An opportunity to progress to a UK Medical School after just one year of study.
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Location
Cardiff
United Kingdom
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Progression
Cardiff University
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Rankings & Awards
United Kingdom: 29th
Satisfaction: 80%
World: 190th
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Start Dates
Sep
3 Terms
Next start date: 22 Sep 2025
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Course Fees
From £23,900
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Visa Considerations
UKVI English Test Required
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Course Provider
Cardiff University International Study Centre
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Why Choose This Course?
- An opportunity to progress to a degree in Medicine or Dentistry at Cardiff University after only one year.
- Study at a World class university that ranks consistently well in both UK and global league tables.
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A member of the prestigious Russell Group and a leading research university, ranked 5th in the UK for the quality of its research (Research Excellence Framework 2014).
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Live in the vibrant city of Cardiff, the capital city of Wales. The International Study Centre is located on campus at the university in the centre of Cardiff.
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About This Course
Most medical schools in the UK require successful completion of A Levels or the International Baccalaureate (IB), with top grades in Biology, Chemistry and either Maths or Physics. Overseas students also have to demonstrate an English proficiency equivalent to IELTS 7.0 (7.0 in each skill).
The International Foundation Year (Medicine) provides an alternative route to medicine for international students. It is accepted for entry to a medical degree at Cardiff University, subject to grades and other conditions. Please note this international programme does not accept UK students.
Important: Progression to a medical degree is not guaranteed. Successful progression is subject to a competitive entrance interview and you may have to pass an admissions test (e.g. UKCAT or BMAT). It is also very important to demonstrate your interest and commitment through work experience and voluntary work in the health sector. Students who are unable to progress to medicine may be offered an alternative, for example Biomedical Science.
Admission Requirements
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Academic
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Completion of high school with excellent grades, including Chemistry and either two other sciences or maths and one science. Students following the British curriculum will need IGCSE and AS Levels (Minimum grade B in Chemistry, Biology & Maths). International US system schools are not accepted. Students with IB or full A levels are not accepted.
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English
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UKVI IELTS 6.0 (6.0 in Writing, 5.5 other skills) or equivalent UKVI English test. You will need to provide an English test before confirming your place.
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UCAT/BMAT
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If you receive a conditional offer for this course, you will be required to pass and interview and take a UCAT test before to make your offer unconditional
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Minimum Age
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Minimum age 17 years (at start of course).
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Start Dates And Progression
| Start Date |
End Date |
Progression |
| Sep 2025 |
Jun 2026 |
Sep 2026 |
Progression Options
Students studying this course are eligible to apply for admission to the following undergraduate programmes at Cardiff University.
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BDS Dental Surgery
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BSc Medical Pharmacology
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BSc Optometry
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MBBCh Medicine
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MPharm Pharmacy
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