{"id":457,"date":"2018-05-30T15:45:29","date_gmt":"2018-05-30T15:45:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.difc.ie\/?page_id=457"},"modified":"2023-11-14T16:40:36","modified_gmt":"2023-11-14T16:40:36","slug":"health-science-medicine-foundation-programme","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.difc.ie\/international-foundation-year-courses\/health-science-medicine-foundation-programme\/","title":{"rendered":"Foundation Medicine Courses &#038; Health Sciences"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1529495889463{padding-top: 26px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1662723378193{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h1 class=\"university_title\">Foundation Medicine Courses | Health Sciences Foundation Year<\/h1>\n<h2>DIFC&#8217;s International Foundation Medicine Courses<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][mk_button dimension=&#8221;flat&#8221; size=&#8221;large&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.difc.ie\/apply-online\/&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; el_class=&#8221;difc_button_2&#8243; bg_color=&#8221;#6bbbae&#8221;]APPLY NOW[\/mk_button][mk_button dimension=&#8221;flat&#8221; size=&#8221;large&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.difc.ie\/enquire-now\/&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; el_class=&#8221;difc_button_2&#8243; bg_color=&#8221;#6bbbae&#8221;]ENQUIRE NOW[\/mk_button][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row dimension=&#8221;flat&#8221; corner_style=&#8221;pointed&#8221; size=&#8221;xx-large&#8221; letter_spacing=&#8221;0&#8243; icon=&#8221;mk-icon-arrow-circle-right&#8221; icon_anim=&#8221;none&#8221; url=&#8221;#&#8221; target=&#8221;_self&#8221; nofollow=&#8221;false&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; button_custom_width=&#8221;0&#8243; margin_top=&#8221;0&#8243; margin_bottom=&#8221;15&#8243; margin_right=&#8221;15&#8243; outline_skin=&#8221;dark&#8221; outline_active_color=&#8221;&#8221; outline_active_text_color=&#8221;&#8221; outline_hover_bg_color=&#8221;&#8221; outline_hover_color=&#8221;&#8221; bg_color=&#8221;#6bbbae&#8221; btn_hover_bg=&#8221;&#8221; text_color=&#8221;light&#8221; btn_hover_txt_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; product_id=&#8221;&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1527673222139{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1662723429044{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]The International Foundation Medicine Course \u2013 Health Science programme is a specialised foundation course designed to support international students to progress to studying Medicine or Dentistry.\n<p>If you are interested in studying Medicine or Dentistry, but lack the entry requirements or have completed O Levels, this is an alternative route to entry. This programme is designed to prepare international students for entry to Medicine or Dentistry degrees.[\/vc_column_text][mk_button dimension=&#8221;flat&#8221; size=&#8221;xx-large&#8221; icon=&#8221;mk-icon-arrow-circle-right&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.difc.ie\/download\/14391\/&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; el_class=&#8221;difc_button_style_1&#8243; bg_color=&#8221;#6bbbae&#8221; btn_hover_txt_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221;]Download Course Details[\/mk_button][mk_padding_divider size=&#8221;10&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1662723488082{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h2>Who is the Foundation Medicine Course for?<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1662723554961{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]The International Foundation Medicine Course -Health Science programme is specifically designed for international students who:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Have completed their local high school qualification (or O-Level qualification)<\/li>\n<li>Have completed A-Levels or equivalent, but do not meet the entry requirements for university admission<\/li>\n<li>Need to improve their English language before studying university in Ireland or UK<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=&#8221;true&#8221; 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img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;blue-font&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1529495960953{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Location<\/h6>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1629107542600{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">In Campus<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;402&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;blue-font&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1529495967202{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Duration<\/h6>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1656497737990{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">9 months (September intake) or 7 months (January intake)<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;403&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;blue-font&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1529495972079{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Fees<\/h6>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1699980023574{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u20ac18,800<br \/>\nplus registration<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][mk_padding_divider][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1624266303581{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h3>Course Overview<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1656497774682{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]The International Foundation Year &#8211; Health Science programme, offered by DIFC, is an intensive 7 &#8211; 9 month foundation course, designed to prepare international students for a place at medical or dentistry school.\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>During their studies, students on the IFY Health Science programme\u00a0 will cover four main academic subjects &#8211; English for Academic Purposes, Mathematics for Science, Chemistry and Biology. Alongside these subjects, students will also gain key skills, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Critical thinking<\/li>\n<li>Problem solving<\/li>\n<li>Time management<\/li>\n<li>Presentation skills<\/li>\n<li>Academic writing<\/li>\n<li>ICT skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>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 and dentistry school.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;12788&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1624265598858{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]Develop you knowledge and understanding of key health science academic subjects[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;12786&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1624265726073{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]Opportunity to progress to range of leading partner universities in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.difc.ie\/study-medicine-abroad\/\">Medicine<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.difc.ie\/study-dentistry-abroad\/\">Dentistry<\/a> or medical sciences[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;12768&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1624265909101{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]Full university application support provided &#8211; including counselling and advice, personal statement support, interview and exam preparation[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1624266360364{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h3 class=\"purple-font remove-btm-margin\">Entry Requirements<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"remove-btm-margin\">Successfully completed <a title=\"Entry Requirements\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difc.ie\/entry-requirements\/\">high school examinations<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>We accept SPM, WAEC, IGCSEs and a range of local high school qualifications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"remove-btm-margin\">Have a minimum English level of 5.5 IELTS.