Natural Sciences with a Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
Loughborough University of Technology
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 10 graduates of Natural Sciences with a Foundation Year BSc (Hons) and other courses in Other at Loughborough University of Technology for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Other.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in CAH07
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Other at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £28000 | £27500 | £32000 |
25-75 percentile range | £24500 - £32000 | £22500 - £33000 | £26500 - £40500 |
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Course Description
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 sporting commitments, as well as mature students returning to education or care leavers.
Completing a foundation year will enable you to progress onto the first year of Natural Sciences degree course, provided the relevant progression criteria are met
Our foundation course is taught in-house by University staff. As a student on the course you will be a full member of the University, with the same access to the Students’ Union, clubs, societies, sports facilities and support departments.
You will be taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops and tutorials. During the year you will undertake modules in Applicable Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology
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 year have also said how beneficial it was to them in supporting their transition into university life.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Natural Sciences with a Foundation Year BSc (Hons) at Loughborough University of Technology
20% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
10% | Elementary occupations |
10% | Natural and social science professionals |
10% | Caring personal services |
10% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Caring personal services |
5% | Sales occupations |
5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
5% | Media Professionals |
5% | Elementary occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Other
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Qualification requirements
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Loughborough accepts a wide range of qualifications for entry as outlined on our website www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/getting-started/applying/entrance-requirements/. This information details the general requirements and should be read in conjunction with the information given for each course.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All other courses
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- 5.0
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 7.0
- MSc Media and Cultural Analysis, BSc Business and Management
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Natural Sciences with a Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
The fees stated above are for the 2023/24 academic year; fees for 2024/25 have not yet been confirmed by the UK government. We will update this information as soon as it is available. The fee provided is for the foundation year only. Please see individual course pages for subsequent fee information. Fees are reviewed annually and are likely to increase to take into account inflationary pressures.
Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching, assessment and operating University facilities such as the library, IT equipment and other support services. University fees and charges can be paid in advance and there are several methods of payment, including online payments and payment by instalment.
While the cost of your tuition covers lots of things, it doesn’t cover everything. For instance this course doesn’t cover the cost of any stationery, printing, books or re-assessments which you might need.
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
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About Loughborough University of Technology
Founded in 1909, Loughborough University is located in the city of the same name, situated between Leicester and Nottingham. The university operates from two distinct campuses; the primary one in Loughborough, and the other in London. In the main Loughborough campus students enjoy access to up-to-date facilities such as their advanced SSEHS research laboratory, Pilkington Library, and numerous snack and restaurant options throughout the campus.
Student composition of Loughborough University of Technology
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Total number of students enrolled at Loughborough University of Technology by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 14460
- postgraduates:
- 3300
- Total:
- 17760
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Natural Sciences BSc (Hons) | Loughborough University of Technology | 93% | 3% | 0% | £9250 | £27250 | 181 | Loughborough | On campus Full-time | |
Natural Sciences with International Study BSc (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | 79% | 5% | 3% | £9250 | £28600 | 182 | Nottingham | On campus Full-time | |
Natural Sciences with a Placement Year BSc (Hons) | University of East Anglia | 79% | 10% | 25% | £9250 | £26100 | 181 | Norwich | On campus Full-time | |
Natural Sciences BSc (Hons) | University College London | - | - | - | £9250 | £35000 | - | London | On campus Full-time | |
Natural Sciences (with placement year) BSc (Hons) | Loughborough University of Technology | 93% | 3% | 0% | £9250 | £27250 | 181 | Loughborough | On campus Full-time | |
Natural Sciences BSc (Hons) | University of Exeter | 92% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £29700 | 182 | Exeter | On campus Full-time | |
Natural Sciences with a Year Abroad BSc (Hons) | University of East Anglia | 79% | 10% | 0% | £9250 | £26100 | 181 | Norwich | On campus Full-time | |
Natural Sciences BSc (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | 73% | 10% | 10% | £9250 | £28600 | 186 | Nottingham | On campus Full-time | |
Natural Sciences BSc (Hons) | Durham University | 85% | 3% | 1% | £9250 | £29500 | 205 | Durham | On campus Full-time |