International Foundation in Science and Engineering

Overview

Preparing students for direct entry to Year 1 of an undergraduate degree in a range of Computing, Mathematics, Engineering, Science related subjects at Manchester Metropolitan University. __On campus and online study options__ This program is available to study either on campus or online – giving students the flexibility to choose what’s best for them. If your student starts online, they’ll have the opportunity to transfer to an on-campus program the following term. They’ll need to meet any visa requirements and demonstrate good attendance and performance during their studies online. If your student applies for an Online Extended program, they’ll be offered an Online Academic English plus online or on-campus academic pathway study plan.

Key information

  • Make use of the fully equipped Physics, Biology and Chemistry labs on the University campus.
  • Practise academic writing skills, particularly relating to laboratory reports.
  • Visit the Faculty of Science and Engineering to meet with academic staff and gain an insight into different degree programmes.

Entry requirements

Age requirement
16
Academic requirements
Completion of 12 years of schooling (or local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades.
English language entry requirements
3 Terms: IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in writing) or equivalent.

Dates & Fees

September 2022 start
(3 Terms)
Mon 12 September 2022 - Fri 30 June 2023
£16,475
January 2023 start
(3 Terms)
Mon 9 January 2023 - Fri 25 August 2023
£16,475

Modules

Compulsory Modules
English for Academic Purposes and Study Skills
30 Credits
Information Communication Technologies (ICT)
Specialist Modules
Biology
Chemistry
Further Mathematics
Mathematics
Physics

