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International Foundation Year in Sciences

Royal Holloway, University of London - Study Group, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

The International Foundation Year in Sciences prepares you for science-related undergraduate degrees.

This one-year programme is split into two routes:

  • Engineering, Physical and Mathematical route

  • Life Sciences and the Environment route.

The programme consists of core and pathway-specific modules. Your core modules will improve your academic and English language skills. The pathway-specific modules will go into more depth about the field of your undergraduate degree.

General Eligibility

  • The Diploma of the International Baccalaureate (IB Diploma) and the Diploma Programme Course (IB Certificate) 26 points 

  • A/AS levels 24 UCAS points (formerly 80 UCAS tariff points, excluding native language)

  • IGCSE/GCSE 5 passes at A-C in relevant subjects

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Course Modules

Engineering, Physical and Mathematical route

Core modules

  • Collaborative Research Skills

  • Academic English Skills

  • Programming

  • Pure Maths

  • Physics

  • Applied Mathematics

Life Sciences and the Environment route

Core modules

  • Collaborative Research Skills

  • Academic English Skills

  • Biology

  • Core Maths 1

Optional modules

  • Chemistry

  • Core Maths 2

  • Environmental Science

  • Psychology

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.0
  • TOEFL45
  • PTE42
  • Duolingo59

Academic IELTS 5.0 overall (minimum 5.0 in writing)

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For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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