Science with Foundation Year MSci
Course Overview - Science with Foundation Year MSci
Want to study a science degree, but you took the wrong A-Levels? This course is designed to give you all the knowledge you need to progress on to one of our science undergraduate courses. If you have taken the right A-levels, but have not met the grades for your desired subject, youre encouraged to apply if you also meet our contextual offer criteria. Unlike other universities, successful completion of your foundation year guarantees you progression on to your chosen undergraduate degree.*
Youll benefit from an accelerated study, meaning youll only be taught the information...
Want to study a science degree, but you took the wrong A-Levels? This course is designed to give you all the knowledge you need to progress on to one of our science undergraduate courses. If you have taken the right A-levels, but have not met the grades for your desired subject, youre encouraged to apply if you also meet our contextual offer criteria. Unlike other universities, successful completion of your foundation year guarantees you progression on to your chosen undergraduate degree.*<br/><br/>Youll benefit from an accelerated study, meaning youll only be taught the information youll need to succeed in your chosen undergraduate degree. Youll also be able to have the university experience from day one, allowing you to join societies, clubs, and social events alongside your peers.<br/><br/>Tutors on this course have experience in secondary and higher education, giving them the insight into how best to bridge the gap between the two.<br/><br/>*Some courses do require you to pass an additional interview.<br/><br/>Please note this course does not accept international/EU applications.
Course Information
1 option available
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
University Park Campus
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
CFG0
Institution Code
N84
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
B,B,B,B,B
This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Advanced Higher grades BB. Applicants must not have qualifications that would normally permit entry to a science degree.
Access to HE Diploma
Students with a science based Access course that does not meet the subject/content requirements for direct entry to the degree they wish to progress to, will be considered. Please contact the School for further information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
28
or 555 in 3 HL certificates Applicants must not have qualifications that would normally permit entry to a science degree.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Students with a science based BTEC course that does not meet the subject/content requirements of the degree they wish to progress to, will be considered. Please contact the School for further information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Students with a science based BTEC course that does not meet the subject/content requirements of the degree they wish to progress to, will be considered. Please contact the School for further information.
Scottish Advanced Higher
B,B
Advanced Higher grades BB plus Higher grades BBBBB. Applicants must not have qualifications that would normally permit entry to a science degree.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
M2,M2,M2
Applicants must not have qualifications that would normally permit entry to a science degree
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Students with a science based BTEC course that does not meet the subject/content requirements of the degree they wish to progress to, will be considered. Please contact the School for further information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Students with a science based BTEC course that does not meet the subject/content requirements of the degree they wish to progress to, will be considered. Please contact the School for further information.
A level
B,B,B
Applicants must not have qualifications that would normally permit entry to a science degree.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Can be accepted when combined with appropriate A Level subjects - please contact School for further information.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