Progression

P
 =  Placement option available
A
 =  Study abroad option available
Degree
Final level
English level
Additional requirements
Animal Behaviour and Conservation-BSc (Hons)
P
A
96 points
C (with no component below D)
Equivalent of grade C/4 in GCSE Maths Grade C in Foundation Biology
Architecture-BA (Hons)
144 points with grades AAA
B (with no less than B in writing and no less than C in listening, reading and speaking)
Digital portfolio required. GCSE Maths C/4 or equivalent. A mixture of Science/Mathematics and Humanities/Arts subjects is preferred. Some high school qualifications are not accepted in combination with IFY.
Biology-BSc (Hons)
P
A
96 points
C (with no component below D)
Equivalent of grade C/4 in GCSE Maths Grade C in Foundation Biology
Biology-MBiol
112 Points
C (with no component below D)
High School Maths required
Biomedical Science-BSc (Hons)
P
96 points
C (with no component below D)
Equivalent of grade C/4 in GCSE Maths Grade C in Foundation Biology
Biomedical Science-MBioMedSci
112 Points
C (with no component below D)
High School Maths required
Biomedical Sciences-MBioMed Sci (Hons)
Points: 112
Overall: C, Listening: D, Reading: D, Speaking: D, Writing: D
This is an Integrated Masters degree combining both undergraduate and postgraduate study into a single course. Grade C in biology or human biology. Other Science subjects may be considered. High School Maths required.
Chemistry-BSc (Hons)
P
A
96 points
C (with no component below D)
Equivalent of grade C/4 in GCSE Maths Grade C in Foundation Chemistry
Chemistry-MChem
112 Points
C (with no component below D)
Equivalent of grade C in High School Maths and Science required.
Chemistry-MChem (Hons)
Points: 112
Overall: C, Listening: D, Reading: D, Speaking: D, Writing: D
Chemistry at grade C. Equivalent of grade C in High School Maths and Science required.
Computer Animation and Visual Effects-BSc (Hons)
P
96 points
C (with no component below D)
Equivalent of grade C/4 in GCSE Maths Grade C in Foundation Maths or Foundation Science
Computer Games Development-BSc (Hons)
P
96 points
C (with no component below D)
Equivalent of grade C/4 in GCSE Maths Grade C in Foundation Maths
Computer Science-BSc (Hons)
96 points
C (with no component below D)
grade C in Maths or Science; GCSE Maths and Science C/4 or equivalent
Computer Science-MComp
112 Points
C (with no component below D)
High School Maths required.
Computer Science-Mcomp (Hons)
Points: 112
Overall: C, Listening: D, Reading: D, Speaking: D, Writing: D
This is an Integrated Masters degree combining both undergraduate and postgraduate study into a single course. High School Maths required.
Cyber Security-BSc (Hons)
P
96 points
C (with no component below D)
Equivalent of grade C/4 in GCSE Maths Grade C in Foundation Maths or Foundation Science
Digital Media and Communications-BSc (Hons)
96 points
C (with no component below D)
Equivalent of grade C/4 in GCSE Maths
Electrical and Electronic Engineering-BEng (Hons)
P
96 points
C (with no component below D)
Equivalent of grade C/4 in GCSE Maths Grade C in Foundation Maths
Electrical and Electronic Engineering-MEng (Hons)
112 Points
C (with no component below D)
Grade C in High School Maths
Environmental Science-BSc (Hons)
P
A
96 points
C (with no component below D)
Equivalent of grade C/4 in GCSE Maths Grade C in Foundation Maths or Foundation Science
Forensic Psychology-BSc (Hons)
112 points with grades BBC
C (with no component below D)
Equivalent of grade C/4 in GCSE Maths; personal statement must demonstrate clear motivation to study Forensic Psychology and include information about work experience and interests/hobbies
Geography-BSc (Hons)
96 Points
C
Grade C in Geography or other science subject. Science required at High School level.
Human Biosciences-BSc (Hons)
P
96 points
C (with no component below D)
Equivalent of grade C/4 in GCSE Maths and C in Foundation Biology
Human Geography-BSc (Hons)
96 Points
C
Human Physiology-BSc (Hons)
96 Points
C
High School Maths required.
Mathematics-BSc (Hons)
P
96 points
C (with no component below D)
Equivalent of grade C/4 in GCSE Maths and C in Foundation Maths
Mathematics-MMAths
112 Points
C (with no component below D)
Mathematics-MMath (Hons)
Points: 112
Overall: C, Listening: D, Reading: D, Speaking: D, Writing: D
This is an Integrated Masters degree combining both undergraduate and postgraduate study into a single course. Mathematics at minimum Grade B
Mechanical Engineering-BEng (Hons)
P
96 points
C (with no component below D)
Equivalent of grade C/4 in GCSE Maths and C in Foundation Maths
Mechanical Engineering-MEng (Hons)
112 Points
C (with no component below D)
Medicinal and Biological Chemistry-BSc (Hons)
96 Points
C
Microbiology and Molecular Biology-BSc (Hons)
96 points
C (with no component below D)
Nutritional Sciences-BSc (Hons)
P
96 points
C (with no component below D)
GCSE Maths C/4 or equivalent
Pharmaceutical Chemistry-BSc (Hons)
A
96 points
C (with no component below D)
grade C in Chemistry; GCSE Maths C/4 or equivalent
Pharmaceutical Chemistry-MChem
112 Points
C (with no component below D)
Equivalent of grade C in High School Maths and Science required.
Pharmaceutical Chemistry-MChem (Hons)
Points: 112
Overall: C, Listening: D, Reading: D, Speaking: D, Writing: D
Chemistry at grade C
Physical Geography-BSc (Hons)
96 Points
C
High School Maths required.
Physiotherapy-BSc (Hons)
112 points with grades BBC
B (with no component below C)
Grade B in Biology. Also, equivalent of 5 subjects from High School qualification at grade C or above, to include Mathematics and a Science subject. Interview required. We look for commitment to physiotherapy and it is helpful to have undertaken some work experience or shadowing. A satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate is required. This will be completed through the university.
Product Design Engineering-BSc (Hons)
P
96 Points
Grade C with no component less than B
Software Engineering-BSc (Hons)
P
96 points
C (with no component below D)
grade C in Maths or Science; GCSE Maths and Science C/4 or equivalent
Speech and Language Therapy-BSc (Hons)
Points: 112
Overall: A*, Listening: A, Reading: A, Speaking: A, Writing: A
Interview required. Must have the equivalent of 5 subjects at grade C from High School qualification, including Maths and Science. Observation of a speech and language therapy session (live or video) or from personal experience is essential.
Sport and Exercise Nutrition-BSc (Hons)
P
96 points
C (with no component below D)
grade C in Biology or other Science; GCSE Maths C/4 or equivalent
Sports and Exercise Nutrition-BSc (Hons)
96 Points
C (No component less than D)
Grade C High School Maths required

