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Science, Engineering and Computing International Foundation Year

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What you will learn

During the International Foundation Year in Science, Engineering and Computing, you will study core and optional modules which are carefully tailored for your academic development and chosen area of study. Find out about what kind of work you will be undertaking as a part of this pathway here.

Key facts

Duration: 2 semesters (one academic year)

Start dates: September or January

English language entry requirements: Minimum of IELTS 5.0 (including 5.0 in writing)*

Academic requirements: Good high-school graduation grades, or equivalent

Age: 17+

Term dates

January 2022

Semester 1: 10/01/2022 - 14/04/2022
Semester 2: 03/05/2022 - 29/07/2022

September 2021

Semester 1: 20/09/2021 - 21/01/2022
Semester 2: 24/01/2022 - 23/05/2022

*Academic IELTS for UKVI. If you do not need a Student visa, or are exempted in another way, we can accept equivalent proof of English.

Study modules
Progression degrees

Core modules

Academic English Skills

This module aims to provide you with thorough training in the language and related academic skills, which will enable you to achieve your academic potential at University. These skills include the processes of academic writing, effective and extensive reading strategies, effective participation in seminars and delivery of presentations, and listening to and recording information effectively from lectures. You will also develop the accuracy and range of written and spoken language required to use language effectively and appropriately, with clarity and confidence in an academic context.

Project study

During your foundation year, you will complete a self-study project on a topic you will choose in consultation with your tutor. By the end of this module, you will be able to produce an extended piece of work in the discipline area of your intended degree course, through an on-going, supervised, self-study approach. The project should use a broad range of source material to present a coherent, digital piece of work, which combines a balanced factual content with a critical commentary.

Introduction to Pure Mathematics

Pure Mathematics modules will provide you with a basic knowledge of pure mathematics and its application, relevant to undergraduate degree programmes. You will be able to understand mathematical notation, terminology, convention and units, understand and interpret in mathematical terms verbal, graphical and tabular information, and manipulate mathematical expressions.

Route specific modules

Introduction to Applied Mathematics and Advanced Applied Mathematics

Applied Mathematics will help prepare you with a basic knowledge of mechanics, and prepare you for development of mathematical applications in engineering, computer science and informatics. In Applied Mathematics 1 you will learn about vectors, forces and equilibrium, relative motion, Newton’s Laws of Motion, friction and work, energy and power. Applied Mathematics 2 will cover advanced vectors, forces as fixed vectors, centres of gravity/centres of mass and particle dynamics.

Advanced Pure Mathematics

Pure Mathematics 2 will cover straight lines and linear equations, set theory and probability, statistics, linear programming, indices and logarithms and experimental law. This will also broaden your understanding of the subject in preparation for many different engineering pathways.

Core Mathematics for Science

You will develop and demonstrate core mathematical skills, including algebra and statistics, relevant to an undergraduate degree course. You will study core mathematical principles and tools as stated within the module curriculum, and practice taught skills within class work and self-study assignments and practice questions similar to the format of those within the final examination.

Introduction to Physics

This module will provide you with a basic knowledge of atomic physics, materials, heat and gases and oscillations and waves. At the end of this module, you will be able to apply the appropriate laws of physics to problem solving in these areas.

Advanced Physics

This module will provide you with a basic knowledge of electrical current and charge, potential difference, resistance, capacitance, transistors and amplifiers, electrical fields, gravitational fields, magnetic fields and electromagnetic fields.

Introduction to Chemistry

In Chemistry you will learn formulae, equations and moles, atomic structure, introduction to redox systems, thermodynamics and bonding. You will understand the basis of atomic and molecular structure and of chemical bonding, and recognise the differences in properties between ions and molecules. You will also be able to use the mole concept and balance chemical equations, with an understanding of the principles of redox reactions.

