Interdisciplinary Science with Foundation Year
Postgraduate
In Leeds
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Postgraduate
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Location
Leeds
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Different dates available
If you’d like to study science, engineering, technology or maths but don’t currently meet the admissions criteria for direct entry, then this extended degree is for you.
The foundation year provides a supportive environment where you can make the transition to university study and gain the academic knowledge and study skills you’ll need to succeed.
You'll develop your knowledge and understanding of the facts, concepts and principles in mathematics, chemistry and either biology or physics. You'll also gain skills for academic and scientific enquiry thorugh practical and laboratory work, and fieldwork.
On successful completion of the foundation year, subject to meeting the specific requirements for progression, you’ll continue to year one of your chosen degree course. You could progress onto a range of degree courses in science, engineering, mathematics, computing or healthcare. Recent students went on to study for degrees in biology, healthcare, zoology, computer science, food science, mechatronics and robotics, and nutrition.
Lifelong Learning Centre support
The Lifelong Learning Centre provides a supportive environment to help you make the transition to degree-level study. We’ll work with you during your foundation year to provide guidance and help identify the degree pathway most appropriate for you.
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Entry requirements
A-level: CDD excluding critical thinking and general studies.
Applicants taking a Science A-level (in England) will be required to achieve a pass in the practical element in addition to the standard A-level grade requirement.
GCSE: English, Maths and Science at grade C/4 or above.
Other course specific tests:
For applicants wishing to progress to:
Medicine and Dentistry – GCSE maths and English at grade C or 4 or above ude maths, English and science
Additional entry criteria
As well as the academic requirements above, you must live permanently in the UK and meet at...
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Subjects
- Biology
- Mathematics
- Maths
- University
- Healthcare
- Engineering
- GCSE Mathematics
- GCSE Physics
Course programme
The foundation year is taught by the Lifelong Learning Centre at the University of Leeds. Staff work closely with you during the foundation year to help identify the degree choices that are most appropriate for you and map out your plans to work towards a successful progression. You’ll know from the beginning of your journey what your academic goals need to be and will be provided with guidance throughout the year to help you be as successful as you can be.
Core modules in chemistry, mathematics and skills are taken concurrently with the study of either biology or physics (depending on your progression route) to develop a knowledge and understanding of facts, concepts and principles within and across each of the scientific disciplines. You'll also gain skills for academic and scientific enquiry in practical, laboratory and fieldwork.On successful completion of the foundation year, and subject to meeting any progression requirements, you’ll progress to year one of your chosen degree programme.
Course structureThese are typical modules/components studied and may change from time to time. Read more in our Terms and conditions.
Modules Year 1Compulsory modules
- Skills to Succeed in the Sciences 15 credits
- Biology for Interdisciplinary Sciences (1) 15 credits
- Biology for Interdisciplinary Sciences (2) 20 credits
- Chemistry for Interdisciplinary Sciences (1) 15 credits
- Chemistry for Interdisciplinary Sciences (2) 20 credits
- Applied Maths for Biologists and Chemists (2) 20 credits
- Applied Maths for Engineers and Physicists (1) 15 credits
- Applied Maths for Engineers and Physicists (2) 20 credits
- Environmental Chemistry 20 credits
- Applied Maths for Biologists and Chemists (1) 15 credits
- Physics and Mechanics for Interdisciplanary Sciences (1) 15 credits
- Physics and Mechanics for Interdisciplinary Sciences (2) 20 credits
For more information on typical modules, read Interdisciplinary Science with Foundation Year BSc in the course catalogue
Broadening your academic horizons
At Leeds we want you to benefit from the depth and breadth of the University's expertise, to prepare you for success in an ever-changing and challenging world. On this course you broaden your learning through core and/or optional modules. Find out more on the Broadening webpages.
Learning and teaching
There is a strong emphasis during the foundation year of the programme on helping you to achieve to your full potential. Teaching is imaginative and supportive to make sure that you are intellectually stretched and helped through any sticking points in your learning. Group sizes are small enough for you to engage actively and be well supported by your peers.
AssessmentMethods of assessment during the foundation year reflect those that you will find later in your degree in order to ensure that you are well prepared for continuing study. Assessment is a key way of enabling students to learn by doing and feedback from tutors supports this process.
Interdisciplinary Science with Foundation Year