International Foundation Certificate in Health and Life Sciences

at De Montfort University

The International Foundation (IF) is a level 3 foundation year that is equivalent to A levels. During your programme, you will develop subject-specific knowledge and improve your academic English language skills in preparation for studying at university.

International Foundation Certificate in Health and Life Sciences

De Montfort University International College

Located at the heart of DMU’s Leicester campus, De Montfort University International College (DMUIC) is a dedicated college for international students to start their studies. We offer integrated and standalone pathway programmes which develop your academic and English language skills.

Our international college is part of the university campus so you will have access to all the same university spaces, facilities and community so you will feel like you are part of the university from the day you start.

  • Located on the main university campus
  • Small class sizes offering a high-quality academic experience
  • Supportive college staff who will help you settle into life as a student at De Montfort University
  • University student status from day one with access to sports, societies, campus facilities and the university student services.
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How

work

Our international pathway courses give you the opportunity to study abroad while achieving the necessary entry requirements to higher education study.

pathways
Degree preparation

Study an undergraduate or postgraduate international pathway to develop your English language and academic skills for degree study.

Degree study

Progress to an undergraduate or postgraduate degree of your choice following successful completion of your pathway.

Become a great graduate

Congratulations! You are one of thousands of successful students who have graduated and are now on your way to your future career.

Course modules

Meet Bonus, a student from Thailand

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My community helped me find a part-time job at Leicester City Football Club, where I could use my content creation skill and my love of football. I love that I can study a degree I’m passionate about while working and learning new skills.

De Montfort University

De Montfort University is based in Leicester, a diverse and welcoming city just over an hour from London. The university offers more than 300 foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate courses, many with professional accreditations, industry links or work placements.

Every year, over 2,700 international students from more than 130 countries choose to study at DMU. The campus is centrally located with a wide range of student accommodation within walking distance, making it easy to enjoy everything Leicester has to offer.

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Why choose De Montfort University

Overall Average Student Satisfaction

For arrival, living, learning, and support in the 2024 International Student Barometer rankings.

Top 10 for Postgraduate Study

Postgraduate courses were rated as 8th best overall by students in the WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2025.

Best University

Ranked 25th best university based on student reviews and independent data from Uni Compare.

Entry Requirements for

Afghanistan

Academic qualifications for Afghanistan

Pass Baccalauria with a minimum of 60% overall

Global academic qualifications

5 GCSE Passes at Grade A*-E or Two GCE A Levels (Grade E) or Three GCE AS Levels (Grades D-E)

English requirements
Test Requirements
IELTS 5.0 (with no individual score lower than 4.5) (SELT Required)
For a full list of accepted English Language requirements for Afghanistan, visit the Entry requirements page
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International Student Fees

You can find the applicable international student course fee for your chosen pathway study route listed below.

Study Route Tuition Fees (2025-26)
International Year Zero 3-terms – £16,195 GBP
Business & Law / Engineering & Computing (2-terms) – £13,700 GBP
International Year One £16,195 GBP
International Foundation Certificate £16,195 GBP
Pre-Master 2-terms – £12,650 GBP
2-terms – Engineering only – £12,550 GBP
1-term – £10,600 GBP
International Year Two £16,195 GBP
Fees are for 2 semesters study. Fees are not inclusive of scholarships. All applications are subject to a non-refundable admin Fee of £220. Stated fees are for the pathway only. Stated fees do not include tuition applicable for degree course continued at the university, for more information on progression degree fees please visit the university website directly
www.dmu.ac.uk/study/fees-funding/international-tuition-fees.aspx
*International Year Zero (2 term) is only available for Business & Law and Engineering & Computing pathways.
**Pre-sessional English (PSE) fees are in addition to your pathway fee and is not available on all pathways. If PSE is required, you will progress onto the pathway programme once this has been successfully completed. Contact our admissions team for more information.

Scholarships at De Montfort University

Up to £6,000 scholarship for 3-term pathways
Up to £4,000 scholarship for 2-term pathways

Reach out to our admissions team for details about scholarships available to you.

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