Students who successfully complete the programme can join a Medical Sciences Foundation at the following universities:
Keele University will consider applications from L3IFDHES Healthcare Sciences students to:
// Keele University
• Pharmacy
• Nursing (Adult, Children’s, Learning Disability and Mental Health)
• Midwifery
• Physiotherapy
• Radiography
• Rehabilitation & Exercise Science
• Public Health undergraduate Degree programmes
And a route to Pharmacy in the UK with progression to:
MPharm Pharmacy | 75% overall with 70% in each component + interview |
BSc Nursing (Adult Nursing, Children’s Nursing, Learning Disability Nursing, Mental Health Nursing) | 50% average with minimum of 50% in maths module + interview |
BSc Midwifery | 60% average with minimum of 50% in maths module + interview |
MSc Physiotherapy | 60% overall with 60% in Biology + guaranteed interview for NCC applicants |
BSc Radiography (Diagnostic Imaging) | 60% overall with a science subject taken + guaranteed interview for NCC applicants |
BSc Rehabilitation & Exercise Science | 50% average with a science subject taken |
BSc Public Health | 50% average with equivalent of grade 4/C in GCSE Maths (we will consider all International Foundation Diploma streams for this course) |
// Lithuanian University of Health Sciences
Subject to an entrance exam, students can apply for:
• MSc in Veterinary Sciences, Veterinary Doctor (6 years)
• MSc in Health Sciences, Doctor (6 years)
• MSc in Health Sciences, Doctor Odontologist (5 years)
• MSc in Health Sciences, Pharmacist (5 years)
• BSc in Health Sciences, General Practice Nurse (4 years)
• BSc in Health Sciences, Occupational Therapist (4 years)
• BSc in Health Sciences, Physiotherapist (4 years)
// Manchester Metropolitan University
Overall average of 50% and no less than 40% in any module. Optional L3IFDHES/IFD modules must be appropriate to the chosen degree programme; IELTS 6.0 overall (min. 5.5 in each subcomponent) or equivalent.
• BSc (Hons) Biology
• BSc (Hons) Biology with study in Europe, North America or Australia
• BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science
• BSc (Hons) Chemistry
• BSc (Hons) Human Biosciences
• BSc (Hons) Human Geography
• BSc (Hons) Human Geography (sandwich)
• BSc (Hons) Human Geography with Study in North America or Australia
• BSc (Hons) Medicinal and Biological Chemistry
• BSc (Hons) Medicinal and Biological Chemistry with Study Abroad
• BSc (Hons) Microbiology and Molecular Biology
• BSc (Hons) Microbiology and Molecular Biology with Study Abroad
• BSc (Hons) Nutritional Sciences
• BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Chemistry
• BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Chemistry with Study Abroad
• BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Nutrition
• BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science
• BSc (Hons) Sport Science and Human Physiology
• BSc (Hons) Sport, Physical Activity and Health
// University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)
The standard requirements for Medical Sciences Foundation Year are as follows:
• 80 points at A2
• 5 GCSE at grade C/4 including English and Maths, or equivalent
• IELTS 6.0 or IELTS 7.0 to progress to MBBS/MPAS
For applicants wishing to apply from the NCC Level 3 International Foundation Diploma, we require 40% overall or above from 8 Units and 2 Electives.
The below table outlines standard entry requirements for non-subjects specific courses:
UCAS Points | NCC Level 3 International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education |
80 | 40% overall or above from 8 Units and 2 Electives |
96 | 50% overall or above from 8 Units and 2 Electives |
104 | 50% overall or above from 8 Units and 2 Electives |
104 – 112 | 50% overall or above from 8 Units and 2 Electives |
112 | 50% overall or above from 8 Units and 2 Electives |
120 | 60% overall or above from 8 Units and 2 Electives |
128 ABB | 65% overall or above from 8 Units and 2 Electives |
AAB | 70% overall or above from 8 Units and 2 Electives |
// University of Greenwich
Overall average of 50% (Merit) IELTS 6.0 (no band less than 5.5).
• BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Sciences
• BSc (Hons) Human Nutrition
• BSc (Hons) Sports Science
Overall average of 50% (Merit). Also requires an interview and IELTS 6.0 (no band less than 5.5).
• BSc (Hons) Sport Science with Coaching
• BSc (Hons) Sport Sciences with Professional Football Coaching