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2026/27 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue

Bachelor Degree with Integrated International Foundation Year (Healthcare)

Programme overview

Programme code
BS-IIFY/HECS
UCAS code
Duration
4 Years
Method of Attendance
Full Time
Programme manager
Martin Maule
Contact address
M.T.Maule@leeds.ac.uk
Total credits
120
School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme
International Pathways Centre
Examination board through which the programme will be considered
The Examination Boards of the University Schools / Centres responsible for delivering the modules.
Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups
The initial year (IFY) of the programme is at NQF level 3 and QAA Subject Benchmarks are not applicable. Years 1-3 are already validated full degree programmes and are referenced to subject benchmarks.

Entry requirements

  • Academic Requirements: Applicants are required to achieve specific grades in an appropriate qualification.
  • English Language Requirements: Applicants will be expected to provide evidence of English language skills equivalent to IELTS Overall score of 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component.

Programme specification

The Bachelor Degree with Integrated International Foundation Year (Healthcare) is an extended 4-year degree. It offers an opportunity to those international students who have the potential and motivation to succeed, but who do not yet have the formal qualifications required for entry to Year 1 of a University of Leeds Healthcare-related undergraduate degree programme.

The International Foundation Year will provide a firm grounding in the subjects required for the students’ intended continued undergraduate study. Successful completion of the initial year will guarantee you progression onto your chosen undergraduate degree at Leeds.

Year 1

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
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Optional Modules

Student will also be required to complete an additional 80 credits from one of the below pathway groups.

Biology and Maths

CodeTitleCreditsSemesterPass for Progression
LLLC0179The Biology of Populations10Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LLLC0208Introduction to Biology20Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LLLC0209Biology of Health and Disease10Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
MATH0360Introduction to Applied Mathematics 110Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
MATH0370Introduction to Applied Mathematics 210Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)

Physics and Maths

CodeTitleCreditsSemesterPass for Progression
MATH0360Introduction to Applied Mathematics 110Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
MATH0370Introduction to Applied Mathematics 210Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
PHAS0001Introduction to Experimental Physics10Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
PHAS0010Thermal and Materials Physics10Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
PHAS0020Waves and Particles10Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
PHAS0030Fields and Electricity10Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)

Biology and Chemistry

CodeTitleCreditsSemesterPass for Progression
CHEM0811Elementary General and Inorganic Chemistry (IFY)10Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
CHEM0831Elementary Organic Chemistry (IFY)10Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LLLC0179The Biology of Populations10Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LLLC0208Introduction to Biology20Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LLLC0209Biology of Health and Disease10Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)

Chemistry and Maths

CodeTitleCreditsSemesterPass for Progression
CHEM0811Elementary General and Inorganic Chemistry (IFY)10Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
CHEM0821Elementary Physical Chemistry (IFY)10Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
CHEM0831Elementary Organic Chemistry (IFY)10Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
CHEM0841Elementary Analytical Chemistry and Chemistry Project10Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
MATH0360Introduction to Applied Mathematics 110Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
MATH0370Introduction to Applied Mathematics 210Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)

English Language Unit Modules

CodeTitleCreditsSemesterPass for Progression
ELU0039Academic Study Skills for Dentistry, Medicine and Healthcare Professions40Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
ELU0600Introduction to the Healthcare Professions20Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)

Last updated: 30/04/2026 15:59:20

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