Program Overview

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Foundation Year in Science

Get ready for a full-time science degree with our foundation year

Course Overview

The Foundation Year in Science is offered as an entry route to a science degree for students who don't yet meet the entry requirements for degree-level study or who are not ready for a three-year degree.

This may be because you don't have the right qualifications or feel you are not ready for degree-level study – or perhaps you are returning to study and want to get up to speed before starting a degree.

You will need to enrol on a four-year course, which includes the one-year foundation course. When you complete this year successfully you will progress directly onto one of our three-year degree courses.

We offer:

• Biomedical Science (IBMS accredited) BSc
• Medical Science BSc
• Environmental Health BSc
• Medical Physiology BSc
• Neuroscience BSc
• Pharmaceutical Sciences BSc

What You Will Gain

This a great opportunity to develop the skills to move on to the full three-year degree in your chosen subject.

You will also gain lots of transferable skills useful for whatever your future goals are, such as how to manage workload, critical thinking, deadlines, study and research skills

The number of students who progress to degree study with us is very high and have become some of our most successful graduates.

We have over 145 years of experience delivering professional, creative and technical education that prepares students – like you – for success in global careers, so find out more today.

3 Great Reasons to Pick This Course

• Ranked 1st in London for Teaching, Academic Support, learning resources and facilities, and Student Voice (National Student Survey 2023)
• Student satisfaction: "I found all my tutors to be passionate about their subject, which was both motivating and a joy to experience. I never once felt under-supported..."
• Access resources to support your learning: As a student of this course you'll receive a free electronic textbook for every module

About Your Course

Compulsory Modules

• Life Sciences (30 credits)
• SMART (Students Mastering Academic writing, Research and Technology) (30 credits)
• Foundation Mathematics (30 credits)
• Chemistry (30 credits)

Teaching and Learning

You'll be taught by an experienced teaching team who have a wide range of expertise and professional experience. The team includes academics, professional practitioners, and technical staff. Graduate teaching assistants or trained postgraduate research students may also have input into your teaching under the supervision of the module leader.

Where Will I Study?

You will be studying at our leafy north London campus in Hendon.

Academic Support

Our excellent teaching and support teams will help you develop your skills from research and practical skills to critical thinking. Our Sheppard Library is open from 7am to 11pm Monday to Sunday during term time. And we offer free 24-hour laptop loans with full desktop software, free printing and Wi-Fi to use on or off campus.

Coursework & Assessments

Your knowledge and understanding is assessed by individual written assignments and tests, pair and group presentations, learning logs, and demonstrations.

There are informal tests or assignments which usually take place at least once per module, from which you’ll receive feedback from your tutor. The grades from these tests don’t count towards your final marks.

There are formal assessments for each module, usually at the end, which will count towards your module and your final marks.

Assessments are reviewed annually and may be updated based on student feedback or feedback from an external examiner.

Feedback

To help you achieve the best results, we will provide regular feedback.

Facilities and Support

Facilities

Our Sheppard Library has over 1000 study areas with and 600 computer spaces, with some areas open 24 hours a day

Student Support

We offer lots of support to help you while you're studying including financial advice, wellbeing, mental health, and disability support.

Additional Needs

We'll support you if you have additional needs such as sensory impairment or dyslexia. And if you want to find out whether Middlesex is the right place for you before you apply, get in touch with our Disability and Dyslexia team.

Wellness

Our specialist teams will support your mental health. We have free individual counselling sessions, workshops, support groups and useful guides.

Work While You Study

Our Middlesex Unitemps branch will help you find work that fits around uni and your other commitments. We have hundreds of student jobs on campus that pay the London Living Wage and above. Visit the Middlesex Unitemps page.

Financial Support

You can apply for scholarships and bursaries and our MDX Student Starter Kit to help with up to £1,000 of goods, including a new laptop or iPad.

We have also reduced the costs of studying with free laptop loans, free learning resources and discounts to save money on everyday things. Check out our guide to student life on a budget.

Careers

MDXworks

Our employability service, MDXworks will launch you into the world of work from the beginning of your course, with placements, projects and networking opportunities through our 1000+ links with industry and big-name employers in London and globally.

Global Network

You’ll study with students from 122 countries who’ll hopefully become part of your global network. And after you graduate, we'll still support you through our alumni network to help you progress in your chosen career.

Entry Requirements

UK Entry

• UCAS Points: 55–64 UCAS points including 16 from Science subject and GCSE: Grade 4/C in English, Mathematics and Science.
• A-Level: DEE/CD - DDE/CC
• BTEC: MPP
• Access requirements: Overall pass: must include 45 credits at level 3
• Combinations: A combination of A-Level, BTEC and other accepted qualifications that total 56-64 UCAS tariff points

International Entry

We accept a wide range of international qualifications. Find out more about the accepted qualifications on your country's support page. If you are unsure of the suitability of your qualifications or would like help with your application, please contact your nearest international office.

English Language

You will need to meet our English language requirements. And, don’t worry If you don't meet our minimum English language requirements, as we offer a Pre-sessional English course.

Visas

To study with us in the UK, you might need a Student visa. Please check to see if this applies to you.

Fees and Funding

UK Students

• Foundation Year (FY): £5,760
• Full-time: £9,535*
• Part-time: £79 per taught credit

International Students

• Full-time students: £16,600
• Part-time students: £138 per taught credit

Additional Costs

The following study tools are included in your fees:

• Free access to resources, learning materials and software you need to succeed on your course
• Free laptop loans for up to 24 hours
• Free specialist software for your course
• Free printing for academic paperwork
• Free online training with LinkedIn Learning.

Scholarships and Bursaries

To help make uni affordable, we do everything we can to support you including our:

• MDX Excellence Scholarship offers grants of up to £2,000 per year for UK students
• Regional or International Merit Awards which reward International students with up to £2,000 towards course fees
• Our MDX Student Starter Kit to help with up to £1,000 of goods, including a new laptop or iPad.

Find out more about undergraduate funding and all of our scholarships and bursaries.