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The International Foundation Year – Health Science programme is a specialised university foundation course designed to support international students to progress to study Medicine abroad in leading Medical Universities.

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UK medical schools require applicants to sit either the UCAT (University Clinical Aptitude Test) or the BMAT (Biomedical Admissions Test). These exams test your thinking skills and are a prerequisite for gaining a place or even receiving an offer to study.

The UCAT is more widely required but check which of these exams your chosen universities prefer. Both can be taken globally at test centres so that international students will avoid location constraints. Once again, speak to your Study Centre for guidance on where to study this in your home country alongside your studies.

The BMAT consists of three sections focusing on essay writing and scientific knowledge, while the UCAT is a time-pressured multiple-choice exam requiring basic maths skills. Choose the one that best suits your strengths. However, ensure that the one you are taking aligns with the requirements of the universities you wish to apply to. Entry requirements are strict, and you must comply with the requirements of the universities.”

Test dates for 2025 will be published in January 2025. https://www.ucat.ac.uk/about-ucat/ucat-test-dates/
Test dates for the UCAT ANZ for applications to Australia and New Zealand will be published in December 2024 https://www.ucat.edu.au/about-ucat-anz/ucat-anz-test-cycle/

Students must register and take the exam in the year prior to entry. Check UCAT and UCAT ANZ for specific rules and the university’s webpage for specific entry requirements.

The International Foundation Year – Health Science programme, offered by DIFC, is an intensive 7 to 9-month foundation course, designed to prepare international students for a place at medical or dentistry school.

Age
You must be at least 17 years old.
Cost
The tuition fees for IFY Health Science are €18,800, plus registration
Entry requirement
*Have successfully completed your high school education (IGCSE’s and O-Levels accepted). Have a minimum English level of 5.5 IELTS or equivalent. We accept SPM, WAEC, IGCSEs and a range of local high school qualifications

A central component of the programme is the personalised guidance and support students receive when it comes to applying to medical or dentistry school.

Weekly tutorials help students to learn about their options, prepare stand-out personal statements and practice for university entrance interviews and exams, which are an important part of the admissions process for medical school.

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“Having a class of international students was a wonderful opportunity for me to get to know different cultures, make new friends and develop a valuable network.”

Dawn Areen Now studying Medicine at Royal College of Surgeons
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“Having a class of international students was a wonderful opportunity for me to get to know different cultures, make new friends and develop a valuable network.”

Dawn Areen Now studying Medicine at Royal College of Surgeons
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“Having a class of international students was a wonderful opportunity for me to get to know different cultures, make new friends and develop a valuable network.”

Dawn Areen Now studying Medicine at Royal College of Surgeons