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Foundation Studies Program

The Eynesbury College Foundation Studies Program (FSP) is an intensive course designed to prepare international students for entry into the first year of undergraduate study at Adelaide University, which will open in 2026. This program also provides a pathway to an Eynesbury Diploma.

Program Structure

Students will study 3 core modules, as well as 3 elective modules in their area of study interest. Students will be graded on a score out of 500 which is used for entry to Adelaide University, launching in 2026.

• Core modules
  • Language and Communication (marked out of 100 points)
  • Clear Thinking and Logic (marked out of 50 points)
  • International Studies (marked out of 50 points)
• Science study interest
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Information Technology Studies
  • Mathematics
  • Additional Mathematics
  • Fundamentals of Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Psychology

Direct entry into Adelaide University

Leading to: Bachelor of Science majoring in Geology and Palaeontology

Our Bachelor of Science majoring in Geology and Palaeontology is all about digging into Earth's history through rocks and fossils. The degree is hands-on and holistic, covering broad skills and knowledge to prepare you for the field. You'll explore sedimentology, stratigraphy, mineralogy, geochemistry – even extraterrestrial geoscience.  

Ever wonder what caused mass extinctions or how climates changed over time? How mountain ranges and ocean basins form? What geological processes lead to the preservation of fossils? Using field data and lab techniques, you'll tackle these questions and more.

You’ll gain practical skills through extensive fieldwork – mapping rock formations, collecting fossil specimens and analysing them in the lab. Site visits and field trips will allow you to explore some of Earth’s oldest multicellular life in the Ikara-Flinders Ranges and the remains of Australia’s giant mammals in the Naracoorte Caves.

Get familiar with specialised tools and technologies. Go deep into evolutionary biology. Learn to interpret geological maps and collect samples. Study geological processes, sedimentary records and geochronology. Critically assess scientific literature and effectively document your own research.

You’ll build broad expertise for dynamic careers in energy and water resources, environmental consulting, ecological protection, eco- or geo-tourism and academic research.