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Study Medicine Abroad
Study medicine abroad in one of the best universities in the world with DIFC. Are you an international student who wants to study Medicine abroad to become a doctor?
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.
We have two intakes in each academic year – September and January.
What is the International Foundation Year?
The International Foundation Year is a 7-9 month fast-track course designed for international students, just like you, who want to study Medicine abroad and need to bridge the gap between their local secondary education and starting a university degree.
You will gain the necessary academic skills whilst improving your English language so that you are fully prepared to study Medicine abroad at the best universities. To progress to medical-related degree courses, you will need to study the following modules on the International Foundation Year:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Maths for Science
- English for Academic Purposes
Entry exams for the Universities.
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.
Course Details
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.
You must be at least 17 years old.
The tuition fees for IFY Health Science are €18,800, plus registration
Student support
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.
What our students say
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
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