Pathway to Study Medicine Abroad
Choosing to study Medicine is no small decision!
The academic competition is high, you are adapting to a new country and you are making new friends – there is a lot on your plate. At DIFC we make sure you’re prepared for the challenges of studying Medicine.
The International Foundation Year – Health Science programme is a specialised university foundation course designed to support international students to progress to study Medicine in leading Medical Universities.
How Can the International Foundation Year help?
Choosing to study Medicine is no small decision! The academic competition is high, you are adapting to a new country and you are making new friends – there is a lot on your plate. At DIFC we make sure your IFY Health Science Programme gives you help and support every step of the way.
- Highest quality academic teaching
- Tailored support and guidance on your university applications
- Specialised preparation for all admission requirements to Medicine degrees
- Develop your skills in the areas of critical thinking, problem-solving and time management
- Major emphasis on your physical and emotional wellbeing
Study in a World Renowned Medical University
A key component of the IFY is the university placement support provided to students for your university admissions. DIFC is partnered with leading Medical Universities in Ireland, UK and beyond providing a wide range of options for you to study Medicine abroad.
Each university has its own admission requirements and processes. The team at DIFC will help you to prepare for each stage of the process and support you in securing an offer to study Medicine.
University Options
RCSI has approved the NCUK IFY Health Science programme at DIFC for entry to their 6 year Medical Degree Program for international students. Students will graduate with a National University of Ireland, M.B., B.Ch., BAO medical degree in addition to the Licentiates in surgery, medicine and obstetrics.
Tuition Fees:
€55,135 per year
Note: The Non-EU Fees for Undergraduate Medicine are subject to annual increases. The inflationary increase has been in the order of 2% per annum for the past number of years.
Entry Requirements |
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| IFY EAP: A/B | B/A |
| IFY Subjects: | A, A, A |
Other Shortlisting Requirements
- Personal statement plus References and life experience, i.e. work / life
balance, extracurricular activities, relevant work or voluntary experience - Foundation predicted grades & Succesful interview
Notes
- RCSI will consider students who have completed their GCSE’s as well as a foundation programme.
- RCSI will not consider applications from students who have completed
A-levels / IB qualification prior to a foundation program. - Through foundation pathway student must apply as NON EU student and will not be considered for EU fees.
Students on this program will undertake the pre-clinical component of the medical course in the RCSI Dublin Campus (3.5 years) and transfer to the RCSI Penang campus for the final 2.5 years for clinical training. The full programme duration is 6 years. Students will graduate with a National University of Ireland, M.B., B.Ch., BAO medical degree in addition to
the Licentiates in surgery, medicine and obstetrics.
Tuition Fees:
- Pre Clinical in Dublin, Duration 3.5 years or 7 semesters, Fee per semester €19,000
- Clinical Years in Penang, 2.5 years or 5 semesters, Fee per semester RM 57,500
Entry Requirements |
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| IFY EAP: A/B | B |
| IFY Subjects: | A, A, B |
Other Shortlisting Requirements
- Personal statement plus References and life experience, i.e. work / life balance, extracurricular activities, relevant
work or voluntary experience - Foundation predicted grades & Successful interview
Notes
- RCSI Penang will consider applications from students who have completed their A-levels along with a foundation program
for entry onto this program.
RCSI, Bahrain offer the same 6 year Medicine program that is also offered at RCSI Dublin but more places are available
for students. The programme is recognised for scholarship by MOHE in the UAE and Kuwait. Students will do their clinical
training at King Hamad University Hospital which is located right beside the RCSI, Bahrain Campus
Tuition Fees:
US$39,500* per year (approx €37,000).
Entry Requirements |
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| IFY EAP: A/B | B |
| IFY Subjects: | A, A, A |
Other Shortlisting Requirements
- Have 12 years high school
- AS Levels: 4 AS levels and have graduated with 12 years of school
- International Baccalaureate: have graduation diploma from high school, GPA above 90%
- Malaysian SPM: must have completed 12 years of schooling
- American High School Diploma: average GPA 90%
- Personal statement plus References and life experience, i.e. work / life balance, extracurricular activities, relevant
work or voluntary experience - Foundation predicted grades & Succesful interview
Notes
- Further information on high school qualifications can be found at
https://www.rcsi.com/bahrain/undergraduate/medicine/entry-requirements
Located in the North West of England the School of Medicine at UCLan offers students a five year Bachelor of Medicine
and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program that is undergoing quality assurance with the General Medical Council in the UK.
Students on the UCLan MBBS program will take up their placements at regional NHS Trusts
Tuition Fees:
£38,000 per year (subject to an annual increase in line with inflation)
Entry Requirements |
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| IFY EAP: A/B | B |
| IFY Subjects: | A, A, B inclusive of A in Chemistry |
Other Shortlisting Requirements
- Work experience comprising of a minimum of 2 weeks clinical work shadowing(75 hours) or 6 months volunteering
- Personal statement plus transferable skills statement
- Foundation predicted grades & Successful shortlisting to Mulit Mini Interview and passing interview
Notes
- Students must have obtained the following results in GCSE’s to be considered onto the DIFC program: AAABB including Maths, English and a Science subject.
- For Nigerian students who have completed the WAEC, they must have a B average with an A in Chemistry.
St. George’s University London approved the NCUK IFY Health Science programme at DIFC in December 2011 for entry to their 5 year Medical Degree program. This programme will have a UK General Medical Council Accredited Primary Medical Qualification which will allow graduates to practice where that is accepted.
