International Foundation Programme Sciences

This course will give you the chance to spend a year preparing for a university degree course in London. You'll be able to develop your subject knowledge, English language skills and the study skills you will need to go on to a degree course. The International Foundation Programme Sciences course is a one-year programme designed to prepare EU and overseas students for an undergraduate degree at London Met.

You’ll be introduced to key concepts in the sciences, develop key study and English language skills, and gain an orientation to higher education in the UK. It will also introduce you to academic study in the UK and, if necessary, help you to reach a level equivalent to at least 5.5 IELTS in English. You'll be registered as a London Metropolitan University student, and successful students are guaranteed a place on a suitable degree course at London Met.

Assessment

You'll be assessed through examinations, essays, practical reports and presentations.

Entry requirements

You will need good results in 12 years of education, and to have completed high school or similar in your own country. You can apply before you have your results.

After the course

If you pass the International Foundation Programme (IFP) you'll be automatically offered a place on a science-related undergraduate degree. You can study the IFP from September to June or from January to July. You can then join your chosen bachelors degree in the following September.