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Foundation of Health and Life Sciences
Leeds International Study Centre
- Leeds, United Kingdom
- 0.75 years
- English
- On campus
- Foundation
About the program
Two-semester foundation course preparing international students for health care and life sciences degrees at the University of Leeds.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: no
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply core knowledge in Health and Life Sciences. Analyse discipline-specific problems using appropriate methods. Communicate professional ideas clearly. Use relevant tools and practices responsibly. Prepare for employment or further study in health and nursing.
Career outcomes
- Progression to the first year of an undergraduate degree at the University of Leeds
Curriculum
- Two-semester course combining core modules
- Subject-specific modules for the chosen route
- And English content covering speaking
- Reading and writing. Assessed by exams
- Group projects
- Presentations and essays. Module names and credits are not published on the page.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Good high school graduation grades by country
- Or IGCSE/GCSE 5 passes including Maths
- IB 26 points or A/AS levels 32 UCAS points; Usually age 17; IELTS Academic for UKVI 5.0 with 5.0 in writing.
Accepted academic background
Good high school graduation grades or equivalent (country-specific tables on the entry-requirements page); Alternatives: IGCSE/GCSE/O-Level 5 passes at A-C in relevant subjects including a C in Maths (grades 9-4 in English and Maths), IB Diploma 26 points, A/AS levels 32 UCAS points. Usually age 17; Overseas (non-UK, Non-EU) students only.
Language tests
- IELTS 5.0
Documents you’ll need
- Typically includes Passport or identity document
- Academic transcripts
- Qualification certificates
- Language proficiency evidence
- And completed application materials.
How to apply
- Review the programme admission requirements. Prepare academic transcripts and qualification documents. Complete the application. Submit supporting documents and language proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee if applicable. Await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £24,500 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £260 GBP |
| Deposit | £1,000 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Leeds International Study Centre, 8 Park Row |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Leeds International Study Centre |
| Department | Health Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 45,90 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | Institutional scholarships or tuition awards may be available to eligible international students; Value, Availability, And eligibility vary by programme and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
November 2026
Applications closed
31 Aug 2026
ClosedProgram starts
January 2027
Apply by
30 Nov 2026
17 days leftProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
30 Jun 2027
229 days leftProgram starts
November 2027
Apply by
31 Aug 2027
291 days leftProgram starts
January 2028
Apply by
30 Nov 2027
382 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.75 years.
The next deadline is 30 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £24,500 GBP per year. The application fee is £260 GBP. The deposit is £1,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,827 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.0.

