International Foundation in Physical and Natural Sciences
Prepare for entry to Year 1 of an extensive range of innovative science undergraduate degrees including Environmental Science, Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry, Physics and Materials Science at The University of Manchester. The ONLY specialist international Foundation year that guarantees an offer to study at The University of Manchester.
This program is available to study on campus only.
Course features
- Develop the academic knowledge and study skills for your chosen degree through a specialist pathway.
- Guaranteed university placement at a UK university for all successful students. Find out more about our money back guarantee.
- Adapt to studying in the UK with modules designed to equip you with the skills you need for university and build your confidence in an academic setting.
- Extensive guidance and support with your university applications, so you choose the best degree for you.
Your course options
View detailed course content by selecting one of the options below:
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in writing and no less than 4.5 in any subskill) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above All students commencing courses on a published September start date must be 17 years old by 31 December of that calendar year. For January start dates, students must have turned 17 years old by the 31st December immediately preceding the course. |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of 12 years of schooling (or local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. |
| Entry requirements additional information: | If you have achieved the minimum IELTS score overall but do not have the required score in writing for direct entry, you will be considered on a case-by-case basis. |
We are committed to awarding gifted and driven international students with academic scholarships, helping them achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer for the highest-achieving students, you could be eligible to receive up to £6,000 off your tuition fees, once you successfully progress to The University of Manchester.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 26 June 2023 | 5 July 2024 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
GBP £27,750 |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 20 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
Typically held Monday to Friday between 09.00 - 17.00 excluding bank holidays. However, there may be instances where classes need to be held outside these times due to unforeseen circumstances. |
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
Progress is monitored by continuous assessment of coursework and by the use of class tests. Assessment will be by:
- coursework (prepared assignments, unit tests, experiment reports, computer use)
- mid-course and end-of-course examinations
- formal assessment of levels and progress in English is through NCUK's English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in writing) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above All students commencing courses on a published September start date must be 17 years old by 31 December of that calendar year. For January start dates, students must have turned 17 years old by the 31st December immediately preceding the course. |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of 12 years of schooling (or local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. |
| Entry requirements additional information: | If you have achieved the minimum IELTS score overall but do not have the required score in writing for direct entry, you will be considered on a case-by-case basis. |
We are committed to awarding gifted and driven international students with academic scholarships, helping them achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer for the highest-achieving students, you could be eligible to receive up to £6,000 off your tuition fees, once you successfully progress to The University of Manchester.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 11 September 2023 | 5 July 2024 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
GBP £24,995 |
| 8 January 2024 | 30 August 2024 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
GBP £24,995 |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 20 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
Typically held Monday to Friday between 09.00 - 17.00 excluding bank holidays. However, there may be instances where classes need to be held outside these times due to unforeseen circumstances. |
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
Progress is monitored by continuous assessment of coursework and by the use of class tests. Assessment will be by:
- coursework (prepared assignments, unit tests, experiment reports, computer use)
- mid-course and end-of-course examinations
- formal assessment of levels and progress in English is through NCUK's English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in writing and no less than 4.5 in any subskill) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above All students commencing courses on a published September start date must be 17 years old by 31 December of that calendar year. For January start dates, students must have turned 17 years old by the 31st December immediately preceding the course. |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of 12 years of schooling (or local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. |
| Entry requirements additional information: | If you have achieved the minimum IELTS score overall but do not have the required score in writing for direct entry, you will be considered on a case-by-case basis. |
We are committed to awarding gifted and driven international students with academic scholarships, helping them achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer for the highest-achieving students, you could be eligible to receive up to £6,000 off your tuition fees, once you successfully progress to The University of Manchester.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 25 September 2023 | 30 August 2024 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
GBP £27,750 |
| 24 June 2024 | 4 July 2025 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
*All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 January 2024 will pay the 2023/2024 price as per their existing offer letter. After 31 January 2024, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2024/2025 pricing. Please note that the fees listed are for Year 1 of study only.
