Interdisciplinary science foundation course at Leeds

Me too. Got a selection day on the 17th.

Just a question on this course please?
Obviously it allows for progression onto Leeds degree courses, but what would be the process to go to Leeds for this foundation course and then apply to switch to another university for a BSC/MPhys?
Would you go through UCAS or apply directly, such as you would if you switched in the 1st year proper?
Ta

You apply through UCAS however you need to contact individual unis before as not all consider the foundation year suitable for entry to their course (I applied to several other places while on the foundation program for physics)

The only difficulties with this are predicted grades (as you won't have your January exam results upon applying, and strength of the reference as it needs to be from the foundation year tutor you are assigned but they won't have known you for very long)

A list of unis I enquired at for physics were is below and whether they consider the foundation year suitable for entry to first year of their course

- kcl (yes)
- qmul (yes)
- Birmingham (sort of)
- Nottingham (no)
- Warwick (no)
- Durham (yes)
- Bristol (yes)
- Surrey (no)
- UCL (no)
- imperial (no)
- Southampton (yes)
- Manchester (yes)
- Oxford (said yes but in practical terms due to their early application time you can't apply there in the same year as doing the course)

Hi I wondering if anyone with a offer to start this course in September has gotten any information about Kickstart?

Hi I've been stuck on a kickstart maths question and was wondering if anyone knows the time Beth is 5km from her home, its the last part of question 10?

Hi Guys,

Please can you let me know which course you are referring to/which part of the website you are looking at and I'll make sure our website is updated!

Thanks
Laura
University of Leeds

Hi guys, I was actually on the Interdisciplinary Science foundation year or CFG0 as it's referred to. Was on the course year starting 2010-11. The course itself is quite challenging a lot...and I mean a lot of work to cover in such a short time. Maintaining a balance throughout the year between studying and partying is the key to success here. Do not leave work to the last minute! (Like I did lol)

Most of the year is based at Leeds City College with one lecture a week actually based on the Uni campus...I know it's not exciting but work hard and you'll be transferred onto your chosen course the following year. There is a vast amount of progression choices to choose from..nanotechnology (me ) to Astrophysics and medicine it's all there. Each progression choice has different entry requirements and compulsory modules you have to do.

Last year there were some exceptional students who did really well...like averaged 90% overall for the year...work hard and there's a chance of a scholarship. I know of two students who managed to get it.

You have some great lecturers...in particular Gary Dickinson (mathematics) and Bob (physics)..they're awesome!! You will find some modules may not be as exciting as you would like but it's important to keep up with work from day one.

Happy to answer any questions


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