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\"MalaysianCongratulations – You’ve received your High School results!<\/h2>\n

This is a very exciting time for you, but can also be a very stressful time as you try to work out what your next step is.<\/p>\n

You may be considering studying abroad \u2013 but do you do A Levels first? Or should you look at Foundation programmes, such as the DIFC International Foundation Year<\/a> instead? What\u2019s the difference? All these questions can be quite overwhelming, so here is a quick guide to how you can use your High School results to find the best option for studying abroad<\/p>\n\n

What Universities accept the Foundation?<\/h3>\n

The International Foundation Year (IFY) offered at DIFC is specifically designed by NCUK \u2013 a group of leading UK Universities \u2013 to help prepare you to progress to your undergraduate degree studies. NCUK guarantees that 100% of students who pass the IFY programme will be offered a place at University in their field of study.<\/p>\n

The IFY bridges the gap between your local High School qualification and a place on a University degree.<\/p>\n

With our network of over 60 university partners worldwide, you have over 4,000 course options onto which you can progress. The IFY is recognised by over 60 NCUK and DIFC partner Universities<\/a> in Ireland, the UK and worldwide, including our specialist Medical partner Universities<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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NCUK Universities<\/h3>\n

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What do I study in my foundation course?<\/h3>\n

The IFY is specifically tailored to suit the needs for international students and provides academic preparation for your first year of undergraduate study in Ireland or the UK.<\/p>\n

There are 4 main pathways for students:<\/p>\n

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  1. Business & Management<\/a><\/strong>: for progression to Business, Law, Accounting & Finance, Hospitality Management, Humanities & Arts degrees<\/li>\n
  2. Engineering & Technology<\/strong><\/a><\/u>:\u00a0for studying Engineering or Computer Science related degrees<\/li>\n
  3. Science<\/a><\/strong>: for progression to Pharmacy, Biochemistry, Biomedical Science, Allied Health, Environmental Science or general Science related degrees<\/li>\n
  4. Health Science<\/strong><\/a><\/u>:\u00a0<\/strong>for studying Medicine, Dentistry or Nursing<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

    What are the entry requirements?<\/h3>\n

    The entry requirements for the most common High School qualifications recognised by DIFC for admission to the IFY programme can be accessed here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n

    What is the difference between A Levels and a Foundation course?<\/h3>\n

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    However, the differences extend far beyond this and include:<\/p>\n