BSc Science with Foundation
About this course
BSc (Hons) Science with Foundation in Mathematics. The foundation year provides foundational science knowledge with flexible course selection depending on individual interests, offering direct entry to second-year study. Students work with academics towards the end of the first year to identify which degree programme to progress onto.
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Entry requirements
A level: DEE (/CD including a science or maths. GCSE English and Maths at C/4) IB: 26 points including H5 + H4 OR H4+H4+H3. Science / maths subject is required at H4. S4 at Maths & English Highers: CCD including a science or maths + National 5 Maths & English at Grade C BTEC Extended Diploma: Not accepted
What students say
Based on about 35 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 95%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 78%
- Left higher education: 11%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 12%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 20%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 110 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 4%
- North West: 4%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 13%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 62%
- Northern Ireland: 8%
Who gets in
Based on about 80 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 83%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- A degree: 3%
- Other HE qualification: 13%
Modules
- Computing A
- Physics A
- Chemistry A
- Maths A
- Academic Skills Project A
- Computing B
- Physics B
- Chemistry B
- Maths B
- Academic Skills Project B
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Science with Foundation at Heriot-Watt University earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £37,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,500 and £52,000. The £37,500 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of BSc Science with Foundation at Heriot-Watt University do next?
70% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Science with Foundation at Heriot-Watt University?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Science with Foundation at Heriot-Watt University?
The typical offer is DEE at A level, or 26 points in the IB. The average entrant had 170 UCAS points.
Does BSc Science with Foundation at Heriot-Watt University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Science with Foundation at Heriot-Watt University?
78% of students continued into their second year, and 11% left higher education.