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Science with Foundation
- BSc (Hons)
- 4 Years
- Full-time
- 14/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Edinburgh Campus
Course summary
Our Science with Foundation is an alternative route to begin your degree offering direct entry to second-year study across our undergraduate degrees.
Learning style
The foundation style of teaching will best prepare you for degree level studies with lectures, tutorials and seminars, encouraging independent thinking and developing your academic knowledge and skills.
The intensive and focused programme will enable you to:
• transition seamlessly into degree-level studies;
• make an informed choice about your degree;
• develop independent learning skills through our problem-based and student-centric learning approaches;
• learn to work in groups, conduct research and deliver presentations.
Course options
The first year of our 'with Foundation' programmes can normally be completed within one academic year (nine months). The programme comprises four year-long courses of 30 credits each.
Academic skills
This course introduces students to the study skills, practices and expectations of university study while preparing you to better participate in a tertiary learning environment. Throughout the course, there will be an emphasis on the utility and transferability of these academic skills and competencies not only for foundation and degree studies, but also for employability and lifelong learning.
Option courses
There are three options for the science programme, you will need to choose three. Some of these options are mandatory for students who would like to progress on to second year of undergraduate courses in Mathematics or Computer Science.
• Mathematics (Mandatory for Mathematics & Computing Science pathway)
• Computing (Mandatory for Mathematics & Computing Science pathway)
• Physics
• Chemistry
Degree pathways
Successful completion of Year 1 of the Science with Foundation programme offers a direct pathway into Year 2, of a wide range of professionally relevant degrees:
• Chemistry with Placement, MChem
• Mathematical Physics, BSc (Hons)
• Chemistry, BSc (Hons)
• Chemistry, MChem
• Physics, BSc (Hons)
• Physics, MPhys
• Mathematics, BSc (Hons)
• Mathematics with Physics, BSc (Hons)
• Mathematics with Comp Science, BSc (Hons)
• Mathematics with European Language, BSc (Hons)
• Mathematics with Statistics, BSc (Hons)
• Mathematics with Finance, BSc (Hons)
• Mathematical, Statistical and Actuarial Science, BSc (Hons)
• Master of Mathematics
• Mathematical Statistical and Actuarial Sciences with Diploma in Industrial Training, BSc (Hons)
• Mathematics with Finance with Diploma in Industrial Training, BSc (Hons)
• Actuarial Science, BSc (Hons)
• Statistical Data Science, BSc
• Financial Mathematics, BSc (Hons)
• Combined Studies, BSc (Hons)
How to apply
Apply by
14 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- GC35
- Institution code:
- H24
- Campus name:
- Edinburgh Campus
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - DEE - CD
including a Science subject or Maths.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - Not accepted
Scottish Higher - CCD
Must include Maths or a Science at C
GCSE/National 4/National 5
It is also a requirement of every applicant to have English and Mathematics at a minimum of National 5 Grade C or GCSE Grade C or 4 (or equivalent)
We accept a wide range of other qualifications from the UK, Europe and International countries. Please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for further information on the entry requirements for these.
English language requirements
Applicants whose native language is not English and who have not been educated previously in the English language must provide evidence of their English language ability to ensure they can cope with the demands of a Heriot-Watt programme taught and assessed in English. Further information about the English Language tests that we currently accept as proof of English Language ability including our own English Language programmes, can be viewed on our website.
HWU English Language Requirements https://www.hw.ac.uk/study/entry/english-language-requirements.htm
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
Not available
Historical entry grades data is not currently available for Heriot-Watt University - we are working with them to try and make it available soon - learn more.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820 | Year 1 |
| EU | £20080 | Year 1 |
| International | £20080 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Heriot-Watt University
Riccarton
Edinburgh
EH14 4AS
Course contact details
Global College Admissions
Email:gcadmissions@hw.ac.uk
Phone:0131 451 3376
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