Advanced Chemistry

This module will help you to develop the basic principles of Chemistry, building on the knowledge, understanding and skills learned in Chemistry 1. You will be able to present chemical data and ideas in a clear form. You will understand how chemical reactions work and the main factors which affect them, with particular reference to equilibria including acid-base equilibria.

Introduction to Biology

In this module you will learn about biological molecules, cellular structure, cell division, movement through cell membranes, enzymes and metabolic pathways.

Advanced Biology

In this module you will study physiological processes, particularly in humans, including the cardio-vascular, nervous, digestive and reproductive systems, control and coordination and osmo-regulation.

You will be required to take an AES test at the end of your course, details of AES requirements below. This means that once you successfully complete the International Foundation Year, you will be ready to start your degree at the University of Leeds.

Progression degree	Overall grade	AES mark	Module grades/additional requirements
BSc (Hons) Actuarial Mathematics	70%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	75% in Introduction to Pure Maths and Advanced Pure Maths and a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
MPsyc (Hons) Advanced Psychology	70%	65% overall with no less than 55% in each skill	60% in Introduction to Biology and 60% in one other science elective and a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
BEng (Hons) Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering^	75%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	75% in Introduction to Pure Maths and Advanced Pure Maths, plus 70% in Introduction to Applied Maths and Advanced Applied Maths and 70% Physics with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
MEng (Hons) Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering^	75%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	75% in Introduction to Pure Maths and Advanced Pure Maths, plus 70% in Introduction to Applied Maths and Advanced Applied Maths and 70% Physics with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
BEng (Hons) Architectural Engineering	75%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	70% in all Mathematics modules and must have Introduction to Physics and Advanced Physics with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
MEng (Hons) Architectural Engineering	75%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	70% in all Mathematics modules and must have Introduction to Physics and Advanced Physics with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
MEng (Hons) Architecture	75%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	70% in all Mathematics modules and must have Introduction to Physics and Advanced Physics with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules. No portfolio required.
BEng (Hons) Automotive Engineering^	75%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	75% in Introduction to Pure Maths and Advanced Pure Maths, plus 70% in Introduction to Applied Maths and Advanced Applied Maths and 70% Physics with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
MEng (Hons) Automotive Engineering^	75%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	75% in Introduction to Pure Maths and Advanced Pure Maths, plus 70% in Introduction to Applied Maths and Advanced Applied Maths and 70% Physics with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
BEng (Hons) Aviation Technology with Pilot Studies and Management^	75%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	70% in all Mathematics modules and 70% in Physics with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
BSc (Hons) Biochemistry†	70%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	70% in Core Maths for Science, Introduction to Biology and Introduction to Chemistry, with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
MBiol (Hons) Biochemistry†	75%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	70% in Core Maths for Science, Introduction to Biology and Introduction to Chemistry, with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences†	70%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	70% in Core Maths for Science, Introduction to Biology and Introduction to Chemistry, with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
MBiol (Hons) Biological Sciences†	75%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	70% in Core Maths for Science, Introduction to Biology and Introduction to Chemistry, with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences (Biotechnology with Enterprise)†	70%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	70% in Core Maths for Science, Introduction to Biology and Introduction to Chemistry with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
MBiol (Hons) Biological Sciences (Biotechnology with Enterprise)†	75%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	70% in Core Maths for Science, Introduction to Biology and Introduction to Chemistry with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
BSc (Hons) Biology†	70%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	70% in Core Maths for Science, Introduction to Biology and Introduction to Chemistry with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
Mbiol (Hons) Biology†	75%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	70% in Core Maths for Science, Introduction to Biology and Introduction to Chemistry with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences†	70%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	70% in Core Maths for Science, Introduction to Biology and Introduction to Chemistry with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
MBio (Hons) Biomedical Sciences†	75%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	70% in Core Maths for Science, Introduction to Biology and Introduction to Chemistry with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
BEng (Hons) Chemical and Energy Engineering‡	75%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	70% in all Mathematics modules and 70% in Physics or Chemistry with 40% in all remaining modules
MEng Chemical and Energy Engineering‡	75%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	70% in all Mathematics modules and 70% in Physics or Chemistry with 40% in all remaining modules
BEng (Hons) Chemical and Materials Engineering‡	75%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	70% in all Mathematics modules and 70% in Physics or Chemistry with 40% in all remaining modules
MEng (Hons) Chemical and Materials Engineering‡	75%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	70% in all Mathematics modules and 70% in Physics or Chemistry with 40% in all remaining modules
BEng (Hons) Chemical and Nuclear Engineering‡	75%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	70% in all Mathematics modules and 70% in Physics or Chemistry with 40% in all remaining modules
