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UndergraduateBachelor of ScienceUCAS: F012

Environmental Science with an Integrated Foundation Year

University of Manchester
Manchester, England
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4 yearsDuration
£26,300Per Year (Intl)
£27,000Avg. Graduate Salary
90%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc Environmental Science with an Integrated Foundation Year at University of Manchester is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about advancing human performance. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. Environmental Science with an Integrated Foundation Year is a one year programme designed to improve your mathematical and scientific understanding and skills to a level where you will be able to start a degree in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences in one of the following subject areas: - Environmental Science, BSc - Environmental Science, MEnvSci - Environmental Science with Industrial Experience, MEnvSci - Environmental Science with International Study, MEnvSci On the Foundation Year you will study mathematics, physics and chemistry. In addition, you will ta... A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and 78% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundation Mathematics for Scientists
Physics Fundamentals
Chemistry Essentials
Academic Skills and Communication
Information and Communications Technology
Introduction to Environmental Systems
Scientific Research Methods and Group Project
Data Analysis and Quantitative Skills
UCAS Code:F012
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

International Baccalaureate

32 points

32 points overall, with 5,5,5 at Higher Level, including one of Mathematics (either ‘Analysis and Approaches’ or ‘Applications and Interpretation’ are acceptable), Physics or Chemistry. If Mathematics is not studied at Higher Level, then we would require Standard Level Mathematics (either ‘Analysis and Approaches’ or ‘Applications and Interpretation’ are acceptable) with Grade 6 or higher.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£26,300

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£105,200

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Manchester

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£27,000£30,000
3 years£23,000£26,500£32,000
5 years£28,500£35,000£45,000

UK subject average: £27,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 30% above UK average salary
This course
£35,000
UK average
£27,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £8,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH26-01-04 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

68%Working
10%Studying
8%Work & Study
4%Seeking Work
69%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH26-01-04 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
90%
Learning opportunities
91%
Assessment and feedback
78%
Academic support
85%
Organisation and management
89%
Learning resources
92%
Student voice
85%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
87%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

1 Scholarship Available

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The Sadler Bursary

University of Manchester · Undergraduate

£10,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
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About University of Manchester

University of Manchester offers Environmental Science with an Integrated Foundation Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#35QS World
#8UK Ranking
46,305+Students
446+Courses
Russell GroupTEF Silver
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