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 20 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
Typically held Monday to Friday between 09.00 - 17.00 excluding bank holidays. However, there may be instances where classes need to be held outside these times due to unforeseen circumstances. |
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
Progress is monitored by continuous assessment of coursework and by the use of class tests. Assessment will be by:
- coursework (prepared assignments, unit tests, experiment reports, computer use)
- mid-course and end-of-course examinations
- formal assessment of levels and progress in English is through NCUK's English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in writing and no less than 4.5 in any subskill) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above All students commencing courses on a published September start date must be 17 years old by 31 December of that calendar year. For January start dates, students must have turned 17 years old by the 31st December immediately preceding the course. |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of 12 years of schooling (or local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. |
| Entry requirements additional information: | If you have achieved the minimum IELTS score overall but do not have the required score in writing for direct entry, you will be considered on a case-by-case basis. |
We are committed to awarding gifted and driven international students with academic scholarships, helping them achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer for the highest-achieving students, you could be eligible to receive up to £6,000 off your tuition fees, once you successfully progress to The University of Manchester.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 26 June 2023 | 5 July 2024 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
GBP £27,750 |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 20 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
Typically held Monday to Friday between 09.00 - 17.00 excluding bank holidays. However, there may be instances where classes need to be held outside these times due to unforeseen circumstances. |
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
Progress is monitored by continuous assessment of coursework and by the use of class tests. Assessment will be by:
- coursework (prepared assignments, unit tests, experiment reports, computer use)
- mid-course and end-of-course examinations
- formal assessment of levels and progress in English is through NCUK's English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in writing) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above All students commencing courses on a published September start date must be 17 years old by 31 December of that calendar year. For January start dates, students must have turned 17 years old by the 31st December immediately preceding the course. |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of 12 years of schooling (or local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. |
| Entry requirements additional information: | If you have achieved the minimum IELTS score overall but do not have the required score in writing for direct entry, you will be considered on a case-by-case basis. |
We are committed to awarding gifted and driven international students with academic scholarships, helping them achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer for the highest-achieving students, you could be eligible to receive up to £6,000 off your tuition fees, once you successfully progress to The University of Manchester.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 11 September 2023 | 5 July 2024 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
GBP £24,995 |
| 8 January 2024 | 30 August 2024 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
GBP £24,995 |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 20 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
Typically held Monday to Friday between 09.00 - 17.00 excluding bank holidays. However, there may be instances where classes need to be held outside these times due to unforeseen circumstances. |
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
Progress is monitored by continuous assessment of coursework and by the use of class tests. Assessment will be by:
- coursework (prepared assignments, unit tests, experiment reports, computer use)
- mid-course and end-of-course examinations
- formal assessment of levels and progress in English is through NCUK's English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in writing and no less than 4.5 in any subskill) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above All students commencing courses on a published September start date must be 17 years old by 31 December of that calendar year. For January start dates, students must have turned 17 years old by the 31st December immediately preceding the course. |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of 12 years of schooling (or local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. |
| Entry requirements additional information: | If you have achieved the minimum IELTS score overall but do not have the required score in writing for direct entry, you will be considered on a case-by-case basis. |
We are committed to awarding gifted and driven international students with academic scholarships, helping them achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer for the highest-achieving students, you could be eligible to receive up to £6,000 off your tuition fees, once you successfully progress to The University of Manchester.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 25 September 2023 | 30 August 2024 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
GBP £27,750 |
| 24 June 2024 | 4 July 2025 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
*All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 January 2024 will pay the 2023/2024 price as per their existing offer letter. After 31 January 2024, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2024/2025 pricing. Please note that the fees listed are for Year 1 of study only.
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 20 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
Typically held Monday to Friday between 09.00 - 17.00 excluding bank holidays. However, there may be instances where classes need to be held outside these times due to unforeseen circumstances. |
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
Progress is monitored by continuous assessment of coursework and by the use of class tests. Assessment will be by:
- coursework (prepared assignments, unit tests, experiment reports, computer use)
- mid-course and end-of-course examinations
- formal assessment of levels and progress in English is through NCUK's English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program