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International Foundation in Physical and Natural Sciences

The University of Manchester
Prepare for direct entry to Year 1 of an undergraduate degree in Pharmacy at The University of Manchester. The only specialist International Foundation program that guarantees an offer to study at The University of Manchester.

Key Information

  • Progress to a world top 35 institution, The University of Manchester (QS World University Rankings 2026).
  • Improve academic English and advanced research skills, including academic writing through lab reports and assignments.
  • Smaller class sizes and expert guidance with university applications at INTO Manchester, ensuring plenty of academic support and help choosing where to study.
  • Progress to a degree world top 25 pharmacy and pharmacology degree (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025).
  • Degree students learn in the university's state-of-the-art facilities offering equipment including specialized aseptic laboratories, dispensing suite, SimMan 3G patient simulator, 3D Anatomage anatomy table and clinical diagnostic aids.
  • Gain clinical experience through placements in each year of the university's GPhC-accredited degree.

Course Details

International Foundation in Physical and Natural Sciences

The University of Manchester

  • Albania
  • Algeria
  • Andorra
  • Angola
  • Argentina
  • Armenia
  • Australia
  • Austria
  • Azerbaijan
  • Bahrain
  • Bangladesh
  • Belarus
  • Bolivia
  • Botswana
  • Brazil
  • Bulgaria
  • Cambodia
  • Cameroon
  • Canada
  • Chile
  • China Mainland
  • Colombia
  • Croatia
  • Cyprus
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Ecuador
  • Egypt
  • Estonia
  • Ethiopia
  • Finland
  • France
  • Gambia
  • Georgia
  • Germany
  • Ghana
  • Greece
  • Honduras
  • Hong Kong, China
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • International
  • Iran, Islamic Republic of
  • Iraq
  • Israel
  • Italy
  • Japan
  • Jordan
  • Kazakhstan
  • Kenya
  • Korea (South)
  • Kuwait
  • Kyrgyzstan
  • Lebanon
  • Libya
  • Macao, China
  • Malaysia
  • Mauritius
  • Mexico
  • Moldova
  • Mongolia
  • Morocco
  • Myanmar
  • Nepal
  • New Zealand
  • Nigeria
  • Norway
  • Oman
  • Pakistan
  • Panama
  • Peru
  • Philippines
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Qatar
  • Russian Federation
  • Senegal
  • Sierra Leone
  • Singapore
  • South Africa
  • Spain
  • Sri Lanka
  • Syrian Arab Republic (Syria)
  • Taiwan, China
  • Tajikistan
  • Tanzania, United Republic of
  • Thailand
  • Tunisia
  • Turkey
  • Turkmenistan
  • Uganda
  • Ukraine
  • United Arab Emirates
  • United States of America
  • Uzbekistan
  • Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic)
  • Viet Nam
  • Yemen
  • Zambia
  • Zimbabwe
Age Requirement

16

All students commencing courses on a published September start date must be 17 years old by 31 December of that calendar year. For January start dates, students must have turned 17 years old by the 31st December immediately preceding the course.
Academic Requirements
Completion of 12 years of schooling (or local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades.
English Language Requirements
IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in writing) or equivalent.
DISCLAIMER: Although we strive for accuracy and completeness on this page, in certain circumstances entry requirements may change. We do our best to keep this page up to date and to inform applicants of such changes promptly. For details of how and when entry requirements may change, please review our Terms and Conditions. If you feel you have been unfairly disadvantaged due to a change in entry requirements you may raise a complaint via our complaint process.

Academic Year 2026/27

11th January 2027 - 13th August 2027

  • Term 1: 11th January 2027 - 19th March 2027
  • Term 2: 30th March 2027 - 28th May 2027
  • Term 3: 1st June 2027 - 13th August 2027

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

£ 27,495.00

Enrolment fee (Compulsory)

£ 275.00

Textbooks (Compulsory)

£ 345.00 - 440.00

Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent)

£ 575.00

Approximate cost

£ 28,690.00 - 28,785.00

The cost of your study plan may vary depending on factors including the pathway chosen, programme length and choice of accommodation.

Prices shown here are provisional and reflect the cost of tuition fees for this programme for the 2026/27 academic year. Tuition fees for this programme may increase in future academic years. See more information about tuition fees here.

All students who confirm their offer on or before 30 November 2026 will pay the 2026/2027 price as per their existing offer letter. After 30 November 2026, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2027/2028 pricing. Please note that the fees listed are for Year 1 of study only.

You'll need to complete the relevant number of modules for your chosen program; progression is based on the grades you achieve.
Core modules
Credit Units
Personal Tutor Programme
University of Manchester Project
Elective modules
Biology
Chemistry
English for Academic Purposes
Further Mathematics
Mathematics
Physics
Research and Communication Skills
Please note that the modules listed here reflect the course structure for the 2025/26 academic year and may not reflect the structure of the course in future academic years. Should the structure of the course - including the modules studied as part of it – change, we will inform applicants at the earliest opportunity. More information about when we might make changes to our courses – and your rights if we do – can be found in our Terms and Conditions.

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= Placement option available

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= Study abroad option available

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