MEng (Hons) Chemical and Nuclear Engineering‡	75%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	70% in all Mathematics modules and 70% in Physics or Chemistry with 40% in all remaining modules
BEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering‡	75%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	70% in all Mathematics modules and 70% in Physics or Chemistry with 40% in all remaining modules
MEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering‡	75%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	70% in all Mathematics modules and 70% in Physics or Chemistry with 40% in all remaining modules
BSc (Hons) Chemistry§	60%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	65% average in Chemistry modules with 40% in all remaining modules
Mchem (Hons) Chemistry§	60%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	65% average in Chemistry modules with 40% in all remaining modules
BSc (Hons) Chemistry and MathematicsΔ	65%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	65% in Chemistry and 75% in Mathematics with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
Mchem (Hons) Chemistry and MathematicsΔ	65%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	65% in Chemistry and 75% in Mathematics with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
BEng (Hons) Civil and Environmental Engineering	75%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	70% in all Mathematics modules and must have Introduction to Physics and Advanced Physics with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
MEng (Hons) Civil and Environmental Engineering	75%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	70% in all Mathematics modules and must have Introduction to Physics and Advanced Physics with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
BEng (Hons) Civil and Structural Engineering	75%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	70% in all Mathematics modules and must have Introduction to Physics and Advanced Physics with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
MEng (Hons) Civil and Structural Engineering	75%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	70% in all Mathematics modules and must have Introduction to Physics and Advanced Physics with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering	75%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	70% in all Mathematics modules and must have Introduction to Physics and Advanced Physics with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
MEng (Hons) Civil Engineering	75%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	70% in all Mathematics modules and must have Introduction to Physics and Advanced Physics with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering with Project Management	75%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	70% in all Mathematics modules and must have Introduction to Physics and Advanced Physics with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
MEng (Hons) Civil Engineering with Project Management^	75%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	70% in all Mathematics modules and must have Introduction to Physics and Advanced Physics with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence^	75%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	70% in all Mathematics and Physics modules with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
MEng (Hons) Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence^	75%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	70% in all Mathematics and Physics modules with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
MEng (Hons) Computer Science with High Performance Graphics and Games Engineering^	75%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	70% in all Mathematics and 70% in Physics with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Mathematics^	75%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	70% in all Mathematics and 70% in Physics with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
MSci (Hons) Computer Science with Mathematics^	75%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	70% in all Mathematics and 70% in Physics with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
BSc (Hons) Computer Science^	75%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	70% in all Mathematics and 70% in Physics with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
MEng Computer Science^	75%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	70% in all Mathematics and 70% in Physics with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
BSc (Hons) Ecology & Conservational Biology†	70%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	70% in Core Maths for Science, Introduction to Biology and Introduction to Chemistry with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
MBiol (Hons) Ecology & Conservational Biology†	75%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	70% in Core Maths for Science, Introduction to Biology and Introduction to Chemistry with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
BSc (Hons) Economics and Mathematics	70%	65% overall with no less than 55% in each skill	75% in Introduction to Pure Maths and Advanced Pure Maths and a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
BEng (Hons) Electronic and Communications Engineering^	75%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	75% in Introduction to Pure Maths and Advanced Pure Maths, plus 70% in Introduction to Applied Maths and Advanced Applied Maths and 70% Physics with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
MEng (Hons) Electronic and Communications Engineering^	75%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	75% in Introduction to Pure Maths and Advanced Pure Maths, plus 70% in Introduction to Applied Maths and Advanced Applied Maths and 70% Physics with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
BEng (Hons) Electronic and Electrical Engineering^	75%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	75% in Introduction to Pure Maths and Advanced Pure Maths, plus 70% in Introduction to Applied Maths and Advanced Applied Maths and 70% Physics with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
MEng (Hons) Electronic and Electrical Engineering^	75%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	75% in Introduction to Pure Maths and Advanced Pure Maths, plus 70% in Introduction to Applied Maths and Advanced Applied Maths and 70% Physics with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
MEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering^	75%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	75% in Introduction to Pure Maths and Advanced Pure Maths, plus 70% in Introduction to Applied Maths and Advanced Applied Maths and 70% Physics with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
