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INTO Manchester
Full Time
Jan 2027
3 Term
The International Foundation in Science and Engineering prepares you for direct entry on to the first year of a Computing, Mathematics, Engineering, Science or related undergraduate degree at an NCUK university.Progress to globally recognised universities for science and engineering, including Manchester Metropolitan University, University of Bristol, University of Leeds, University of Liverpool and University of Manchester.Key InformationA guaranteed offer for one of 25 NCUK universities upon successful completion.INTO Manchester students have successfully progressed to 21 of the 24 Russell Group universities, and 13 of the 17 world top 100 universities in the UK (QS World University Rankings 2024).A wide range of UK science and engineering degrees available, including opportunities to study abroad or complete an industry placement.Improve academic English and advanced research skills, including academic writing through lab reports and assignments.Smaller class sizes and expert guidance with university applications at INTO Manchester, ensuring plenty of academic support and help choosing where to study.92% of students are satisfied with personal welfare and wellbeing support at INTO Manchester (INTO Annual Student Experience Survey 2023).
This module asks the question, What information do students need to be familiar with when they come to study in an unfamiliar academic environment. Throughout their period of study with us, students will be guided to answer this question by learning how to: operate efficiently and effectively in a modern academic environment, use essential digital tools such as Microsoft Office, ensure you are prepared for digital assessments, prepare for the personal, social, health and economic challenges of living and studying within a new country, maximize your chances for a successful university application.
This module takes an evolutionary approach to biology, considering: the different levels of organisation in living systems, the study of life processes and similarities between living things.
This module builds on the fundamental principles of general chemistry, including: concepts of physical, inorganic and organic chemistry, the social, environmental, economic and technological impact of chemistry on the community.
The EAP module is designed to help students with all other academic modules. It is build around six core strands: writing, reading, lecture and seminar skills, academic skills, ICT, tutorials.
Intended for more expert mathematicians, this module explores complex areas of mathematics. PLEASE NOTE: Modules are automatically assigned, not chosen - dependent on each student’s chosen degree. Students will be enrolled on the correct modules automatically when they begin their program, and must study the modules they have been given in order to be able to progress to their chosen degree. Students will be automatically assigned 3 modules.
You will develop a methodical approach to problem solving using mathematical techniques and theory.
A wide variety of topics is included of particular relevance to students wishing to pursue a degree in physics or an engineering-related field.
This module is for students with a higher level of English, and focuses on tasks which develop literature-based research skills, which can then be applied to a global issue (as outlined in the UN Sustainable Development Goals). The module aims to develop students; ability to communicate the results of their research both in an oral presentation and in an extended essay. PLEASE NOTE: Modules are automatically assigned, not chosen - dependent on each student’s chosen degree. Students will be enrolled on the correct modules automatically when they begin their program, and must study the modules they have been given in order to be able to progress to their chosen degree. Students will be assigned 1 module from the following 2 modules, dictated by their English level: - English for Academic Purposes - Research and Communication Skills.