Course Overview

The foundation year of this four-year course will introduce you to the key concepts and knowledge you need to progress to the BSc in Applied Medical Sciences. After completing the Foundation Year with at least a 60% overall average, students will move on to Year 1 of the BSc. Students may also progress onto Year 1 of the Medical Pharmacology BSc program (B210) or Population Health and Medical Sciences BSc program (B211). You will cover the fundamentals of biological chemistry, metabolism and homeostasis, microbiology and disease, molecular biology, data handling and analysis, and laboratory skills. Progressing to the complete BSc program, you will gain a thorough grounding in the science underpinning modern medicine, studying a wide range of topics, including human anatomy and physiology, cell biology, genetics, pharmacology, and neuroscience, together with their clinical and applied relevance.

General Eligibility

Variable offers depend on subjects studied, and all applications are considered individually, with GCSE grades, AS Level subjects and grades, work experience, references and personal statements taken into account.

Or 32 overall with either 5 at HL (or 6 at SL) “Mathematics: analysis and approaches”, or 5 at HL (or 7 at SL) “Mathematics: applications and interpretation”

Students studying for BTEC qualifications in relevant subjects require D*D*D* - D*D*D to include B at Level Mathematics. If they are not taking Level Mathematics, they must achieve a minimum D in the ‘Mathematics for Technicians’ and D in ‘Further Mathematics for Technicians’ modules of the BTEC. Students must also have a minimum of two A grades at GCSE, including a minimum degree of B in Mathematics and two other Science subjects.

Part Time Work Details

Twenty hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• For applicants whose first language is not English, we require a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or an equivalent English test.