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Course Overview

The MBChB with Foundation Year is aimed at students who wish to study Medicine at the University of Leicester, but whose background makes it less likely that they will be able to meet the entry requirements for our standard five-year MBChB. Successful completion of the integrated Foundation Year will enable you to progress onto the first year of the MBChB course.

We are looking to attract aspirational students, from all backgrounds, who display a caring attitude and values consistent with those of the NHS constitution.

The Foundation Year is taught alongside Biological Science students but includes elements specific to Medicine. You will meet patients and learn clinical skills during your foundation year. The course is designed to enable you to take forward the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values that are required to practice medicine effectively and successfully in the modern healthcare environment. You will be prepared for the challenges that we are experiencing today and the inevitable changes in practice that will continue to occur in the future.

As a Foundation Year student, you will join our medical school community alongside other medical students. We have more than 40 years' experience of medical education at Leicester, which means that you will benefit from excellent training in an established, supportive environment. Throughout the course, you will learn from expert academics and medical practitioners working day-to-day in the NHS.

Entry Requirement 

Course Requirements:

  • A-levels: BBB including Chemistry or Biology, plus one other science from Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics or Psychology. General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted. Maths and Further Maths count as one subject. Human Biology and Biology count as one subject
  • GCSEs: Grade C or 5 in English Language, Maths, and two sciences, including Chemistry and Biology, or Double Science
  • International Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma with 30 points overall including three higher level subjects at Grade 5 or above including Chemistry or Biology, plus one other science from Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics or Psychology.
  • Scottish Advanced Highers: Either alone or in a combination with A-levels. BBB to include Chemistry or Biology, plus one other science from Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics or Psychology. Scottish Highers are not considered
  • BTEC Extended National Diploma: DDD in Applied Science.

English Language Requirements

IELTS 7.5 with at least 7.0 in each component. If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.

Fees

The University of Leicester has made the decision to keep fees for EU students at the same level as UK student fees for this year despite this no longer being a UK Government requirement.

  • £9250 in your first year. Tuition fees are subject to government regulations and may change in future years

A scholarship of £4000 is available for this course. Applicants from the East Midlands are eligible for an additional scholarship.


This information was accurate on : 01/03/2021
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