Materials Science with an Integrated Foundation Year at University of Manchester - UCAS

Course options

There are other course options available which may have a different vacancy status or entry requirements – view the full list of options

Course summary

Materials Science with an Integrated Foundation Year is a one year programme designed to improve your mathematical and scientific understanding and skills to a level where you will be able to start a degree in the Department of Materials in one of the following subject areas:

  • Materials Science and Engineering, BSc
  • Materials Science and Engineering, MEng
  • Materials Science and Engineering with Biomaterials, MEng
  • Materials Science and Engineering with Corrosion, MEng
  • Materials Science and Engineering with Metallurgy, MEng
  • Materials Science and Engineering with Nanomaterials, MEng
  • Materials Science and Engineering with Polymers, MEng
  • Materials Science and Engineering with Textiles Technology, MEng
On the Foundation Year you will study mathematics, physics and chemistry. In addition, you will take modules in Academic Skills and ICT (Information and Communications Technology). You will also complete a group project, related to your intended degree programme and supervised by an academic from your future Department.


How to apply

Application codes

Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Additional entry requirements

Interview


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)66.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in each subtest.

All applicants to the University (from the UK and Overseas) are required to show evidence of English Language proficiency. Home students to achieve GCSE/iGCSE in English Language Grade C/4 or equivalent. International Students to achieve a UKVI for IELTS score of no less than 5.5 in each and every component with a score of 6.0 overall.


Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students
65%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
75%
Go onto work and study

The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1

Additional fee information

Please see our website for the International Fees for each course.

Sponsorship information

The Foundation Year Bursary is available to UK students who are registered on an undergraduate foundation year here and who has had a full financial assessment carried out by Student Finance. Details of country-specific funding available to international students can be found within our International country profiles.

Materials Science with an Integrated Foundation Year at University of Manchester - UCAS