<\/li>\n<li>Volunteering or work shadowing experience is an advantage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=&#8221;true&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1527074713482{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column border_color=&#8221;#ebebeb&#8221; width=&#8221;10\/12&#8243; el_class=&#8221;university-course-content&#8221;][vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;What do I study on the IFY Health Science programme?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1612518041742-30a552d0-14ec&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1612518152883{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]Like A Levels, you will study three academic modules, in addition to English for Academic Purposes.<\/p>\n<p>Academic Subject modules are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mathematics for Science<\/li>\n<li>Chemistry<\/li>\n<li>Biology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;What exams do I need to take?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1612518041778-71115916-b69a&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1612518187138{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]The NCUK IFY is assessed 30% by Coursework and 70% by examination. All assessments are set and moderated by NCUK.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;How much does it cost?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1612518191374-1663888c-dd82&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1612518277407{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]Tuition fees for the IFY Health Science programme are \u20ac17,800 plus registration. Full details for fees are <a title=\"Fees &amp; Payments\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difc.ie\/fees-payments\/\">available here<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=&#8221;true&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1527021363151{background-color: #ebebeb !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/12&#8243;][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1527021539289{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;235&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; el_class=&#8221;university-testimonial&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;university_testimonial&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1624267018900{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]\u201c<em>My experience in DIFC has been a really great and exciting journey. Not only are the teachers and staff friendly and helpful, having a class of international students from all around the world was a wonderful opportunity for me to get to know different cultures and make new friends.<\/em>\u201d\n<h4>Dawn Areen Kaur from Malaysia<\/h4>\n<p><em><strong>Graduated<\/strong> Medicine at RCSI &amp; UCD Malaysia Campus<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/12&#8243;][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1527021539289{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;7994&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; el_class=&#8221;university-testimonial&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;university_testimonial&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1529661083011{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<em>\u201cWhen I joined DIFC, my only aim was to get into one of their Medical partner universities. However, I have done more than that. The DIFC programme has helped me to improve in different critical skills, such as critical thinking, problem solving and time management skills, which are essential for a successful university life<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n<h4>Babatunde Kehinde from Nigeria<\/h4>\n<p><em><strong>Now studying<\/strong> Medicine at Royal College of Surgeons in<\/em><em>\u00a0Ireland, RCSI<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=&#8221;true&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1527074713482{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column border_color=&#8221;#ebebeb&#8221; width=&#8221;10\/12&#8243; el_class=&#8221;university-course-content&#8221;][vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;What degree can I study after studying IFY Health Science?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1612518310648-08533352-4972&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1624266424825{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]The Health Science University Pathway offers progression to Medicine and Dentistry degrees. Students would also have options in other life science degrees such as Pharmacy, Biomedical Science, Genetics, Nursing and so on.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Where can I study my degree after the IFY Health Science programme?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1612518310694-2fa8aa71-2338&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1624266469730{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]Our Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing university partners are as below. You can search our <strong><a title=\"Course Finder\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difc.ie\/course-finder\/\">course finder<\/a><\/strong> for details on entry requirements and other life science degrees.<\/p>\n<h3>Medicine<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin (RCSI)<\/li>\n<li>RCSI\u00a0 &amp; UCD Malaysia Campus (RUMC)<\/li>\n<li>University College Cork<\/li>\n<li>St George&#8217;s University, Grenada<\/li>\n<li>University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)<\/li>\n<li>University of Bristol<\/li>\n<li>Aston University<\/li>\n<li>Brunel University London<\/li>\n<li>Queen Mary University of London &#8211; Malta campus<\/li>\n<li>Charles University, Czech Republic<\/li>\n<li>University of Debrecen, Hungary<\/li>\n<li>Lithuanian University of Health Sciences<\/li>\n<li>University of Western Australia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Dentistry<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>University of Bristol<\/li>\n<li>University College Cork<\/li>\n<li>Charles University, Czech Republic<\/li>\n<li>University of Debrecen, Hungary<\/li>\n<li>Lithuanian University of Health Sciences<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;How do I apply to university?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1612518310739-d4d00d24-bdb0&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1612519016520{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]DIFC has a dedicated University Placement Officer who will help you with your university applications. Our university placement process involves career planning and advice, support with preparation of your personal statements, preparation for interviews and application support.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;What happens if I don&#8217;t get the results I was expecting?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1612519101035-40664daa-f54c&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1624266496906{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]We know that not all students achieve their predicted grades. During your university placement counselling, you will identify back-up options that would be available should you not achieve your predicted grades.\n<p>Although there is no guaranteed place in a Medicine or Dentistry\u00a0 degree, once you successfully pass the IFY Health Science programme, you will achieve a university place in a medical science related degree.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1624608174255{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]\n<div class=\" vc_custom_1624283712730\">\n<div id=\"text-block-56\" class=\"mk-text-block \">\n<h3>Teaching &amp; Facilities<\/h3>\n<div class=\"clearboth\">The IFY Health Science programme consists of interactive classroom learning, small tutorial groups and practical laboratory sessions. 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