Natural Sciences with a Foundation Year Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

This course is primarily for candidates who have not studied the prerequisite subjects needed for first year entry, or have not met their expected entrance requirements due to adverse situations, or because of their previous sport performance commitments, as well as mature students returning to education or care leavers.

The foundation programme would suit:

* Students who have not studied the prerequisite subjects needed for first year entry on a preferred course;

* Students who did not meet the expected entrance requirements due to adverse situations (including illness or caring responsibilities);

* Mature students or care leavers;

* Students who meet our contextual offer criteria. For example individuals from specific postcode areas or those who have received free school meals. Visit our Contextual admissions webpage to check your eligibility;

* Students performing at elite athlete level who have the added challenge of combining study with high-level sporting competition.

As a student on the course, you will be a full member of the University, enjoying access to the Students’ Union, clubs, societies, sports facilities and support departments, and the outstanding student experience Loughborough University offers. 

This course is placed within either the Life Sciences stream or Engineering, Maths and Physical Sciences stream depending on your chosen subject areas.

For Chemistry and Biology major, this course is placed in the Life Science stream.\
Foundation courses in the Life Sciences stream include:

* Biological Sciences with a Foundation Year

* Chemistry with a Foundation Year

* Geography with a Foundation Year

* Human Biology with a Foundation Year

For maths and physics major, this course in placed in the Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences Stream.\
Foundation courses in this stream include:

* Aeronautical Engineering with a Foundation Year

* Automotive Engineering with a Foundation Year

* Biomedical Engineering with a Foundation Year

* Chemical Engineering with a Foundation Year

* Civil Engineering and Architectural Engineering with a Foundation Year

* Computer Science with a Foundation Year

* Electronic and Electrical Engineering with a Foundation Year

* Engineering Management with a Foundation Year

* Materials Engineering with a Foundation Year

* Mathematics with a Foundation Year

* Mechanical Engineering with a Foundation Year

* Natural Sciences with a Foundation Year (maths or physics major)

* Physics with a Foundation Year

* Product Design and Technology with a Foundation Year

* Product Design Engineering with a Foundation Year

* Sports Technology with a Foundation Year

Why complete a foundation year

* Completing a foundation year within the Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences or Life Sciences Stream will enable you to progress onto the first year of our Natural Sciences course or request a transfer to the courses in this stream, provided the relevant progression criteria are met.

* Completing a foundation year can be a real attribute to your overall degree success. It not only opens doors to courses that may have previously looked closed, but also provides a sound base on which to establish a successful academic career. Many who have completed the foundation pathway have also said how beneficial it was to them in supporting their transition into university life.

* Our foundation course is taught in-house by university staff.

The Foundation Studies course also offers the opportunity for students performing at a very high standard in their chosen sport, looking to join one of our sporting performance programmes, who wish to study at Loughborough, but do not have the required qualifications. It is ideal for students who wish to combine their performance sports training with academic study. If you think your sport profile qualifies you to be considered for the elite athletes programme, please contact performancesport@lboro.ac.uk before applying.