International Foundation Year (Medicine)

Leading To BSc Optometry

This pathway is for international students who want to study an undergraduate degree in Medicine at Cardiff University. This qualification is accepted¹ as an entry qualification to the first year of a range of degree programmes, including BSc Optometry. See Progression Options below for full details.

• Location
  Cardiff
  United Kingdom
• Progression
  Cardiff University
• Rankings & Awards
  United Kingdom: 29th
  Satisfaction: 80%
  World: 190th
• Start Dates
  Sep
  3 Terms
  Next start date: 23 Sep 2024
• Course Fees
  From £21,900
• Visa Considerations
  UKVI English Test Required
• Course Provider
  Cardiff University International Study Centre

• 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.
  • 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).
  • 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 who have not studied A Levels or IB. 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.

Entry Requirements

Academic	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.
English	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.
UCAT/BMAT	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
Minimum Age	Minimum age 17 years (at start of course).

Start Dates And Progression

Start Date	End Date	Progression
Sep 2024	Jun 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 Cardiff University.

• BDS Dental Surgery
• BSc Medical Pharmacology
• BSc Optometry
• MBBCh Medicine
• MPharm Pharmacy

 
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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.