About the course

Our Foundation Studies Programs provide you with a pathway to follow your dreams of studying business, IT, engineering, medicine, nursing and much more at the University of Adelaide. If your qualifications need a boost, we are here for you

　　Our Foundation Studies Programs are for you if you:

　　Have completed the equivalent of Australian Year 11

　　Just missed out on direct entry to the University of Adelaide

　　Want to study at the University of Adelaide

　　Program Benefits

　　For students studying in Adelaide, once you achieve your required progression score, you are guaranteed entry to your packaged degree, and, for most bachelor’s degrees, you won’t need to provide any further English language evidence.

　　For students studying in Melbourne, after completing your Foundation Studies Program, you will continue your pathway studies as a University of Adelaide College student undertaking a Degree Transfer Program.

　　We will ensure that you understand all the additional entry requirements for dentistry, oral health, medicine, nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology and veterinary science.

　　The programs are streamed, allowing you to choose subjects to suit your bachelor degree choice.

　　The University will issue you a packaged Confirmation of Enrolment for the entire duration of study at the College and the University.

　　You will be flexible in studying a standard (34 teaching weeks) or accelerated (31 teaching weeks) Foundation Studies Program. In addition to weekly class attendance, students are also expected to complete 20-25 hours per week of independent learning.

　　Foundation Studies Standard

　　Intakes in March and August

　　Entry to a wide range of packaged degrees

　　Duration of 39 weeks Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 39 Week(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
April, 2023	Adelaide
Semester 1 (March), 2024	Adelaide
Semester 1 (March), 2024	Docklands
Semester 1 (March), 2024	The University of Adelaide College - Online Start
August, 2024	Adelaide
August, 2024	Docklands
Semester 1 (March), 2025	Adelaide
Semester 1 (March), 2025	Docklands
Semester 1 (March), 2025	The University of Adelaide College - Online Start
August, 2025	Docklands
August, 2025	Adelaide
Semester 1 (March), 2026	Docklands
Semester 1 (March), 2026	Adelaide
Semester 1 (March), 2026	The University of Adelaide College - Online Start
August, 2026	Adelaide
August, 2026	Docklands

　　

How to apply

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

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