MEng (Hons) Electronics and Renewable Energy Systems^	75%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	75% in Introduction to Pure Maths and Advanced Pure Maths, plus 70% in Introduction to Applied Maths and Advanced Applied Maths and 70% Physics with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
BSc (Hons) Environmental Science	65%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	Must have Introduction to Physics and Advanced Physics, or Introduction to Chemistry and Advanced Chemistry, or Introduction to Biology and Advanced Biology with a minimum of 40% in all modules
MEnv (Hons) Environmental Science	70%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	Must have Introduction to Physics and Advanced Physics, or Introduction to Chemistry and Advanced Chemistry, or Introduction to Biology and Advanced Biology with a minimum of 40% in all modules
BSc (Hons) Financial Mathematics	70%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	75% in Introduction to Pure Maths and Advanced Pure Maths and a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
BSc (Hons) Food Science	65%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	To include 2 Science Electives (from Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Maths) with a minimum of 40% in all modules
MSci (Hons) Food Science	70%	65% overall with no less than 55% in each skill	To include 2 Science Electives (from Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Maths) with a minimum of 40% in all modules
BSc (Hons) Food Science and Nutrition	65%	60% overall with no less than 55% in each skill	To include 2 Science Electives (from Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Maths) with a minimum of 40% in all modules
MSci (Hons) Food Science and Nutrition	70%	65% overall with no less than 55% in each skill	To include 2 Science Electives (from Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Maths) with a minimum of 40% in all modules
BSc (Hons) Genetics†	70%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	70% in Core Maths for Science, Introduction to Biology and Introduction to Chemistry with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
MBiol (Hons) Genetics†	75%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	70% in Core Maths for Science, Introduction to Biology and Introduction to Chemistry with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
BSc (Hons) Geography	70%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	A minimum of 40% in all modules
BSc (Hons) Geography and Environmental Mathematics	70%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	70% in Introduction to Pure Maths and Advanced Pure Maths with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
BSc (Hons) Geography-Geology	70%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	Must have Introduction to Physics and Advanced Physics, or Introduction to Chemistry and Advanced Chemistry, or Introduction to Biology and Advanced Biology with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
BSc (Hons) Geology	65%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	Must have Introduction to Physics and Advanced Physics, or Introduction to Chemistry and Advanced Chemistry, or Introduction to Biology and Advanced Biology with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
MGeol (Hons) Geology	70%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	Must have Introduction to Physics and Advanced Physics, or Introduction to Chemistry and Advanced Chemistry, or Introduction to Biology and Advanced Biology with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
BSc (Hons) Geophysics^	65%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	75% Introduction to Pure Maths and Advanced Pure Maths with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
MGeol (Hons) Geophysics^	70%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	75% Introduction to Pure Maths and Advanced Pure Maths with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
BSc (Hons) Human Physiology†	70%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	70% in Core Maths for Science, Introduction to Biology and Introduction to Chemistry with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
MBiol (Hons) Human Physiology†	75%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	70% in Core Maths for Science, Introduction to Biology and Introduction to Chemistry with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
BEng (Hons) Materials Science and Engineering‡	70%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	70% in all Mathematics modules and 70% in Physics or Chemistry with 40% in all remaining modules
MEng (Hons) Materials Science and Engineering‡	70%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	70% in all Mathematics modules and 70% in Physics or Chemistry with 40% in all remaining modules
BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Music	70%	65% overall with no less than 55% in each skill	75% in Introduction to Pure Maths and Advanced Pure Maths with 40% in all remaining modules. Must have a suitable music qualification
BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Statistics	70%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	75% in Introduction to Pure Maths and Advanced Pure Maths and a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
MMath (Hons) Mathematics and Statistics	70%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	75% in Introduction to Pure Maths and Advanced Pure Maths and a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
BSc (Hons) Mathematics	70%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	75% in Introduction to Pure Maths and Advanced Pure Maths and a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
MMath (Hons) Mathematics	70%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	75% in Introduction to Pure Maths and Advanced Pure Maths and a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering^	75%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	75% in Introduction to Pure Maths and Advanced Pure Maths , plus 70% in Introduction to Applied Maths and Advanced Applied Maths and 70% Physics with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering^	75%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	75% in Introduction to Pure Maths and Advanced Pure Maths, plus 70% in Introduction to Applied Maths and Advanced Applied Maths and 70% Physics with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
BEng (Hons) Mechatronics and Robotics^	75%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	75% in Introduction to Pure Maths and Advanced Pure Maths, plus 70% in Introduction to Applied Maths and Advanced Applied Maths and 70% Physics with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
