BSc Interdisciplinary Science with Foundation Year
About this course
BSc in Interdisciplinary Science with Foundation Year, a science degree designed to enable progression onto undergraduate study in disciplines such as engineering, healthcare, Earth sciences or mathematics. The course includes a compulsory foundation year and offers optional placement and year abroad opportunities.
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Entry requirements
A level: CDD or above excluding Critical Thinking and General Studies. Applicants taking a science A-level (in England) will be required to achieve a pass in the practical element in addition to the standard A-level grade requirement. BTEC: Merit, Merit, Pass in National Extended Diploma. IB: 24 overall (12 higher)
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What students say
Based on about 162 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 74%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 95 students who started
- Continued on course: 81%
- Left higher education: 19%
What graduates do next
Based on about 57 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 67%
- Working and studying: 14%
- Further study: 9%
- Unemployed: 6%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 69%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 51%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 275 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 4%
- North West: 16%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 30%
- East Midlands: 8%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 22%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 120 students who started
- A levels: 94%
- Access course: 2%
- No formal qualifications: 4%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Interdisciplinary Science with Foundation Year at University of Leeds earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £31,500 after 3 years, £41,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,500 and £52,500. The £41,000 median after five years is £6,500 more than the UK median for Biosciences.
What do graduates of BSc Interdisciplinary Science with Foundation Year at University of Leeds do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Interdisciplinary Science with Foundation Year at University of Leeds?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Interdisciplinary Science with Foundation Year at University of Leeds?
The typical offer is CDD at A level. The average entrant had 107 UCAS points.
Does BSc Interdisciplinary Science with Foundation Year at University of Leeds include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Interdisciplinary Science with Foundation Year at University of Leeds?
81% of students continued into their second year, and 19% left higher education.