Program Overview

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Foundation Year Science and Engineering degrees with a foundation year (Environmental Science route)

Overview

The foundation year provides a route onto a degree if you don't have the qualifications or have not studied advanced level subjects sufficiently related to your course of choice. After successful completion of the foundation year in environmental science, you can progress on to the environmental science degree.

Course Information

On your foundation year, you will study statistical methods and analysis, atoms to organisms and chemical reactions, biodiversity and conservation, all to give you the technical know-how to go on to be successful in a career in environmental science.

• All foundation year students study the studying for success module, which will help you to develop the academic and study skills required for degree-level work.
• International and EU students whose first language is not English and who have an IELTS score of less than 5.5 will study an English language module.
• Successful completion of the foundation year guarantees automatic progression onto Year 1 of the degree you have chosen to study.

Features and Benefits

• Provides a route onto your chosen degree course if you don't currently meet the entry requirements.
• Foundation years are designed to make undergraduate degrees more accessible to those who are under-represented in higher education, for example, those with non-traditional qualifications.
• Course content is tailored so that it is appropriate to your chosen degree.
• Helps you to develop the study skills and academic knowledge you will need to start Year 1 of your degree with confidence.
• You will be eligible to apply for student finance in the same way as other undergraduates.

Accreditations, Awards, and Endorsements

• We have received an overall gold status in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), meaning we're rated as an outstanding university for our student experience.

Year 1

You will cover a number of topics to prepare you for higher education.

Core Modules

• Statistical Methods and Analysis: This module will equip you with the essential statistical skills required for further study of a scientific discipline, providing a comprehensive introduction to key statistical principles.
• Atoms to Organisms: This module explores fundamentals of chemistry, biological molecules and the structure and function of cells and organisms.
• Chemical Reactions, Biodiversity and Conservation: This module explores key areas of Chemistry and Biology to build a foundational understanding of essential scientific concepts and their applications.
• Studying for Success: This module allows you to take your first steps towards bridging the academic gap between where you are now and where you want to be.

Study and Assessment

• Study: Year 1 - 30% scheduled; 70% independent
• Assessment: Year 1 - 75% coursework; 25% examination

Placements

Selected degrees offer the option of spending a year on a work placement in a relevant industry as part of the degree.

Entry Requirements

• Typical offer: 72-80 UCAS tariff points
• IELTS score: IELTS 5.5 with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of course start date
• UK students:
  • Level 3 qualifications: 72-80 UCAS tariff points
  • Level 2 qualifications: GCSE grade D/3 in English Language or Level 2 Functional Skills English and GCSE grade D/3 in Mathematics or Level 2 Functional Skills Mathematics
• International students:
  • IB Diploma: Pass overall with a minimum overall score of 24 or minimum 72 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects
  • IELTS: IELTS 5.5 with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of course start date

Fees and Funding

Tuition fees for the 2026/27 academic year are still being finalised for all courses.

Careers Support and Prospects

• Employed or in further study: 88.7% of our UK-domiciled, full-time, first degree graduates are employed or in further study 15 months after graduation.
• Graduate Outcomes survey 2021/22 leavers, HESA data.
• Through our Careers Service, you will be supported and encouraged to get ready for further study or working life, including starting your own business.

Taught by Experts

Foundation Year Science and Engineering degrees with a foundation year (Environmental Science route) is part of the Department of Natural Sciences at Manchester Met. Discover more about the department and who you’ll be working with if you choose to study this course.

Related Courses

• BSc (Hons) Environmental Science

Disclaimers

• Programme review: Our programmes undergo an annual review and major review (normally at 6 year intervals) to ensure an up-to-date curriculum supported by the latest online learning technology.
• Important notice: This online prospectus provides an overview of our programmes of study and the University. We regularly update our online prospectus so that our published course information is accurate.