International Foundation in Physical and Natural Sciences
The 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.
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
IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in writing and no less than 4.5 in any subskill) or equivalent.Class size
20
Note: The information is subject to change and application decisions may vary based on individual circumstances.
2025 Summer Start (June)
Course start date : 23 June 2025 - Course end date: 19 June 2026
- Term 1 summer: 23 June 2025 - 29 August 2025
- Term 2 fall: 8 September 2025 - 12 December 2025
- Term 3 spring: 12 January 2026 - 2 April 2026
- Term 4 spring: 20 April 2026 - 19 June 2026
Estimated cost of attendance
Tuition fee
£ 28,950.00
Enrolment fee (Compulsory)
£ 250.00
Textbooks (Compulsory)
£ 120.00 - 440.00
Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent)
£ 500.00
Approximate cost
£ 29,820.00 - 30,140.00
The cost of your study plan may vary depending on factors including the pathway chosen, program length and choice of accommodation.
The prices shown are for the current academic year of 01 September 2025 – 31 August 2026 and are for indicative purposes only.
All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 January 2026 2025 will pay the 2025/2026 price as per their existing offer letter. After 31 January 2026, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2026/2027 pricing. Please note that the fees listed are for Year 1 of study only.
Core modules
Credit Units
Specialist modules
Notes
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= Placement option availableA
= Study abroad option availableAfter successfully completing your pathway programme and achieving the specified academic and English language requirements, you can enter your degree. Explore the available degrees and their entry requirements below.
Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry-BSc (Hons)
Final level %: A*AA
English level %: B
Biology with Industrial/Professional Experience-BSc (Hons)
Final level %: AAB with grades AA in two sciences (preferably Biology and Chemistry), grade B in a 3rd subject
English level %: Overall: B, Listening: B, Reading: B, Speaking: B, Writing: B
Earth and Planetary Sciences-MEarthSci (Hons)
Final level %: AAB, including at least one science subject
English level %: B
Environmental Science-MEnvSci (Hons)
Final level %: AAA
English level %: B
Environmental Science-MEnvSci (Hons)
Final level %: AAA
English level %: B
Environmental Science with Industrial Experience-MEnvSci (Hons)
Final level %: AAA
English level %: B
Biochemistry-BSc (Hons)
Final level %: AAB with AA in Chemistry and another science subject (preferably Biology), grade B in a 3rd subject
English level %: B with no component below B
Biology-BSc (Hons)
Final level %: AAB with grades AA in two sciences (preferably Biology and Chemistry), grade B in a 3rd subject
P
A