BSc Materials Science with an Integrated Foundation Year

at University of Manchester

Course units for foundation year

The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
 

Title

• Chemistry 1
• Information and Communications Technology
• Foundation Year Project
• Academic Skills
• Chemistry 2
• Chemistry 3
• Waves and Particles Phys 3
• Mathematics 0B1
• Mathematics 0B2
• Mathematics 0C1

A-level

• Students are accepted from a wide range of educational backgrounds and all applications are considered on their individual merits. Decisions are based on the application as a whole - including the qualifications, the personal statement, and the referee's comments. The following must therefore be viewed only as general guide.
• Our entry requirements vary depending on the subjects being taken at A level. Typically, we would be looking for:
• Grades BBC where a student has 3 relevant subjects
• Grades BBB where a student has 2 relevant subjects
• Grades ABB where a student has 1 relevant subject
• The subjects considered to be relevant are Mathematics, Further mathematics, Physics, Chemistry. If you are unsure whether you would be considered with your qualifications/predictions, we would encourage you to contact us before making an application.
• In all cases we only offer places to applicants if we are convinced that they have the academic potential and the high level of motivation that is needed to be successful on the Integrated Foundation Year and on their chosen degree programme. To help us make our decision, applicants may be asked to attend an Academic Assessment.
   

AS-level

• Acceptable only in combination with other qualifications.
   

Unit grade information

• The University of Manchester welcomes the provision of unit information where available.  Like all other information provided by applicants this may be taken into consideration when assessing your application.  Unit grades will not normally form part of an offer conditions.
   

GCSE

• Minimum grade C/4 in English and B/6 in Mathematics if not studied at A level and B/6 in one from Physics, Chemistry or Combined Science if not studied at A level.
   

International Baccalaureate

• 32 points overall, including 5,5,5 from three subjects at Higher Level. Must include one from Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry and Mathematics at Standard Level if not studying at Higher Level.
• Changes to International Baccalaureate Diploma Mathematics Courses from September 2019, first examination 2021. We are aware of the planned changes to the IB Mathematics curriculum. IB students will be able to choose from: Mathematics: analysis and approaches and Mathematics: applications and interpretation from September 2019.
• For this programme of study we will accept either Mathematics: analysis and approaches or Mathematics: applications and interpretation at SL or HL.
   

English language

• Home students to achieve GCSE in English Language Grade C/4 or equivalent.
• International Students to achieve an UKVI for IELTS score of no less than 5.5 in each and every component with a score of 6.0 overall.

Tuition fees for home students commencing their studies in September 2022 will be £9,250 per annum. Tuition fees for international students will be £20,000 per annum. 

The University of Manchester is one of the most targeted universities in the UK for top graduate employers. Graduate with a degree from us and you'll be in high demand, according to The Graduate Market in 2021 - High Fliers Research .

Our popular integrated foundation route has produced outstanding graduates across all of our science and engineering courses. Employers will recognise your determination to succeed, adaptability, analytical skills and independent thought. Our Materials Science with an Integrated Foundation Year gives you the preparation you need to proceed to degree-level programmes in the subject area of materials science. A materials science and engineering degree can open up a world of possibility - and our Integrated Foundation Year option could be your first step.