Centre and Teesside University.
- No need to return home to apply for a new visa between your Accelerated Pre-Master's Programme and chosen postgraduate degree.
- Alternatives to Academic IELTS for UKVI can be used to join the Accelerated Pre-Master's Programme.
- No need for an additional IELTS test before joining your postgraduate degree.
- Allows you to work up to 20 hours per week, enhancing CV and career prospects.
- Gives you the opportunity to travel and explore the UK between courses.
Progress to your degree
Once you complete your Accelerated Pre-Masters Programme pathway and achieve the required grades, you will be able to join your chosen Masters degree at Teesside University. By completing this pathway, you will be able to progress to the following degrees.
Leading to: Microbiology MSC
Gain a deep understanding of microbiology to explore and discover a range of cutting-edge and global topics. Prepare for a PhD or future profession in industry or clinical labs.
Explore the fascinating world of microbiology, equipping you with advanced knowledge, practical skills and a springboard for future employment. Designed for those with a background in life sciences, who are eager to deepen their expertise. Microorganisms are extremely important in many areas of our lives – understanding how to harness and manipulate them, while controlling their potential to cause disease, is essential.
Gain a well-rounded perspective on modern microbiology. Combine theory with hands-on experience in our state-of-the-art Bios labs - a £36.9m facility at our Middlesbrough campus. Develop practical skills through innovative experiments, using industry-standard equipment. Explore research opportunities at our £22m National Horizon Centre (NHC) at our Darlington campus, where many faculty members conduct their research. Graduates have pursued a PhD at the NHC, working with academics in a chosen field of microbiology.
You are taught by a team of passionate, dedicated, research-active scientists, who bring a wealth of expertise and passion to the classroom. You work alongside an academic on your Life Science Research Project, tailoring your experience to personal career aspirations. You are supported at all stages of the course, resulting in a high success rate of future employment when graduating.