Overview

The only specialist International Foundation program that guarantees an offer to study at The University of Manchester. Learn more at International Foundation in Physical and Natural Sciences - Planning and Real Estate with Professional Placement from the INTO University of Manchester.

Key Information

Progress to a world top 35 institution, The University of Manchester (QS World University Rankings 2025), home to 20 Nobel Prize winners specializing in chemistry, physics and astronomy.

Improve academic English and advanced research skills, including academic writing through lab reports and exploring solutions to global issues.

Smaller class sizes and expert guidance with university applications at INTO Manchester, ensuring plenty of academic support and help choosing where to study.

Progress to a world top 35 natural sciences degree (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025).

The university boasts research-led teaching from renowned scientists, with access to leading research facilities including the Atmospheric Measurement Facility - providing the UK scientific community with up-to-date observations of the atmosphere.

Nearly 50 progression degrees across environmental science, chemistry, physics and materials science, with many offering an industrial placement option to gain hands-on experience.

Programme Structure

Modules included:

Personal Tutor Programme

University of Manchester Project

Research and Communication Skills

Chemistry

Physics

Biology

Further Mathematics

English for Academic Purposes

Mathematics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 9 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-08 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-09-22 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-06-23 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Physics Natural Sciences Real Estate & Property Management View 827 other programmes in Physics 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

Age Requirement

16
All students commencing courses on a published September start date must be 17 years old by 31 December of that calendar year. For January start dates, students must have turned 17 years old by the 31st December immediately preceding the course.

Academic Requirements

Completion of 12 years of schooling (or local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades.

English Language Requirements

3 Terms: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in writing) or equivalent.

4 Terms: IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in writing and no less than 4.5 in any subskill) or equivalent.

Class size

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

26995 GBP/full

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26995 GBP for the full programme during 9 months.

3 terms: £ 26,995, 4 Terms: £ 28,950

Living costs for Manchester

645 - 1197 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Are you a gifted and ambitious international student with an offer to study at INTO Manchester, in partnership with The University of Manchester? Then you may be eligible to receive a tuition fee discount when you successfully complete your course and start your degree at The University of Manchester.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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