International Foundation Year (Medicine)

Leading To BMBS Medicine

An opportunity to progress to a UK Medical School after just one year of study.

• Location
  Brighton
  United Kingdom
• Progression
  The University Of Sussex
• Rankings & Awards
  United Kingdom: 65th
  Satisfaction: 79.1%
  World: 250th
• Start Dates
  Sep
  2 Semesters
  Next start date: 22 Sep 2025
• Course Fees
  From £19,750
• Visa Considerations
  UKVI English Test Required
• Course Provider
  University of Sussex International Study Centre

• Why Choose This Course?
  
  • An opportunity to progress to a degree in Medicine at Brighton & Sussex Medical School (BSMS) after only one year.
  • Study at a research-led university of national and international excellence.
  • One of the best campus locations in the UK - located in a rural setting, a few minutes from the seaside town of Brighton and less than an hour from London.
  • All teaching facilities, shops, restaurants, sports centres and residences are located on campus, so everything you need is on your doorstep.
  • The university boasts a great social scene with over 140 societies and 25 sports clubs.

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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 The University Of Sussex, 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

Academic	Completion of high school with excellent grades, equivalent to 5 IGCSE subjects at grade A/7+ and at 2 other subjects at grade B/6+. Must include Biology (A/7+), Chemistry (A/7+), Physics and Maths. Alternatively, AS Level (BBBB) in Chemistry and 2 of Biology, Physics or Maths. Or A Level (BBB) including Chemistry plus one of Biology, Physics or Maths.
UCAT/BMAT	Students who are accepted onto the programme must take a UCAT test before the foundation year starts. You will need a minimum score of 2000 to be competitive.
English	UKVI IELTS 6.0 (6.0 Writing, 5.5 other skills) or equivalent UKVI English test.
Minimum Age	Applicants must turn 18 by the 31st July of the year they are due to complete their ISC course and progress.

Start Dates And Progression

Start Date	End Date	Progression
Sep 2025	May 2026	Sep 2026

Progression Options

Students studying this course are eligible to apply for admission to the following undergraduate programmes at The University Of Sussex.

• BMBS Medicine

 
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