Materials Science with an Integrated Foundation Year | University of Manchester

Course summary

Materials 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 Materials in one of the following subject areas:

Materials Science and Engineering, BSc
Materials Science and Engineering, MEng
Materials Science and Engineering with Biomaterials, MEng
Materials Science and Engineering with Corrosion, MEng
Materials Science and Engineering with Metallurgy, MEng
Materials Science and Engineering with Nanomaterials, MEng
Materials Science and Engineering with Polymers, MEng
Materials Science and Engineering with Textiles Technology, MEng

On the Foundation Year you will study mathematics, physics and chemistry. In addition, you will take modules in Academic Skills and ICT (Information and Communications Technology). You will also complete a group project, related to your intended degree programme and supervised by an academic from your future Department.

How to apply

Application codes

Course code:: F013
Institution code:: M20

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.

Course options

Open days

University of Manchester - open day (in person/on campus)
27 Jun 2026, 08:15
Manchester
University of Manchester - open day (in person/on campus)
4 Jul 2026, 08:15
Manchester
University of Manchester - virtual open day (online only)
6 Jul 2026, 15:00
Manchester
University of Manchester - open day (in person/on campus)
3 Oct 2026, 08:15
Manchester
University of Manchester - open day (in person/on campus)
10 Oct 2026, 08:15
Manchester
University of Manchester - virtual open day (online only)
16 Nov 2026, 16:00
Manchester

Entry requirements

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