University of Nottingham (Foundation Year)
Overview
The University of Nottingham has been running its Medicine degree from Nottingham and Derby based hospitals for over 50 years. Students are able to explore a broad range of research areas as part of your studies alongside national and international leaders in magnetic resonance imaging, cancer research, mental health technology and more. The Medical School is based in Queen’s Medical Centre, one of the UK’s largest hospitals. There are dedicated clinical skills facilities including a dissection suite and teaching laboratories for medicine and healthcare students. The hospital is located opposite University Park Campus and connected by a footbridge for easy access. Nottingham city centre is 15 minutes away by public bus or tram.
The welcoming Foundation Year gives you the benefit of small class sizes and a chance to form close relationships with your fellow students. This support network will, upon successful completion of your end of year exams, transition into the early years of Medicine.
Nottingham place emphasis on both UCAT score and GCSE performance when selecting which candidates to invite 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 this program is only open to UK applicants that meet specific widening participation criteria.
Key Points
- Foundation Year
- UCAT
- Case-Based Learning
- Compulsory BMedSci
FAQs
The University of Nottingham Foundation Year programme is a one-year course that provides an alternative route into undergraduate study for students who may not meet the entry requirements for their chosen degree programme.
The entry requirements for the University of Nottingham Foundation Year programme vary depending on the course. Generally, students must have completed their secondary education and achieved a certain level of academic attainment. English language proficiency is also required for non-native English speakers.
The University of Nottingham Foundation Year programme offers a wide range of subjects, including Arts, Business, Engineering, Sciences, and Social Sciences.
No, the University of Nottingham Foundation Year programme is only open to students who have not yet completed any undergraduate studies.
Students can apply for the University of Nottingham Foundation Year programme through UCAS or directly to the University. The application process varies depending on the student’s nationality and chosen course. Students should check the University’s website for more information.
The University of Nottingham Foundation Year programme provides students with a range of support services, including academic support, personal tutoring, and pastoral care. Students also have access to the University’s facilities and resources.
Completing the University of Nottingham Foundation Year programme provides students with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in their undergraduate studies. It also allows students to gain a deeper understanding of their chosen subject area and to develop their academic and personal skills.
About the university
| Key Information | |
| Website | nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/course/Medicine-with-a-Foundation-Year-BMedSci+and+BMBS |
| Please use enquiry form on website | |
| Phone number | 0115 951 5151 |
| Course Information | |
| Teaching style | Case-Based Learning In your foundation year you will learn all the important biology and chemistry required for medicine, mainly through classroom based learning and laboratory practicals The first few years focus on biomedical science themes though clinical cases. There isn’t specifically clinical exposure in the first few years which makes this more of a traditional course, but there is the integration of patient-centred learning through the use of cases. The final two years of the course are the clinical phase where you will be based in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire for clinical placements. |
| Course length | 6 years |
| Courses offered | 3 courses offered A100 Standard Entry Medicine - 5 years A108 Medicine with Foundation Year - 6 years A101 Graduate Entry Medicine - 4 years |
| Graduate entry | Yes |
| Foundation or access | Yes |
| University Life | |
| Local area | Nottingham With a huge student population, Nottingham is one of the most vibrant cities in the UK. No matter what your taste or budget, there's something for everyone. University Park is The University of Nottingham’s largest campus at 300 acres. Set in extensive greenery and around a lake, University Park is the focus of life for students, staff and visitors. |
| Social life | The Students' Union is the hub of student social life on campus. You can get involved with a wide range of activities including societies, sports clubs, volunteering projects, student-run groups and networks, events such as pub quizzes, live music, club nights, speed dating and comedy nights ─ in venues both on and off campus. |
| Interview | |
| Interview style | MMI 8 stations of 5 minutes each. Interviews will be on line for 2024 entry. Please see our website for more details. |
| Interview dates | Dec-Feb |
| Admissions Tests | |
| UCAT | UCAT Required Your UCAT is awarded a maximum of 60 points, with Verbal Reasoning given double weighting. A further 60 points are awarded for performance in Situational Judgement Test subtest. Applicants with a Band 4 will not be considered. Your UCAT score is combined with a score for your academic performance to decide who to invite to interview. |
| GAMSAT | N/A |
| Academic Requirements | |
| GCSE | GCSEs A minimum of five GCSEs at Level 6 (B). This must include: Maths and English Language, Chemistry and Biology or double science, if you haven't taken the individual science subjects. They need to have been studied over a two year period and that the required grades are achieved at one sitting. We will consider one GCSE subject resit in Maths, English Language, Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry or Double Science qualifications. The achieved overall resit grade must be a minimum of Level 6 (B) in Maths, English Language, Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry or Double Science (6,6) qualifications. |
| A-level | BBC BBC: must include a B in both biology (or human biology) and chemistry A pass is required in science practical tests, where these are assessed separately. We do not accept citizenship studies, critical thinking, general studies, or global perspectives. A levels need to have been studied over a two year period and that three A levels have been passed at the required grades in one sitting. |
| Scottish Advanced/Highers | - |
| IB | 28 points IB 26 overall with one of biology or chemistry at Higher Level grade 6 and a minimum of Higher Level 5 in the other. Or if taking three stand-alone Higher Level certificates: 6,6,5 at Higher Level, including one of biology or chemistry at Higher Level grade 6 and a minimum of Level 5 in the other. Plus GCSE requirements or equivalents. We will accept either of the Maths qualifications for the IB at standard level (SL) or higher level (HL). |
| Bachelor's Degree (Gradutes Only) | N/A |
| Statistics | |
| Number of applicants per interview | Home: 3 |
| Number of applicants per place | Home: 11 |
AnonymousMedic Mind Tutor
29 December 2023
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