Entry requirements

Age requirement
16
Academic requirements
Completion of 12 years of schooling (or local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades.
English language entry requirements
3 Terms: IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in writing) or equivalent.

Dates & Fees

September 2023 start
(3 Terms)
Mon 11 September 2023 - Fri 5 July 2024
January 2024 start
(3 Terms)
Mon 8 January 2024 - Fri 30 August 2024

Progression

P
 =  Placement option available
A
 =  Study abroad option available
Degree
Final level
English level
Additional requirements
Animal Behaviour and Conservation-BSc (Hons)
P
A
96 points
C (with no component below D)
Equivalent of grade C/4 in GCSE Maths Grade C in Foundation Biology
Architecture-BA (Hons)
144 points with grades AAA
B (with no less than B in writing and no less than C in listening, reading and speaking)
Digital portfolio required. GCSE Maths C/4 or equivalent. A mixture of Science/Mathematics and Humanities/Arts subjects is preferred. Some high school qualifications are not accepted in combination with IFY.
Biology-BSc (Hons)
P
A
96 points
C (with no component below D)
Equivalent of grade C/4 in GCSE Maths Grade C in Foundation Biology
Biology-MBiol
112 Points
C (with no component below D)
High School Maths required
Biomedical Science-BSc (Hons)
P
96 points
C (with no component below D)
Equivalent of grade C/4 in GCSE Maths Grade C in Foundation Biology
Biomedical Science-MBioMedSci
112 Points
C (with no component below D)
High School Maths required
Biomedical Sciences-MBioMed Sci (Hons)
Points: 112
Overall: C, Listening: D, Reading: D, Speaking: D, Writing: D
This is an Integrated Masters degree combining both undergraduate and postgraduate study into a single course. Grade C in biology or human biology. Other Science subjects may be considered. High School Maths required.
Chemistry-BSc (Hons)
P
A
96 points
C (with no component below D)
Equivalent of grade C/4 in GCSE Maths Grade C in Foundation Chemistry
Chemistry-MChem
112 Points
C (with no component below D)
Equivalent of grade C in High School Maths and Science required.
Chemistry-MChem (Hons)
Points: 112
Overall: C, Listening: D, Reading: D, Speaking: D, Writing: D
Chemistry at grade C. Equivalent of grade C in High School Maths and Science required.
Computer Animation and Visual Effects-BSc (Hons)
P
96 points
C (with no component below D)
Equivalent of grade C/4 in GCSE Maths Grade C in Foundation Maths or Foundation Science
Computer Games Development-BSc (Hons)
P
96 points
C (with no component below D)
Equivalent of grade C/4 in GCSE Maths Grade C in Foundation Maths
Computer Science-BSc (Hons)
96 points
C (with no component below D)
grade C in Maths or Science; GCSE Maths and Science C/4 or equivalent
Computer Science-MComp
112 Points
C (with no component below D)
High School Maths required.
Computer Science-Mcomp (Hons)
Points: 112
Overall: C, Listening: D, Reading: D, Speaking: D, Writing: D
This is an Integrated Masters degree combining both undergraduate and postgraduate study into a single course. High School Maths required.
Cyber Security-BSc (Hons)
P
96 points
C (with no component below D)
Equivalent of grade C/4 in GCSE Maths Grade C in Foundation Maths or Foundation Science
Digital Media and Communications-BSc (Hons)
96 points
C (with no component below D)
Equivalent of grade C/4 in GCSE Maths
Electrical and Electronic Engineering-BEng (Hons)
P
96 points
C (with no component below D)
Equivalent of grade C/4 in GCSE Maths Grade C in Foundation Maths
Electrical and Electronic Engineering-MEng (Hons)