Tuition Fees:
£35,000 per year
Entry Requirements |
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| IFY EAP: A/B | A |
| IFY Subjects: | A, A, A |
Other Shortlisting Requirements
- UKCAT test (students must have completed UKCAT before commencing IFY)
- Minimum entry requirements in high school grades, average A/Bs including Maths and Science subjects
- Work experience comprising of a minimum of 2 weeks clinical work shadowing(75 hours) or 6 months volunteering
- Foundation predicted grades & Successful shortlisting to Mulit Mini Interview and passing interview
Notes
- SGUL will consider high school (level 2) qualifications as well as foundation.
- SGUL do not accept students who have already sat A-levels / IB prior to the foundation programme as it should not be an opportunity to repeat or improve level 3 qualifications. They look for the equivalent of 8 x A grades at GCSE and their equivalents have been assessed using this standard.
- Please note students who wish to study medicine directly in UK must make an application to UKCAT, last testing date of UKCAT is 5th October.
- Students joining IFY January 2020 Intake will be applying for Sept 2021 intake
The five-year Medicine MBBS Malta offers you the same curriculum as that taught at the Barts medical school in London.
Students are awarded a Medicine MBBS from Queen Mary University of London (Barts and The London School of Medicine and
Dentistry).
Tuition Fees:
€19,500 per year
Entry Requirements |
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| IFY EAP: A/B | A |
| IFY Subjects: | A, A, B |
Other Shortlisting Requirements
- All candidates for medicine must undertake the United Kingdom Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT). Overall UCAT score will
be used in Queen Mary’s selection for interview in conjunction with students foundation academic performance .
Candidates must score a minimum of 2281.
St George’s University programmes are accredited and approved by many governing authorities and SGU is affiliated with educational institutions worldwide, including United States, the UK, Canada, Australia and Ireland. Students will also have the opportunity to gain work experience in SGU’s international partner clinical centres and hospital sin the USA
and UK.
DIFC student now have a guaranteed place and scholarship to progress to SGU. All DIFC students will receive a scholarship worth up to $90,000 USD.
Tuition Fees:
$55,000 USD per year (average)
* subject scholarship of up to $90,000 for 5 years of study
Entry Requirements |
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| IFY EAP: A/B | A |
| IFY Subjects: | A,A,B |
Other Shortlisting Requirements
- Candidate may be asked to sit SGUMat exam to determine entry to 5 year or 6 year programme
- Two recommendation letter one from the Head of high School plus DIFC foundation with predicted grades
Notes
- Students who fall below the entry requirements might be considered case by case for the 6 and 7 year programmes
Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Kralove (Second Faculty of Medicine), Czech Republic. Charles University is one of the top medical universities in Europe. The 6-year medical programme in Charles University are taught in English and are linked to a modern hospital. Their medical degree is recognised throughout the European Union (EU).
Tuition Fees:
€11,500 per year
Entry Requirements |
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| IFY EAP: A/B | B |
| IFY Subjects: | Pass in IFY exams |
Other Shortlisting Requirements
- Successfully pass the Charles University entry test and interview held at DIFC
- Medical Screening checklist
Notes
- SPM, IGCSE or AS Levels not accepted
- Have 12 years high school, which is accepted/ recognised for entry to state university in home country . Each student
planning to study at a university in the Czech Republic must have his/hersecondary school education recognized by the
Czech Educational Office by Nostrification by the education department of recognition authority at any regional
authority (Krajský úřad) in the Czech Republic. More information about this process available here
(https://nostrifikace.mkc.cz/en/uznavani-pro-studium//nostrifikace)
The 6-year medical programme in LSMU is taught through English and is located at a new state of the art medical campus in Kaunas. Their medical degrees are recognised throughout the European Union.
Tuition Fees:
€12,500 per year
Entry Requirements |
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| IFY EAP: A/B | B |
| IFY Subjects: | Average B in IFY exams |
Other Shortlisting Requirements
- Successfully pass the LSMU entry test and interview held at DIFC
- Medical Screening checklist
Notes
- SPM, IGCSE or AS Levels not accepted
- Hold final high school which is accepted/ recognised for entry to state university in home country, high school
documents must be notarized in English
The medical school of the University of Debrecen is central Europe’s first campus medical school. Their six year medical degree is taught in English and is recognised throughout the European Union.
Tuition Fees:
€15,900 per year
Entry Requirements |
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| IFY EAP: A/B | B |
| IFY Subjects: | Pass in IFY exams |
Other Shortlisting Requirements
- Successfully pass the University of Debrecen entrance examination and interview held at DIFC
- Medical Screening checklist
Notes
- SPM, IGCSE or AS Levels not accepted
- Hold final high school which is accepted/ recognised for entry to state university in home country, high school
documents must be notarized in English
The medical programme in EUC is taught through English and is located in School of Medicine, EUC in Nicosia.It is a 6 year Medicine degree which is recognised throughout the European Union.
Tuition Fees:
€19,000 per year
Entry Requirements |
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| IFY EAP: A/B | B |
| IFY Subjects: | A, A, B |
Other Shortlisting Requirements
- Students are also required to write a Personal Statement and submit a Letter of Recommendation as part of their
application to study with EUC.
Notes
- Hold final high school which is accepted/ recognised for entry to state university in home country, high school
documents must be notarized in English
Entry
Requirements
- You must be at least 17 years old
- Have successfully completed your high school education (IGCSE’s and O-Levels accepted).
- You must have a recognised English language qualification (e.g. IELTS or TOEFL).
- For country specific details, please contact us.
How much does it
cost?
The tuition fees for IFY Health Science are €17,800 in our Dublin campus and €14,800 in our Cork campus, plus registration and other charges.
Compared to similar programmes offered in the UK, you can save up to 25% by choosing to study your Foundation Year in Ireland.
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University?
DIFC has a dedicated team of staff that will help guide you through the University application process and fully prepare you for all the admission requirements. You will also receive regular tutorials that are dedicated to helping you prepare for your University applications.
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