Foundation Year
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| About this course: |
| This course is undertaken at Sheffield College and is designed for candidates who have taken mainly Arts subjects at A Level or graduates who have studied non science subjects. The Pre-medical Science Foundation Course is a modified Access to Science course, which has been tailored to give students with a non scientific background the necessary basic knowledge to undertake the medical course. It is designed to prepare students for Phase 1 of the medical course and is studied at Sheffield College. During the course students will visit local hospitals to see the clinical relevance of the sciences they are studying.
Course Duration: 6 years - 1 year foundation, 5 years medicine. |
| Competition for Places: | ||
| Places (2009 entry): |
20 | |
| International places (2009 entry): |
0 | |
| Competition Last Year (2008 entry): |
Total places: 18 International Places: 0 Places given to graduates: 5 Applicants: 201 Number of offers made: 31 Chances of an offer: 15% |
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| Information for applicants: | |
| UCAS choices: | Is a Medical Course and therefore would be 1 of the 4 choices. |
| Notes on applying: | No additional guidance notes |
| Entrance requirements: | |
| A levels: | AABb: You should study four AS subjects and aim for a grade A and three Bs in any subjects. However, we remain flexible over AS results and place more emphasis on GCSE’s and A2 levels. Our usual offer for subjects taken at A2 level is AAB. Please note that General Studies is not acceptable. Applicants should not have taken a combination of subjects that would make them eligible for the standard entry route. If students have taken chemistry and one other science at A2 they will not be eligible for the course and should apply to the A100 course. |
| GCSEs: | You must have GCSE passes, or their equivalent, at grade C or above in Chemistry, Mathematics and English and preferably Biology and Physics. You should have at least six A grades in GCSE subjects. |
| Resit policy: | Applicants who resit for the first time and obtain AAA at A2 will be considered for this course. |
| Entrance Exam: | UKCAT |
| Alternative qualifications: | |
| Scottish Highers: | AAAAB + Advanced Highers: AB. Applicants who have studied chemistry at advanced higher should not apply. They should apply to the A100 (5-year) course. |
| International Baccalaureate: | 35 points overall to include 6s in Higher Level subjects and no less than 4 in Standard Level subjects. Applicants should not have studied many science subjects. Those who have taken chemistry and one other science subject should apply to the standard 5-year course. |
| Irish Leaving certificate: | AAAAAB - Applicants should not have studied many science subjects. Those who have taken chemistry and one other science subject should apply to the standard 5-year course (A100). |
| Entrance requirements for graduates: | |
| Degree: |
Minimum 2.1 required Applicants should have a degree in a non-science subject. |
| Options for 2.2 students: | Applicants with a 2.2 are very rarely accepted. Only those with a PhD, masters degree or good A levels will be considered. Extenuating circumstances may also be taken into account. It is essential that you contact the university prior to applying to make sure you would be considered. |
| A levels: | Minimum BBB grades. |
| GCSEs: | Not known |
| Non-academic criteria: | |
| Socioeconomic criteria: | None |
| Work experience: | No specific requirements. |
| Geographical criteria: | None |
| Age restrictions: | Minimum age 17 |
| Tuition fees: | |
| Fees for UK and EU students: | £3,145 per year |
| Fees for international students (non-EU): | Years 1-3: £13,050 per year, Years 4-6: £23,580 per year |
| Contact details: | |
| Key Contact: | Medical Admissions Office |
| Address: | School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Beech Hill Road Sheffield S10 2RX |
| Telephone: | +44 (0)114 271 3727 |
| Email: | [email protected] |
| Website: | Course website |
This page was last updated on 21st April 09
This data was verified by the admissions team at University of Sheffield on 29th April 08