112 Points
C (with no component below D)
Grade C in High School Maths
Environmental Science-BSc (Hons)
P
A
96 points
C (with no component below D)
Equivalent of grade C/4 in GCSE Maths Grade C in Foundation Maths or Foundation Science
Forensic Psychology-BSc (Hons)
112 points with grades BBC
C (with no component below D)
Equivalent of grade C/4 in GCSE Maths; personal statement must demonstrate clear motivation to study Forensic Psychology and include information about work experience and interests/hobbies
Geography-BSc (Hons)
96 Points
C
Grade C in Geography or other science subject. Science required at High School level.
Human Biosciences-BSc (Hons)
P
96 points
C (with no component below D)
Equivalent of grade C/4 in GCSE Maths and C in Foundation Biology
Human Geography-BSc (Hons)
96 Points
C
Human Physiology-BSc (Hons)
96 Points
C
High School Maths required.
Mathematics-BSc (Hons)
P
96 points
C (with no component below D)
Equivalent of grade C/4 in GCSE Maths and C in Foundation Maths
Mathematics-MMAths
112 Points
C (with no component below D)
Mathematics-MMath (Hons)
Points: 112
Overall: C, Listening: D, Reading: D, Speaking: D, Writing: D
This is an Integrated Masters degree combining both undergraduate and postgraduate study into a single course. Mathematics at minimum Grade B
Mechanical Engineering-BEng (Hons)
P
96 points
C (with no component below D)
Equivalent of grade C/4 in GCSE Maths and C in Foundation Maths
Mechanical Engineering-MEng (Hons)
112 Points
C (with no component below D)
Medicinal and Biological Chemistry-BSc (Hons)
96 Points
C
Microbiology and Molecular Biology-BSc (Hons)
96 points
C (with no component below D)
Nutritional Sciences-BSc (Hons)
P
96 points
C (with no component below D)
GCSE Maths C/4 or equivalent
Pharmaceutical Chemistry-BSc (Hons)
96 points
C (with no component below D)
grade C in Chemistry; GCSE Maths C/4 or equivalent
Pharmaceutical Chemistry-MChem
112 Points
C (with no component below D)
Equivalent of grade C in High School Maths and Science required.
Pharmaceutical Chemistry-MChem (Hons)
Points: 112
Overall: C, Listening: D, Reading: D, Speaking: D, Writing: D
Chemistry at grade C
Physical Geography-BSc (Hons)
96 Points
C
High School Maths required.
Physiotherapy-BSc (Hons)
112 points with grades BBC
B (with no component below C)
Grade B in Biology. Also, equivalent of 5 subjects from High School qualification at grade C or above, to include Mathematics and a Science subject. Interview required. We look for commitment to physiotherapy and it is helpful to have undertaken some work experience or shadowing. A satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate is required. This will be completed through the university.
Product Design Engineering-BSc (Hons)
P
96 Points
Grade C with no component less than B
Software Engineering-BSc (Hons)
P
96 points
C (with no component below D)
grade C in Maths or Science; GCSE Maths and Science C/4 or equivalent
Speech and Language Therapy-BSc (Hons)
Points: 112
Overall: A*, Listening: A, Reading: A, Speaking: A, Writing: A
Interview required. Must have the equivalent of 5 subjects at grade C from High School qualification, including Maths and Science. Observation of a speech and language therapy session (live or video) or from personal experience is essential.
Sport and Exercise Nutrition-BSc (Hons)
P
96 points
C (with no component below D)
grade C in Biology or other Science; GCSE Maths C/4 or equivalent
Sports and Exercise Nutrition-BSc (Hons)
96 Points
C (No component less than D)
Grade C High School Maths required