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Bachelor of Medical Sciences with Foundation Year

Burnley, United Kingdom
3 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

3 years route to the same degree, Starting with an integrated foundation year for applicants without the grades for direct entry.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1.5 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Explain key concepts in Medical Sciences with Foundation Year. Apply subject knowledge to relevant academic or practical questions and communicate informed findings. Relevant syllabus content includes: two-year accelerated degree: foundations of life
Mammalian biological systems
Biochemistry in health and disease
Infection and immunity
Clinical and communication skills
Health.

Career outcomes

Graduate entry to Medicine
Dentistry
Physician Associate
Pharmacy and other professional programmes

Curriculum

Integrated foundation year first
Then the full degree. Two-year accelerated degree: foundations of life
Mammalian biological systems
Biochemistry in health and disease
Infection and immunity
Clinical and communication skills
Health determinants of disease
options include a research project or work-based learning.

Entry requirements

Academic

Lower entry grades than the standard degree: recognised upper-secondary qualification for your country
With the four-year route (integrated foundation year) for applicants who do not meet the three-year entry grades. English: IELTS 6.0 with no component below 5.5 or equivalent.

Accepted academic background

Recognised upper-secondary qualification by country, At the lower entry level set for foundation-year routes, Students without the grades for the 3-year degree

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 4.5
PTE Academic 61
Duolingo 105
Cambridge 170
Institutional test 65%

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Academic Qualification Certificates

How to apply

Check the course entry requirements for your country
The English requirement and the deadline (January 2027 starts: application by 2026-11-30). Apply through UCAS (institution code C30) or the university online application system. Provide academic transcripts
English test evidence and a personal statement. Interview or audition only where the course page requires it. Accept the offer and pay the tuition deposit (2026-12-07 for January 2027). Receive your CAS and apply for the Student visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£24,500 GBP
Application fee	_
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Burnley Campus
Faculty or school	School of Medicine and Dentistry
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	1.5 years
Scholarship note	Students may be considered for available scholarships or funding if they meet the relevant award criteria; availability and eligibility should be confirmed with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
30 Jun 2027
228 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 3 years.