Bachelor Degree with Integrated International Foundation Year (Science) BSc
Year of entry 2026
2025 course information- Start date
- September 2026
- Delivery type
- On campus
- Duration
- 4 years full time
- Contact
- IFYAdmissions@leeds.ac.uk
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 and modules
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.
Year 1 compulsory modules
| Module Name | Credits |
|---|---|
| Academic Study Skills for Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths | 40 |
Year 1 optional modules (selection of typical options shown below)
| Module Name | Credits |
|---|---|
| Elementary General and Inorganic Chemistry (IFY) | 10 |
| Elementary Physical Chemistry (IFY) | 10 |
| Elementary Organic Chemistry (IFY) | 10 |
| Elementary Analytical Chemistry and Chemistry Project | 10 |
| Introduction to Programming | 10 |
| Introduction to Web Technologies (IFY) | 10 |
| Biology for International Foundation Year (1) | 15 |
| Biology for International Foundation Year (2) | 15 |
| The Biology of Populations | 10 |
| Foundations of Economics | 20 |
| Introduction to Marketing | 10 |
| Introductory Accounting and Finance | 20 |
| Introduction to International Business | 10 |
| Elementary Differential Calculus (Version 1) | 10 |
| Elementary Integral Calculus (Version 1) | 10 |
| Introduction to Applied Mathematics 1 | 10 |
| Foundation Probability and Statistics | 10 |
| Introduction to Applied Mathematics 2 | 10 |
| Foundation Pure and Applied Mathematics | 10 |
| Introduction to Music Studies | 40 |
| Thermal and Materials Physics | 10 |
| Waves and Particles | 10 |
| Fields and Electricity | 10 |
| Introduction to Experimental Physics | 10 |
| Introductory Geological Sciences (IFY) | 10 |
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
This course is taught by
Contact us
International Foundation Year
Email: IFYAdmissions@leeds.ac.uk
Telephone: