International Foundation in Pharmacy, Health and Life Sciences

» Europe, United Kingdom (UK) (England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales)

Deadline:

January

About program

Prepares students for entry to Year 1 of a science-related undergraduate degree, including Physiotherapy, Pharmacy and Biomedicine at UEA.

Class duration

English classes per week: 6-8 hours
Subject module classes per week: 14-20 hours
Average total per week: 22-23 hours

Classes are held Monday to Friday between 8.30am-6.30pm, excluding bank holidays.

Class size

Maximum class size for English language teaching: 17

Award

International Foundation Certificate (RQF Level 3) from UEA.

Program details

Degree type

international foundation

Specialization

Health Sciences, Life Sciences, Medicine & Health, Natural Sciences & Mathematics, Pharmacy& Pharmacology

Norwich, UK

Delivery mode

On-Campus, Online

Whether the student wants to study online or on campus, we’ve taken even more measures to keep them safe and supported. From enhanced hygiene to first-class student services and a range of complimentary gifts, we’ve taken care of everything – leaving them free to focus on their academic goals.

Tuition fees

Not defined yet

Study language

English

delivery methods

*All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 January will pay the price as per their existing offer letter.
After 31 January, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new pricing.

Start date: July,October

Duration: 3 terms

English requirements

IELTS

5/9

3 Terms: IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in Writing and Reading and 4.5 in all other subskills) or equivalent. IELTS 6.0 minimum overall with minimum of 6.0 in all subskills for students aiming to progress to Nursing, Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy. IELTS 6.0 minimum overall with minimum of 5.5 in all subskills for students aiming to progress to Pharmacy. IELTS 6.5 minimum overall with minimum of 6.5 in all subskills for students aiming to progress to Speech and Language Therapy.

Academic requirements

Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades.

Modules

A total of 120 credits must be earnt to successfully complete the pathway programme.

Term 1 modules – Credit value

Academic English and Study Skills – 40 Credits
Biology and Human Physiology – 30 Credits
Numerical and Analytical Skills – 20 Credits
Further Chemistry – 10 Credits
Foundation Chemistry – 15 Credits

Term 1 specialist modules

Introduction to Pharmacy Skills – 15 Credits
Preparation for Health and Life Sciences – 15 Credits

Additional requirements

Age requirement: 16

Start date: July,October

Duration: 4 terms

English requirements

IELTS

4.5/9

4 Terms: IELTS 4.5 overall (with a minimum of 4.5 in Writing and Reading and no less than 4.0 in other subskills) or equivalent. IELTS 5.5 minimum overall with minimum of 5.5 in all subskills for students aiming to progress to Nursing, Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy. IELTS 5.5 minimum overall with minimum of 5.0 in all subskills for students aiming to progress to Pharmacy. IELTS 6.0 minimum overall with minimum of 6.0 in all subskills for students aiming to progress to Speech and Language Therapy.

Academic requirements

Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades.

Modules

A total of 120 credits must be earnt to successfully complete the pathway programme.

Term 1 modules – Credit value

Academic English and Study Skills – 40 Credits
Biology and Human Physiology – 30 Credits
Numerical and Analytical Skills – 20 Credits
Further Chemistry – 10 Credits
Foundation Chemistry – 15 Credits
Integrated Language Skills (Term 1) – 15 hours per week Credits
Teacher Supported Online Language Development (Term 1) – 5 hours per week Credits
Engagement and Communicative Language Skills (Term 1) – 5 hours per week Credits
Research and Study Skills (Term 1) – 5 hours per week Credits

Term 1 specialist modules

Introduction to Pharmacy Skills – 15 Credits
Preparation for Health and Life Sciences – 15 Credits
Preparation for International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Term 1) – 5 hours per week Credits
Topics for University Study (Term 1)
5 hours per week Credits

Additional requirements

Age requirement: 16

Progression

After studying this course, you will be able to join one of these programs.