/ Foundation /
Start date:
September 2024
Entry tariff:
Foundation Year entry: 64 UCAS points (or equivalent)
UCAS code:
L7FS
Get ready to succeed in a health and life sciences degree, and learn core academic and professional skills, while also developing your English language skills.
Did you know
You will develop your English language skills and gain the academic skills and knowledge you need for your chosen undergraduate degree.
We achieved silver in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) for delivering high quality teaching, learning and outcomes for our students.
Modules
These modules are those we currently offer and may be subject to change.
- Communication for Academic Practice 1
- Communication for Academic Practice 2
- In-Sessional Integrated English Skills
- Information Technology and Numerical Concepts
- Academic Inquiry and Exploration
- Introduction to Human Physiology
- Scientific Thinking and Techniques
Skills
You will develop your English language and academic skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) and gain a basic understanding of using English for academic purposes and a thorough grounding in academic study skills, such as essay structure, exam technique, referencing, journal and library research.
You'll be introduced to key concepts in human physiology and explore the basic aspect of research in Biological Sciences through methods of strategic thinking, techniques and experimental design in an enquiry-based way.
Learning
You’ll be taught via lectures, seminars and workshops by our passionate and committed academic staff.
You’ll have regular contact with your academic guidance tutor to help you develop as well as face-to-face and online careers and study support.
As our courses are taught over no more than three days per week, you’ll have the flexibility to take on paid part-time work, placements, or internships – helping you gaining real-world experience.
Assessment
Benefit from assessments that prepare you for life beyond university.
You’ll experience a wide range of assessments that enhance your understanding, explore ideas in depth and express your creativity.
This includes:
- Coursework
- Reports
- Essays
Degree pathways
Once you’ve completed your IFP, you can progress onto your chosen undergraduate degree here at Roehampton.
Courses include:
Our career support team is available to support you from the start of your studies. They will help you build your CV, prepare for interviews, and meet and learn from successful graduates working at the top of their careers.
Open days
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Applying
International undergraduate students apply through our direct application system.
Specific entry requirements
- IELTS: 4.5 / 5.0 / 5.5
- UCAS International Equivalents (64 entry tariff)
- 5 GCSE / GCSE passes at grade C/4 or in an international equivalent
We welcome applications from students studying T Levels.
For all courses we also accept a wide range of other qualifications and experience. Contact us to find out more.
When we consider applications to study with us, we form a complete view of your achievements to date, and future potential, and can offer flexibility in entry requirements. Find out more about our Contextual Offer scheme.
General entry requirements
September 2024 entry tuition fees
£14,500
We offer a wide range of scholarships and bursaries. See our 2024 financial support pages for international students.
We also provide other ways to support the cost of living, including free buses and on-campus car parking, hardship support and some of the most affordable student accommodation and catering in London. Find out more about how we can support you.
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Continuing Education
Our range of vocational qualifications will provide you with alternative pathways into your chosen career.
