Bachelor Degree with Integrated International Foundation Year (Science) BSc

Course overview

The Bachelor Degree with Integrated International Foundation Year (Science) offers an opportunity to those international students who have the potential and motivation to succeed, but do not yet have the formal qualifications required for entry to Year 1 of a University of Leeds Science-related undergraduate degree programme.

The course lasts four years. Your first-year acts as 'Level 0' foundation year, and it has been designed in collaboration with the academic school of the degree course you will progress onto once you have successfully completed your foundation year. Within this route, there are specific pathways leading to a wide range of Science-related degrees. Your modules will be selected based on the degree course you choose to progress onto.

Students studying the International Foundation Year will benefit from a fully on campus experience with teaching delivered through lectures, workshops and seminars, supported by virtual learning playforms to enhance the learning journey.

Course details

In a friendly and supportive environment, the foundation year prepares you for entry onto an undergraduate degree in a wide range of Science programmes. Alongside academic study skills and English, you will study modules from two subject areas depending on your chosen future undergraduate degree programme. The subject area in the fields of Chemistry, Web programming and technologies, Biology, Business, Maths and Physics.

Course structure

The list shown below represents typical modules/components studied and may change from time to time. Read more in our terms and conditions.

For more information and a full list of typical modules available on this course, please read Bachelor Degree with Integrated International Foundation Year (Science) BSc in the course catalogue

Year 1 compulsory modules

Year 1 optional modules (selection of typical options shown below)

Learning and teaching

We use a variety of teaching and learning methods on this course, with teaching delivered through lectures, workshops and seminars, supported by virtual learning platforms to enhance the learning journey.

On this course, you’ll be taught by our expert academics, from lecturers through to professors. You may also be taught by industry professionals with years of experience, as well as trained postgraduate researchers, connecting you to some of the brightest minds on campus.

Assessment

Modules in the international foundation year will use a variety of assessment methods including exams, essays, reports and presentations.

Entry requirements

International

Please go to the International Foundation Year website for details on how to apply and entry requirements.

Fees

UK: To be confirmed

International: To be confirmed

There may be additional costs related to your course or programme of study, or related to being a student at the University of Leeds. Read more on our living costs and budgeting page.

Scholarships and financial support

Applying

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International Foundation Year

Contact us

International Foundation Year

Email: IFYAdmissions@leeds.ac.uk
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