Foundation courses are typically for international students who don’t meet the entry requirements required for a degree in the UK. A UK foundation programme allows students to improve and demonstrate their academic potential.
Foundation courses are one of the multiple pathways to studying medicine in the UK which can be considered before applying for a medical school. Foundation courses in medicine are also referred to as a ‘pre-clinical year.’
A Medicine foundation degree emphasises developing the necessary skills to prepare them for undergraduate medicine studies and beyond. Medicine courses also focus on communication skills and building early interaction with the patients in the community.
Learn below more about studying medicine with a foundation year in the UK or book a free consultation with SI-UK London today to have further questions answered or begin your application.
Types of Medicine Foundation Course
- Medicine with a Foundation Year
Medicine with a Foundation Year is a 6-year course that typically starts with a year of science-based teaching, followed by a standard 5-year medical programme.
- Extended Course
An Extended Course is also a 6-year course consisting of the basics of medicine and more advanced material.
- Standalone Foundation Course
Standalone Foundation courses are taught over one to three years, designed to deliver students with a foundation in science to boost their Med School application.
Why study a medicine with foundation in the UK?
A foundation course is right for someone who:
- Didn’t take any science subjects at A-Level
- Didn’t achieve top grades at A-Level
- Didn’t get into a Medical School in their first attempt
- Need to meet some other specific eligibility contextual criteria.
Students who have studied for more than one science A-Level degree will be ineligible for selective foundation courses.
How to apply for medicine with a foundation year in the UK?
As for any other standard degree (apart from master's and PhD), students need to apply via UCAS to apply for a Foundation Medicine Course. However, it is suggested to go through the eligibility criteria of the selected foundation courses.
Study Medicine with Foundation Year in the UK
Contact SI-UK if you want to apply for a UK foundation programme in Medicine or book a free consultation with SI-UK London today to have any questions answered about UK study.
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