Program Overview

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International Foundation in Physical and Natural Sciences

The University of Manchester

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 program that guarantees an offer to study at The University of Manchester.

Key Information

• Progress to a world top 35 institution, The University of Manchester (QS World University Rankings 2025), home to 20 Nobel Prize winners specializing in chemistry, physics and astronomy.
• Improve academic English and advanced research skills, including academic writing through lab reports and exploring solutions to global issues.
• Smaller class sizes and expert guidance with university applications at INTO Manchester, ensuring plenty of academic support and help choosing where to study.
• Progress to a world top 35 natural sciences degree (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025).
• The university boasts research-led teaching from renowned scientists, with access to leading research facilities including the Atmospheric Measurement Facility - providing the UK scientific community with up-to-date observations of the atmosphere.
• Nearly 50 progression degrees across environmental science, chemistry, physics and materials science, with many offering an industrial placement option to gain hands-on experience.

Course Details

International Foundation in Physical and Natural Sciences

The University of Manchester

2024//26

4 Terms

Entry Requirements

• Age Requirement: 16
• 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.
• 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.
• Class size: 20

Important Dates

2025 Summer Start (June)

Course start date: 23 June 2025 - Course end date: 19 June 2026

• Term 1 summer: 23 June 2025 - 29 August 2025
• Term 2 fall: 8 September 2025 - 12 December 2025
• Term 3 spring: 12 January 2026 - 2 April 2026
• Term 4 spring: 20 April 2026 - 19 June 2026

Fees and Pricing

Estimated cost of attendance

• Tuition fee: £ 28,950.00
• Enrolment fee (Compulsory): £ 250.00
• Textbooks (Compulsory): £ 120.00 - 440.00
• Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent): £ 500.00
• Approximate cost: £ 29,820.00 - 30,140.00

Modules

Core modules

• University of Manchester Project
• Personal Tutor Programme

Specialist modules

• Physics
• Further Mathematics
• English for Academic Purposes
• Research and Communication Skills
• Chemistry
• Biology
• Mathematics

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.

Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry-BSc (Hons)

• Final level %: A*AA
• English level %: B
• Additional Requirements

Biology with Industrial/Professional Experience-BSc (Hons)

• Final level %: AAB with grades AA in two sciences (preferably Biology and Chemistry), grade B in a 3rd subject
• English level %: Overall: B, Listening: B, Reading: B, Speaking: B, Writing: B

Earth and Planetary Sciences-MEarthSci (Hons)

• Final level %: AAB, including at least one science subject
• English level %: B

Environmental Science-MEnvSci (Hons)

• Final level %: AAA
• English level %: B
• Additional Requirements

Environmental Science-MEnvSci (Hons)

• Final level %: AAA
• English level %: B

Environmental Science with Industrial Experience-MEnvSci (Hons)

• Final level %: AAA
• English level %: B

Biochemistry-BSc (Hons)

• Final level %: AAB with AA in Chemistry and another science subject (preferably Biology), grade B in a 3rd subject
• English level %: B with no component below B

Biology-BSc (Hons)

• Final level %: AAB with grades AA in two sciences (preferably Biology and Chemistry), grade B in a 3rd subject
• English level %: EAP score of B in every component

Biology with Science and Society-BSc (Hons)

• Final level %: AAB with grades AA in two sciences (preferably Biology and Chemistry), grade B in a 3rd subject
• English level %: B with no component below B

Biology with Science and Society-BSc (Hons)

• Final level %: AAB with grades AA in two sciences (preferably Biology and Chemistry), grade B in a 3rd subject
• English level %: B with no component below B