MEng (Hons) Mechatronics and Robotics^	75%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	75% in Introduction to Pure Maths and Advanced Pure Maths, plus 70% in Introduction to Applied Maths and Advanced Applied Maths and 70% Physics with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
BSc (Hons) Medical Biochemistry†	70%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	70% in Core Maths for Science, Introduction to Biology and Introduction to Chemistry with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
MBiol (Hons) Medical Biochemistry†	75%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	70% in Core Maths for Science, Introduction to Biology and Introduction to Chemistry with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
BEng (Hons) Medical Engineering^	75%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	75% in Introduction to Pure Maths and Advanced Pure Maths, plus 70% in Introduction to Applied Maths and Advanced Applied Maths and 70% Physics with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
MEng (Hons) Medical Engineering^	75%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	75% in Introduction to Pure Maths and Advanced Pure Maths, plus 70% in Introduction to Applied Maths and Advanced Applied Maths and 70% Physics with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
BSc (Hons) Medical Microbiology†	70%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	70% Core Maths for Science, Introduction to Biology and Introduction to Chemistry with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
BSc (Hons) Medicinal Chemistry§	60%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	65% in Chemistry with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
MChem (Hons) Medicinal Chemistry§	60%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	65% in Chemistry with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
BSc (Hons) Microbiology†	70%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	70% in Core Maths for Science, Introduction to Biology and Introduction to Chemistry with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
MBiol (Hons) Microbiology†	75%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	70% in Core Maths for Science, Introduction to Biology and Introduction to Chemistry with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
BSc (Hons) Natural Sciences ∑	75%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	75% in relevant subjects with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
MNatSci (Hons) Natural Sciences ∑	75%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	75% in relevant subjects with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
BSc (Hons) Neuroscience†	70%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	70% in Core Maths for Science, Introduction to Biology and Introduction to Chemistry with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
MBiol (Hons) Neuroscience†	75%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	70% in Core Maths for Science, Introduction to Biology and Introduction to Chemistry with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
BSc (Hons) Nutrition	65%	65% overall with no less than 55% in each skill	To include 2 Science Electives (from Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Maths) with a minimum of 40% in all modules
MSci (Hons) Nutrition	70%	65% overall with no less than 55% in each skill	To include 2 Science Electives (from Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Maths) with a minimum of 40% in all modules
BSc (Hons) Pharmacology†	70%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	70% in Core Maths for Science, Introduction to Biology and Introduction to Chemistry with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
MBiol (Hons) Pharmacology†	75%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	70% in Core Maths for Science, Introduction to Biology and Introduction to Chemistry with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
BSc (Hons) Physics^	65%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	70% in Mathematics and 70% in Introduction to Physics and Advanced Physics and a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
MPhys (Hons) Physics^	70%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	70% in Mathematics and 70% in Introduction to Physics and Advanced Physics and a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
BSc (Hons) Physics with Astrophysics^	65%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	70% in Mathematics and 70% in Introduction to Physics and Advanced Physics and a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
MPhys (Hons) Physics with Astrophysics^	70%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	70% in Mathematics and 70% in Introduction to Physics and Advanced Physics and a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
BSc (Hons) Product Design	70%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	60% Mathematics with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
BSc (Hons) Psychology	70%	65% overall with no less than 55% in each skill	60% in Introduction to Biology and 60% in one other science elective and a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Education	70%	65% overall with no less than 55% in each skill	Must pass all module to include 60% in two science electives. Student must be on the Biomedical route
BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Sciences	70%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	70% in Core Maths for Science, Introduction to Biology and Introduction to Chemistry with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
BSc (Hons) Sports Science and Physiology	70%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	70% in Core Maths for Science, Introduction to Biology and Introduction to Chemistry with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
BSc Sustainability and Environmental Management	65%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	A minimum of 40% in all modules
MEnv Sustainability and Environmental Management	70%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	A minimum of 40% in all modules
BSc (Hons) Theoretical Physics^	65%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	70% in Mathematics and 70% in Introduction to Physics and Advanced Physics and a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
MPhys (Hons) Theoretical Physics^	70%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	70% in Mathematics and 70% in Introduction to Physics and Advanced Physics and a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
BSc (Hons) Zoology†	70%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	70% in Core Maths for Science, Introduction to Biology and Introduction to Chemistry with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
MBiol (Hons) Zoology†	75%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	70% in Core Maths for Science, Introduction to Biology and Introduction to Chemistry with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules

