2020/21 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue
Bachelor Degree with Integrated International Foundation Year (Science)
| Programme code: | BS-IIFY/SCI | UCAS code: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: | 4 Years | Method of Attendance: | Full Time |
| Programme manager: | Anne Lawrence | Contact address: | A.E.Lawrence@leeds.ac.uk |
Total credits: 120
Entry requirements:
Academic Requirements: Applicants are required to achieve specific grades in an appropriate qualification (usually deemed equivalent to AS Level). For further details including country-specific qualifications, please refer to our wesite: www.leeds.ac.uk/ifyentry .
English Language Requirements: Applicants will be expected to provide evidence of English language skills equivalent to IELTS Overall score of 5.5, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component.
A number of English language qualifications are accepted for entry. For details of accepted qualifications and equivalences, please refer to:
https://www.leeds.ac.uk/info/130552/international_foundation_year/458/entry_requirements .
School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:
International Pathways Centre
Examination board through which the programme will be considered:
The Examination Boards of the University Schools / Centres responsible for delivering the modules.
Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:
The initial year (IFY) of the programme is at NQF level 3 and QAA Subject Benchmarks are not applicable. Years 1-3 are already validated full degree programmes and are referenced to subject benchmarks.
Programme specification:
The Bachelor Degree with Integrated International Foundation Year (Science) is an extended 4-year degree. It offers an opportunity to those international students who have the potential and motivation to succeed, but who do not yet have the formal qualifications required for entry to Year 1 of a University of Leeds Science-related undergraduate degree programme.
The International Foundation Year will provide a firm grounding in the subjects required for the students’ intended continued undergraduate study. Successful completion of the initial year will guarantee you progression onto your chosen undergraduate degree at Leeds.
Year1 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Optional modules:
Chemistry
All students will be required to study one of the following compulsory Academic Study Skills modules.
| ELU0033 | Academic Study Skills | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| ELU0035 | Academic Study Skills for Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Mathematics
| MATH0111 | Elementary Differential Calculus (Version 1) | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MATH0212 | Elementary Integral Calculus (Version 1) | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MATH0360 | Introduction to Applied Mathematics 1 | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MATH0365 | Foundation Probability and Statistics | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MATH0370 | Introduction to Applied Mathematics 2 | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MATH0390 | Foundation Pure and Applied Mathematics | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Students taking mathematics will study 4 of the above 6 modules.
Chemistry
| CHEM0811 | Elementary General and Inorganic Chemistry (IFY) | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| CHEM0821 | Elementary Physical Chemistry (IFY) | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| CHEM0831 | Elementary Organic Chemistry (IFY) | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| CHEM0841 | Elementary Analytical Chemistry and Chemistry Project | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Biology
| LLLC0138 | Biology for International Foundation Year (1) | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| LLLC0139 | Biology for International Foundation Year (2) | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| LLLC0179 | The Biology of Populations | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Physics
| PHYS0016 | Thermal and Materials Physics | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PHYS0025 | Waves and Particles | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PHYS0036 | Fields and Electricity | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PHYS0040 | Physics Laboratory | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Chemistry with Geology
| CHEM0811 | Elementary General and Inorganic Chemistry (IFY) | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| CHEM0821 | Elementary Physical Chemistry (IFY) | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| CHEM0831 | Elementary Organic Chemistry (IFY) | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| SOEE0011 | Introductory Geological Sciences (IFY) | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Physics with Geology
| PHYS0016 | Thermal and Materials Physics | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PHYS0025 | Waves and Particles | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PHYS0036 | Fields and Electricity | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| SOEE0011 | Introductory Geological Sciences (IFY) | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Computing
| COMP0011 | Programming for the Web (IFY) | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| COMP0021 | Introduction to Web Technologies (IFY) | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| LUBS0030 | Introduction to Marketing | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| LUBS0050 | Introduction to International Business | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Music
| MUSS0040 | Introduction to Music Studies | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Business (Financial Maths)
| LUBS0010 | Foundations of Economics | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| LUBS0040 | Introductory Accounting and Finance | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
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