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International Foundation Year in Science, Engineering and Health

University of Bradford, Bradford, United Kingdom

Key facts

Level
Foundation
Subject
Health & Social Care
Duration
1 year
Study mode
Full time
Tuition fee
£16,475 per year
Intakes
January 2027, September 2027, November 2027

Course overview

International Foundation Year in Science, Engineering and Health at University of Bradford. A study-preparation (pathway) programme run with Oxford International that prepares international students for degree study; the curriculum lists the degrees it leads to. Routes: 1 year pathway study. Campus: University of Bradford. 2026-27 International Foundation Year tuition: Business & Management / Law & Social Sciences – £15,995 GBP; Computing & Creative Industries / Science, Engineering & Health – £16,475 GBP Listed through Oxford International, the university's pathway and recruitment partner.

What you will study

Modules: English for Academic Purposes (Lower English version); English for Academic Purposes; Academic Skills; Introduction to Scientific Research; Introduction to Maths, Data Analysis and Statistics; Introduction to Chemistry and Biology; Applied Life Science; Research Project; Introduction to Engineering; Further Mathematics; Introduction to Computer Aided Engineering

Progression degrees (after passing the pathway at the required level):

- BSc (Hons) Archaeology: https://www.bradford.ac.uk/courses/ug/archaeology-bsc/

- BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy: https://www.bradford.ac.uk/courses/ug/physiotherapy-bsc/

- MEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering: https://www.bradford.ac.uk/courses/ug/chemical-engineering-meng/

- BA (Hons) Criminology: https://www.bradford.ac.uk/courses/ug/criminology/

- BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology: https://www.bradford.ac.uk/courses/ug/architectural-technology-bsc/

- BSc (Hons) Computer Science for Artificial Intelligence: https://www.bradford.ac.uk/courses/ug/computer-science-artificial-intelligence/

- BSc (Hons) Forensic and Medical Sciences: https://www.bradford.ac.uk/courses/ug/forensic-and-medical-sciences-bsc/

- MEng (Hons) Biomedical Engineering: https://www.bradford.ac.uk/courses/ug/biomedical-engineering-meng/

- MEng (Hons) Civil and Structural Engineering: https://www.bradford.ac.uk/courses/ug/civil-and-structural-engineering-meng/

- BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering: https://www.bradford.ac.uk/courses/ug/mechanical-engineering-beng/

- and further Bradford degrees (see the Oxford International course page)

Oxford International course page: https://www.oxfordinternational.com/courses/detail/pathway-university-of-bradford-international-foundation-year-in-science-engineering-and-health/

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

Science, Engineering and Health routes only*: 5 GCSE/IGCSE at grades A*-E OR A/AS levels equating to 32 UCAS points (excluding native language) or General Educational Development (GED): A Minimum Score of 145 in each of the 4 subjects. *Study options for Business and Management, Computing and Creative Industries, Law and Social Sciences via the International Foundation Year at UBIC are currently unavailable. Please apply for a different pathway English: IELTS 4.5 (with no individual score lower than 4.0) (SELT Required) Some applicants may need to meet a higher English language requirement depending on their country or visa requirements. Please check your country-specific entry requirements or contact our Admissions team before applying.

English language

IELTS 4.5

Minimum in each skill (IELTS): Reading 4, Writing 4, Speaking 4, Listening 4

Scholarships for this course

  • Oxford International Postgraduate Pathway Scholarship (UBIC)

    £4,025 to £6,780

  • University of Bradford 60th Anniversary Scholarship

    £3,200

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Course details come from the university and can change. Always check the official course page before you apply.