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 is in person.

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).

Director : Prof. Michele Burrello

Mandatory modules

• Basic Mathematical Language (9 CFC)
  
• Physics (6 CFC)
  
• Chemistry (6 CFC)
  
• Biology (6 CFC)
  
• Italian Language and Culture (24 CFC)

Elective modules

Students must choose three electives of the ones in the lists below.

Please note that elective classes are activated only if at least five students join them

First semester: Introduction to philosophical thought (3 CFC), Introduction to Film History (3 CFC), Introduction to European Union Law (3 CFC), Ecology for Agriculture (3 CFC), Globalisation and Contemporary Issues (3 CFC) (online), Statistics for Social Sciences (3 CFC) (online)

Second semester: Logic and Reasoning (3 CFC), Italian Literature: an introduction II B (3 CFC), Advanced Math (3 CFC), Aesthetics (3 CFC), Principles of Economics and Management (3 CFC), Geosciences (3 CFC), Gender studies, Culture and Society (3 CFC) (online), Psychology and Society (3 CFC) (online)