International Foundation in Biol and Biomed
Biological and Biomedical Sciences International Foundation
UCAS Code: No Code (full time: 3 or 4 terms)
Course Overview
This campus based course prepares you for your undergraduate degree in Science at Newcastle University.

Course options
There are two course options available:
- International Foundation (3 terms) – this is the standard option
- Extended International Foundation (4 terms) – this features an additional term of English at the beginning for extra language support
Quality and ranking
Biology:
- 92nd – Life Sciences category – Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2018
- top 150 – Biological Sciences category – QS World University Rankings by Subject 2018
Biomedical Science:
- top 10 in the UK for Biomedical Sciences – The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018 (Subjects Allied to Medicine category)
- top 20 in the UK for student satisfaction (93% overall satisfaction score) – National Student Survey 2017 (Subjects Allied to Medicine category)
- top 125 – Clinical, Pre-clinical and Health category – Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2018
Facilities
Our purpose built INTO Newcastle centre will provide you with everything you need to study with us.
Find out more about our facilities on our International Preparation Course website.
Delivery
This course is brought to you by INTO Newcastle University. We're in partnership with INTO to provide diverse study options for international students. For more information see our International Preparation Courses website.
Choosing this course means that you'll get:
- a quality-assured university course
- full Newcastle University status
- a guaranteed offer on a designated undergraduate degree at Newcastle
- a campus-based course with access to university facilities
- active learning in your subject areas with guidance on appropriate study methods
- a very supportive study environment
Course Details
Modules for 2018/19 entry
Entry Requirements
To study on this course you need to meet the following entry requirements.
All candidates are considered on an individual basis.
If your qualifications are not listed here, please see our additional entry requirements web pages to find out which other qualifications are considered.
The entrance requirements below apply to 2019 entry.
Progression
Progression
You're guaranteed a place on one of our designated undergraduate degrees at Newcastle if you successfully complete the International Foundation in Biological and Biomedical Sciences.
As a successful pathway student, you’ll have access to a number of Newcastle progression options. Each progression option will follow a specific pathway and specific requirements for both English/study skills and overall grade. You’ll also find some courses have specific requirements, such as:
- successfully completing an interview;
- having previously studied a relevant discipline;
- having previously completed a degree; or
- having IELTS 6.0 or equivalent in English language
Your progression options:
Natural and Environmental Sciences
- Agri-Business Management BSc Honours (N280)
- Animal Science BSc Honours (C305)
- Environmental Science BSc Honours (F850)
- Food and Human Nutrition (Placement year) BSc Honours (B4D6)
- Nutrition with Food Marketing BSc Honours (BD46)
Biomedical Sciences
- Biochemistry BSc Honours (C700)
- Biochemistry (Integrated Master's) MSci Honours (C701)
- Biomedical Genetics BSc Honours (B901)
- Biomedical Genetics (Integrated Master's) MSci Honours (B903)
- Biomedical Sciences BSc Honours (B940)
- Biomedical Sciences (Integrated Master's) MSci Honours (B900)
- Medical Science (Deferred choice) BSc Honours (B902)
- Pharmacology BSc Honours (B210)
- Physiological Sciences BSc Honours (B100)
- Pharmacy MPharm Honours (B230)
- Sport and Exercise Sciences BSc Honours (C600)
Psychology
Biology
- Biology BSc Honours (C700)
- Biology (Cell and Molecular Biology) BSc Honours (C1C7)
- Biology (Ecology and Conservation) BSc Honours (C182)
- Zoology BSc Honours (C300)
Chemistry
- Chemistry BSc Honours (F100)
- Chemistry MChem Honours (F103)
- Chemistry (with Industrial Training Year) BSc Honours (F102)
- Chemistry (with Industrial Training Year) MChem Honours (F106)
- Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry BSc Honours (F151)
- Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry MChem Honours (F123)
- Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry (with Industrial Training Year) BSc Honours (F122)
- Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry (with Industrial Training) MChem Honours (F124)
Marine Sciences
- Marine Biology BSc Honours (C161)
- Marine Zoology BSc Honours (C350)
- Marine Biology and Oceanography BSc Honours (CF17)
Pharmacy
What our graduates go on to do: employment and further study choices
See what our recent graduates went on to do and view graduate destinations statistics. These statistics are based on what graduates were doing on a specific date, approximately six months after graduation. Take a look at the most recent data available for our graduates.
The destination data is available in varying levels, beginning with the University and moving through Faculty and School down to individual course reports. This final level may give you some useful ideas about possible options after your course or a course you are considering.
Careers and employability at Newcastle
Newcastle University consistently has one of the best records for graduate employment in the UK.
95% of our 2016 UK-domiciled graduates progressed to employment or further study within six months of graduating.
Of our graduates who entered employment more than three quarters (78%) achieved a professional or managerial position.
We provide an extensive range of opportunities to all students through an initiative called ncl+. This enables you to develop personal, employability and enterprise skills and to give you the edge in the employment market after you graduate.
Our award-winning Careers Service is one of the largest and best in the country, and we have strong links with employers.
Fees & Funding
2018-2019 fees
Fees
June 2018 start (4 terms) £24,250
September 2018 start (4 terms) £24,400
September 2018 start (3 terms) £19,500
January 2019 start (3 terms) £19,500
The above tuition fees do not include the following.
Laboratory fee
£400
Enrolment fee
An extra charge of £150 per academic course, charged on confirmation.
Text books
The cost of your text books varies depending on how many terms you study:
- 3 terms will cost approximately £210 per academic course
- 4 terms will cost approximately £270 per academic course
Accommodation
Accommodation is not included in the fees. View your INTO Newcastle accommodation options.
Funding
We offer International Foundation Scholarships to a limited number of gifted students.
Visit our International Preparation Course website for more details.
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