Overview

The course also offers direct progression routes into other life science related degree courses.
The Medical Foundation Programme course at the International Foundation Group helps students to acquire the knowledge base, academic and practical skills for the study at degree level. It provides an understanding of how the human body works through a study of anatomy, physiology and biochemistry. It also introduces the study of some elements of pathology, microbiology, virology and parasitology, genetics and public health.
The course has been developed with an appreciation of the specific requirements of medical and dental schools. One example of this is using problem-based learning in some parts of the syllabus where students learn from the study of specific cases - a method of teaching used increasingly in UK medical schools.
There is a strong emphasis on developing learning skills and approaches in preparation for higher education study. The final module, Investigation in Life Sciences, offers students the opportunity to carry out their research project, introducing the research skills required at undergraduate level. Students graduating from this course are well equipped with skills and attributes required for degree level study.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Genes, Cells and Development

Atoms, Molecules and Reactions

Measurements in LIfe Sciences

Medicine, Disease and Society

Tissues, Systems and Regulation

Periodic and Organic Chemistry

Investigations in Biomedicine

Academic English

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Medicine Biochemistry Genetics View 252 other preparation in Genetics in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Minimum age: 17 at the start of the course. Other entry requirements vary from one country to another but applicants must have completed Year 12 at High School with good grades particularly in Biology and Chemistry.
English language level equivalent to 5.5 in IELTS. For students who do not have this level of English, Pre-Sessional courses are available. Click here to find out more.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

18000 GBP / year

≈ 18000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

18000 GBP / year

≈ 18000 GBP / year

Additional Details

These fees are for UK based centres and may vary for other centres.

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Duration

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Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Additional Details

Living costs

London

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