^ Must have Introduction to Physics and Advanced Physics
† Must have Advanced Biology and Advanced Chemistry
§ Must have Introduction to Chemistry and Advanced Chemistry
Δ Must have Introduction to Chemistry and Advanced Chemistry and Introduction to Pure Maths and Advanced Maths
‡ Must have Introduction to Physics and Advanced Physics or Introduction to Chemistry and Advanced Chemistry
∑ Natural Sciences has different pathways. The relevant modules will depend on the Natural Science Pathway chosen and SG route the student is on.

Please note that degrees and grades listed above are subject to change.

Why study Science, Engineering and Computing with us?

This International Foundation Year will prepare you to progress on to multiple degrees at the University of Leeds, which is one of the UK’s leading universities, and has many degree subject areas ranked in the country’s top 5. More benefits that come with choosing to study here are as follows.

The School of Mechanical Engineering

With a central focus on advanced research facilities, The School of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Leeds is a part of one of the largest, globally renowned, academic engineering groups in the UK.

The School of Computing

Ranked 6th in the UK for this specialised subject, the University of Leeds’ School of Computing has a world-class reputation for engagement with industry, as well as highly praised research and teaching models.

Career focused

You will benefit from the strong enterprising industry links that the University of Leeds has to offer. Designed to prepare you with knowledge valued in scientific business, this pathway will additionally develop your real-life business skills through our CareerAhead programme.

Individual support

Designed for international students, this programme takes a unique, focused approach to teaching and curriculum. Your learning will be structured in the same way as University teaching, with an aim to individually support you as you enter into the British education system.