Your pathway to a Masters degree at the University of Glasgow
You may need to improve your English language skills before joining one of our Pre-Masters courses in Science and Engineering. We can add a Pre-Sessional English preparation course to your offer automatically if your English language skills require extra work. The below table shows the range of preparatory courses that we provide to meet your specific English language abilities .
Your current
English language level |
Course |
Next start date |
Course length |
| IELTS 4.5 or equivalent* |
Pre-Masters with preparatory English |
17 Jan 2012 |
4 terms
(2T English + 2T Academic) |
| IELTS 5.5 (in all skills) or equivalent* |
Pre-Masters |
17 Jan 2012 |
2 terms
(2T Academic) |
*You will need to show proof of English language ability - usually an IELTS test (or equivalent). A higher IELTS score means your course will be shorter and you can progress to the University more quickly.
A more descriptive list of the SELT’s can be found here:
Secure English Language Tests
Prepare For Your Pre-Masters Science studies or an Engineering education
The Pre-Masters in Science and Engineering prepares you for a postgraduate degree course at the University of Glasgow with either a masters level science education or engineering education. Your degree will be taught in the College of Science and Engineering and is the best foundation preparatory course at masters level for these subjects.
The course provides you with an intensive integrated academic science education or you can benefit from an engineering education; advanced level English skills; and high-level study skills.
There are two pathways to choose from:
- Biomedical Science
- Engineering
Entry requirements: engineering or science education
The best foundation route for international graduates is the Pre-Masters pathway. In general to pursue a science education or the engineering route on this pre-masters course you will need to have completed a minimum of three years of higher education.
The Best Foundation Pre-Masters Progression Courses
Once you complete this Pre-Masters course and gain either a Pre-Masters in Engineering or a Pre-Masters Science education to the level noted in your offer letter, your admission onto a Masters degree in a related subject area is guaranteed.