University of Leicester (Foundation Year)
Overview
The University of Leicester has been training medical professionals for the past 40 years. The curriculum takes patient-centered approach with the integration of clinical attachments early from year 1. Leicester Medical School are keen to incorporate modern technology into teaching, and generously provide all students with iPads to facilitate this. The facilities are modern, with a recent £42 million investment to create the most up-to-date learning environment. Leicester are one of the only medical schools to still provide the opportunity to perform full-body dissections in their fully-equipped and recently renovated dissecting rooms.
Leicester place equal emphasis on UCAT score and previous academic experience (such as GCSE performance or degree classification when selecting applicants to interview. Therefore it makes an ideal choice for candidates with a strong academic background as well as good UCAT performance. It’s also possible for an exceptional UCAT score to compensate for lower academic history, and vice versa, so it could also be a good choice for candidates who are extremely strong in either of these aspects.
Please note that the Foundation Year program is only open to applicants that meet specific widening participation criteria.
Key Points
- Foundation Year
- UCAT
- Integrated Course
- Optional Intercalation
FAQs
The Foundation Year program at the University of Leicester is designed for students who do not meet the entry requirements for a degree program but have the potential to succeed at university. It is a one-year course that provides students with the necessary academic skills and knowledge to progress onto a degree program.
The entry requirements for the Foundation Year program vary depending on the course. Generally, students need to have at least 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including English and Maths. Some courses may also require specific subjects or grades.
The Foundation Year program is available for a range of undergraduate degree courses at the University of Leicester, including subjects such as Business, Law, Psychology, and Engineering.
The Foundation Year program involves a combination of academic study, skills development, and personal support. Students will study core subjects such as Maths, English, and IT skills, as well as subject-specific modules. There will also be opportunities for work experience, mentoring, and personal development.
Yes, students who successfully complete the Foundation Year program at the University of Leicester will be able to progress onto their chosen undergraduate degree program. The Foundation Year program provides students with the necessary academic skills and knowledge to succeed at university, and prepares them for the challenges of degree-level study.
The Foundation Year program at the University of Leicester provides students with a solid foundation for their future academic and professional success. It offers an alternative route into higher education for students who may not have met the entry requirements for a degree program. The program also provides students with the opportunity to develop their academic and personal skills, and gain valuable work experience.
About the university
| Key Information | |
| Website | Website |
| [email protected] | |
| Phone number | 0116 252 2969 |
| Course Information | |
| Teaching style | Integrated Patient-focused from the very beginning, with clinical attachments in each year of studies and starting in Year 1. All students are provided with iPads to help annotate lecture notes and group work. During the foundation year you'll learn alongside Biological Science students while also learning clinical skills and meeting your very first patients. |
| Course length | 6 years |
| Courses offered | 2 courses offered: A100 Standard-Entry Medicine - 5 years A199 Medicine with Foundation Year - 6 years |
| Graduate entry | No |
| Foundation or access | Yes |
| University Life | |
| Local area | Leicester The city of Leicester is a lively, culturally diverse student city with a huge variety of bars and clubs offering student nights and discounts. The campus is relatively compact but still close enough to the city centre that everything you need is in easy walking distance. |
| Social life | The Student's Union is at the centre of the campus, acting as the social hub of the university, providing space to meet, eat and relax, and hosting the UK's only on-campus O2 Academy for great nights out. The 'SU' is also home to over 200 students clubs and societies covering sports, performance, media, cultures and faiths, politics and campaigning - plus societies for every academic subject. |
| Interview | |
| Interview style | MMI 6 stations |
| Interview dates | Dec-Mar |
| Admissions Tests | |
| UCAT | UCAT Required You academic score will be combined with your UCAT score to decide which candidates to invite to interview. The UCAT is given equal weighting to academic performance. |
| GAMSAT | N/A |
| Academic Requirements | |
| GCSE | GCSEs You must have achieved at least a grade C or 5 in English Language (as a first language), Maths, and two sciences, including Chemistry and Biology, or Double Science. |
| A-level | BBB We require school leavers to have predicted or obtained minimum A-level grades of BBB in Chemistry or Biology, and one of Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Maths or Psychology, and a third subject excluding General Studies, Critical Thinking, Citizenship Studies or Global Perspectives. We will consider applicants with predicted or obtained ABC provided the grade C is in the third subject. All A-levels should be taken within 2 years of your GCSEs. We accept the BTEC National Extended Diploma: DDD in Applied Science. We do not accept other BTEC National Extended Diplomas because they do not cover enough of the required science subject material. We will accept a single BTEC in conjunction with two A-levels, provided that one A-levels is Chemistry or Biology and the other is Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths or Psychology provided there is not significant subject overlap with the A Levels. T-Level: Distinction in Science, with a minimum of B in the core component and a minimum of merit in the occupational specialism |
| Scottish Advanced/Highers | Please contact admissions office |
| IB | 30 points We also accept the International Baccalaureate, for which we require at least 30 points overall, with 5 points each from 3 Higher Level subjects including Chemistry or Biology, and one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths or Psychology. |
| Bachelor's Degree (Gradutes Only) | N/A |
| Statistics | |
| Number of applicants per interview | Home: 4, International: N/A |
| Number of applicants per place | Home: 17.6, International: N/A |
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