Foundation Pathway (Medicine and Physiotherapy)

This pathway is for international students who want to study an undergraduate degree in Medicine And Physiotherapy at The University Of Birmingham. This qualification is accepted¹ as an entry qualification to the first year of a range of degree programmes. See Progression Options below for full details.

• Location
  Birmingham
  United Kingdom
• Progression
  The University Of Birmingham
• Rankings & Awards
  United Kingdom: 37th
  Satisfaction: 79.5%
  World: 101st
• Start Dates
  Sep
  3 Terms
  Next start date: 23 Sep 2024
• Course Fees
  From £24,660
• Visa Considerations
  Non-UKVI English Tests Accepted
• Course Provider
  University Of Birmingham

• Why Choose This Course?
  
  • An opportunity to progress to Medicine or Physiotherapy at The University of Birmingham after only one year.
  • A triple accredited Business School (AACSB/AMBA/EQUIS), which means Birmingham is in the top 1% of all business schools in the world.
  • A founder member of the prestigious Russell Group, committed to high standards in both teaching and research. The University of Birmingham has 11 Nobel Prize winners and is rated GOLD for Teaching Excellence by the Department for Education (TEF 2017).
  • Live and study in the UK’s second largest city after London, with excellent museums, art galleries, cultural and sporting venues as well as nightlife and shopping. Birmingham is also home to the largest financial district outside London.
  • Birmingham is one of the UK's most diverse student cities. More than 30% of residents are from ethnic minorities. The city hosts a variety of cultural events, including the UK’s biggest Eid celebrations and the Caribbean Festival of Food, Music, Dance and Art!
  • A safe, self-contained campus on the edge of the city.

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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 Foundation Pathway (Medicine and Physiotherapy) provides an alternative route to medicine for international students who have not studied A Levels or IB. It is accepted for entry to a medical degree at The University Of Birmingham, 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.

Entry Requirements

Academic	Completion of high school with excellent grades (85%, B Average) in relevant subjects, such as chemistry, biology, maths/physics. Advanced Placement (AP) not accepted. Students who have studied the US or UK curriculum (AS/A Levels or AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) cannot be considered for this course.
UCAT/BMAT	For admission to this course, you will need to pass a University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) with a minimum score of 2640 points.
English	IELTS 6.0 (6.0 all skills). A wide range of alternative English (UKVI and non-UKVI) tests are accepted for this course.

Start Dates And Progression

Start Date	End Date	Progression
Sep 2024	Aug 2025	Sep 2025

Progression Options

On successful completion of this course, you may be able to progress¹ to one of the following undergraduate programmes at The University Of Birmingham.

• BSc Physiotherapy
• MBChB Medicine & Surgery

 
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¹ Applications are considered on a case by case basis. Progression depends on the grades you achieve and the entry requirements for your chosen degree.