Foundation Programme
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| About this course: |
| The first year of the course is a foundation year that will teach the study skills and grounding in basic science needed to undertake a medicial degree; students will also be introduced to the application of basic and social sciences in healthcare. After successfully completing the foundation year to the appropriate standard, students will progress to the UEA MB/BS course (UCAS Code A100).
Students must meet Social Contextual Criteria to be eligible for screening and selection for interview (see below). Course Duration: 6 years - 1 year foundation, 5 years medicine |
| Competition for Places: | ||
| Places (2009 entry): |
25 | |
| International places (2009 entry): |
0 | |
| Competition Last Year (2008 entry): |
Total places: 25 International Places: 0 Places given to graduates: Not known Applicants: 310 Number of offers made: 30 Chances of an offer: 10% |
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| Competition for graduates (2009 entry): | Graduates not accepted. | |
| Information for applicants: | |
| UCAS choices: | This course does act as one of the MED school choices via UCAS |
| Notes on applying: | No additional guidance notes |
| Entrance requirements: | |
| A levels: | ABB to BCC: Candidates need to be predicted or have achieved BCC at A Level. You do not need specific subjects to enter this course - science and non-science subjects are acceptable. |
| GCSEs: | Five GCSE at grade C or above to include Maths and Science at grade B |
| Resit policy: | Resits are accepted for this course. |
| Entrance Exam: | UKCAT. The cut off score is not known. |
| Alternative qualifications: | |
| Scottish Highers: | BBCCC |
| International Baccalaureate: | 29 points overall |
| Irish Leaving certificate: | Not accepted |
| Entrance requirements for graduates: | |
| Graduates are not accepted on this course. | |
| Non-academic criteria: | |
| Socioeconomic criteria: | We encourage applications from students who do not have personal experience of higher education or a family tradition of entering higher education. |
| Work experience: | No specific requirements. |
| Geographical criteria: | Preference is given to students from East Anglia. |
| Age restrictions: | None |
| Tuition fees: | |
| Fees for UK and EU students: | £3,225 per year for medicine, but £1,285 for first year |
| Fees for international students (non-EU): | NA - this course does not accept students from outside the EU |
| Contact details: | |
| Key Contact: | Medical Admissions |
| Address: | School of Medicine University of East Anglia Norwich NR4 7TJ |
| Telephone: | +44 (0)1603 591072 |
| Email: | [email protected] |
| Website: | Course website |
This page was last updated on 12th July 09
This data was verified by the admissions team at University of East Anglia on 10th July 09
