Overview

The International Foundation Year - Science programme at the University of Southampton may suit you if you are studying for A levels in subjects different from those normally required for these degrees.

It may also interest you if you are a mature applicant, with skills and experience from employment and can show recent study, or if you come from a part of the world where the education system is different from the British A level system.

The programme

The Science Foundation Year aims to give you the knowledge to meet the challenges of our science degree courses. The year provides a rapid introduction to biology, chemistry and mathematics, which will prepare you for your chosen undergraduate degree.

Successful completion of our Foundation Year will guarantee you a place on one of our science programmes. The courses available with the Science Foundation Year are listed below, along with their UCAS codes.
Applications for the Science Foundation Year should be made via UCAS using the code relevant to your chosen course.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Laboratories and Coursework
Biology
Chemistry
Mathematics for Scientists
Routes to Success

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Southampton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Mathematics Chemistry Biology View 1090 other preparation in Biology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

IELTS (Academic) (International English Language Testing System)
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Pearson PTE (Academic)
Cambridge English: Proficiency and Advanced
Cambridge English First (FCE) – only acceptable to applicants applying for foundation year programmes
Trinity College London ISE (Integrated Skills in English)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

23620 GBP / year

≈ 23620 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9250 GBP / year

≈ 9250 GBP / year

Living costs

Southampton

United Kingdom

697 - 1093 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

The programme

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Southampton

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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