Program Overview

International Foundation in Life Sciences

Key Information

• Progress to the Division of Biomedical and Life Sciences, which boasts £4.4m teaching laboratories and a recently refurbished world-class research environment.
• Study at our dedicated learning hub at the heart of Lancaster University's campus, with tailored 24/7 support.
• Develop key career skills, gain real-world experience and enhance your employability while you study.

Course Details

International Foundation in Life Sciences

• Duration: 4 Terms
• Start Date: 30 June 2025
• End Date: 12 June 2026

Entry Requirements

• Age Requirement: 17
• Academic Requirements: Good high school graduation grades or equivalent. Subjects recognised must relate to 'academic modules' only
• English Language Requirements: IELTS 4.5, with a minimum of 4.5 in Writing, or equivalent.
• Class size: 20

Important Dates

• Term 1 summer: 30 June 2025 - 5 September 2025
• Term 2 fall: 29 September 2025 - 12 December 2025
• Term 3 spring: 5 January 2026 - 13 March 2026
• Term 4 spring: 30 March 2026 - 12 June 2026

Fees and Pricing

• Estimated cost of attendance:
  • Tuition fee: £22,250.00
  • Enrolment fee (Compulsory): £250.00
  • Textbooks (Compulsory): £115.00 - 440.00
  • Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent): £500.00
  • Approximate cost: £23,115.00 - 23,440.00

Modules

Core modules

• Mathematics: 20 Credit Hours
• English for Academic Purposes with Research Project: 30 Credit Hours
• EAP for Undergraduate Studies: 30 Credit Hours

Specialist modules

• Foundation Physics: 20 Credit Hours
• Further Mathematics: 20 Credit Hours
• Introduction to Psychology: 20 Credit Hours
• Foundation Biology: 20 Credit Hours
• Foundation Chemistry: 20 Credit Hours

Progression

• After successfully completing your pathway programme and achieving the specified academic and English language requirements, you can enter your degree.
• Explore the available degrees and their entry requirements below.

Biochemistry-BSc

• Final level %: 65%
• English level %: 60% (50% minimum in each skill)
• Additional Requirements

Biochemistry-MSci

• Final level %: 70%
• English level %: 60% (50% minimum in each skill)
• Additional Requirements

Biology-MSci

• Final level %: 70%
• English level %: 60% (40% minimum in each skill)
• Additional Requirements

Biology-BSc

• Final level %: 65%
• English level %: 60% (40% minimum in each skill)
• Additional Requirements

Biology with Psychology-BSc

• Final level %: 65%
• English level %: 60% (50% minimum in each skill)
• Additional Requirements

Biomedical Science-BSc

• Final level %: 65%
• English level %: 60% (50% minimum in each skill)
• Additional Requirements

Biomedicine-BSc

• Final level %: 65%
• English level %: 60% (50% minimum in each skill)
• Additional Requirements

Biomedicine-MSci

• Final level %: 70%
• English level %: 60% (50% minimum in each skill)
• Additional Requirements

Environmental Science-BSc

• Final level %: 60%
• English level %: 60% (40% minimum in each skill)
• Additional Requirements

Environmental Science-MSci

• Final level %: 65%
• English level %: 60% (40% minimum in each skill)
• Additional Requirements