Medicine Foundation Courses

Your pathway to study medicine in the UK

If you are an international student who wishes to study medicine in the UK, you may need to study a foundation or pre-clinical course before successfully gaining entry to an undergraduate medicine degree.

Some courses are a route for learners with a good academic record (in non-science subjects), whilst others are designed to widen access to the medical profession. All are designed better to prepare international applicants for a full-time degree in medicine.

Medicine foundation programmes last for one year, and students generally focus on biology, chemistry, maths, and English. The final assessment is practical work and examinations.

Where Can I Study a Medicine Foundation Course?

• University of Aberdeen (Gateway to Medicine)
• University of Buckingham (CertHE Medical Sciences Pre-Med - 9 months)
• University of Bristol (Gateway to Medicine)
• University of Dundee (Gateway to Medicine)
• Edge Hill University (Medicine with Foundation Year)
• Hull York Medical School (Gateway to Medicine)
• Keele University (Foundation Year)
• King's College London
• Lancaster University (Gateway to Medicine)
• University of Leeds (Gateway to Medicine)
• University of Leicester (Medicine with Foundation Year)
• University of Liverpool
• University of Manchester (Medicine with Foundation Year)
• University of Nottingham (Medicine with Foundation Year)
• Norwich Medical School (University of East Anglia) (Gateway to Medicine)
• University of Plymouth
• University of Southampton
• University of St Andrews (Gateway to Medicine)
• University of Central Lancashire (Medicine with Foundation Year)

Kings Pathways to Medicine

Kings is partnered with universities in the UK and Ireland to offer a unique medical pathway for international students.

Study Medicine in the UK

If you are interested in studying medicine in the UK but are unsure which step to take next, arrange your free consultation today.