International Foundation in Pharmacy, Health and Life Sciences

Introduction

Overview

Prepares students for entry to Year 1 of a science-related undergraduate degree, including Physiotherapy, Pharmacy and Biomedicine at UEA.

On campus and online study options
This program is available to study either on campus or online – giving students the flexibility to choose what’s best for them.

If your student starts online, they’ll have the opportunity to transfer to an on-campus program the following term. They’ll need to meet any visa requirements and demonstrate good attendance and performance during their studies online.

If your student applies for an Online Extended program, they’ll be offered an Online Academic English plus online or on-campus academic pathway study plan.

Key information

Practical lessons in laboratories and fieldwork offer hands-on experience.
Learn from guest speakers, including university academics, health practitioners and patients.
Develop reflective skills through a personal development portfolio.
Students aiming for competitive health courses learn about UK healthcare, NHS values and relevant health topics, helping them to succeed in university interviews.
Mock interviews and training for MMIs (multiple mini interviews).
Pharmacy applicants take a module that is largely taught by the School of Pharmacy, alongside UEA students.

Fast facts

Class duration

English classes per week: 6-8 hours
Subject module classes per week: 14-20 hours
Average total per week: 22-23 hours

Classes are held Monday to Friday between 8.30am-6.30pm, excluding bank holidays.

Class Size

Maximum class size for English language teaching　17

Award

International Foundation Certificate (RQF Level 3) from UEA.

Teaching

Teaching methods

Lectures.
Interactive workshops.
Practical laboratory exercises.
Field trips.
Discussion-based health and life science preparation classes.

Why University of East Anglia?

3rd in the UK for Physiotherapy (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020.
14th in the UK for Pharmacology and Pharmacy (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020.
Specialised Pharmacy, Health and Life Science teaching facilities, including a dedicated SLT lab, anatomy suite, cutting-edge assistive technology NEAT suite, and an in-house pharmacy dispensary.
Placements on Pharmacy, Health and Life Science courses give students intensive experience in their future professional roles.
Option to undertake research projects at the Norwich Research Park, Quadram Institute, John Innes Centre, Earlham Institute, and Biomedical Research Centre.
Clinical staff from the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) teach on the Health Science and Biomedicine programmes, in addition to the research-led teaching delivered by university academics.

Student success

95% Passed

93% Eligible

Take a look at our student progression results in International Foundation in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths areas in 2018-19.

Passed: % of those who completed their pathway

Eligible: % eligible to progress to the University of East Anglia of those who passed

2022-23

Start Dates	September January
Program length	3 Terms

Entry requirements

Age requirement

Academic requirements

Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades.

English language entry requirements

3 Terms: IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in Writing and Reading and 4.5 in all other subskills) or equivalent. IELTS 6.0 minimum overall with minimum of 6.0 in all subskills for students aiming to progress to Nursing, Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy. IELTS 6.0 minimum overall with minimum of 5.5 in all subskills for students aiming to progress to Pharmacy. IELTS 6.5 minimum overall with minimum of 6.5 in all subskills for students aiming to progress to Speech and Language Therapy.

Dates & fees

September 2022 start
(3 Terms)

Mon 26 September 2022 - Fri 16 December 2022
Mon 9 January 2023 - Fri 24 March 2023
Mon 10 April 2023 - Fri 2 June 2023

January 2023 start
(3 Terms)

Mon 9 January 2023 - Fri 31 March 2023
Tue 11 April 2023 - Fri 30 June 2023
Mon 10 July 2023 - Fri 25 August 2023

Modules

A total of 120 credits must be earnt to successfully complete the pathway programme.

Term 1 modules

Credit value

Academic English and Study Skills

40 Credits

Biology and Human Physiology

30 Credits

Foundation Chemistry

15 Credits

Further Chemistry

10 Credits

Numerical and Analytical Skills

20 Credits

Term 1 specialist modules

Credit value

Preparation for Health and Life Sciences

15 Credits

Progression

= Placement option available

= Study abroad option available

Degree subject

Final level %

English level %

Additional requirements

Adult Nursing-BSc (Hons)

65%

70%

65% in Biology and Human Physiology and 70% in English (with 70% in all components). Interview required

Biochemistry (with a Year in Industry)-BSc (Hons)

60%

65%

65% in both Chemistry modules. Minimum English 55% in all components.

Biochemistry-BSc (Hons)

60%

65% in both Chemistry modules. Minimum English 55% in all components.

Biochemistry-MSci

70%

65%

Foundation Chemistry 65%, Further Chemistry 65% . Minimum English 55% in all components.

Biological Sciences (with a Year Abroad)-BSc (Hons)

65%

Biology and Human Physiology 65%. Minimum English 55% in all components.

Biological Sciences (with a Year in Industry)-BSc (Hons)

60%

65%

Biology and Human Physiology 65%. Minimum English 55% in all components.

Biological Sciences-BSc (Hons)

60%

Biology and Human Physiology 65%. Minimum English 55% in all components.

Biological Sciences-MSci

70%

65%

Biology and Human Physiology 65%. Minimum English 60% in all components.

Biomedicine-BSc (Hons)

60%

Biology and Human Physiology 65%, Foundation Chemistry 65%. Minimum English 55% in all components.

Chemistry with a Year Abroad-MChem

70%

60%

Foundation Chemistry 65%, Further Chemistry 65%. Minimum English 55% in all components.

Chemistry with a Year in Industry-MChem

70%

60%

Foundation Chemistry 65%, Further Chemistry 65%. Minimum English 55% in all components.

Chemistry-BSc (Hons)

60%

65% in both Chemistry modules. Minimum English 55% in all components.

Chemistry-MChem

70%

60%

Foundation Chemistry 65%, Further Chemistry 65%. Minimum English 55% in all components.

Children's Nursing-BSc (Hons)

70%

65% in Biology and Human Physiology and 70% in English (with 70% in all components). Interview required

Cognitive Psychology-MSci

70%

65%

Mathematics 65%. Minimum English 60% in all components.

Developmental Psychology with a Year Abroad-BSc (Hons)

60%

65%

Minimum English 55% in all components. Foundation Mathematics 60% or Mathematics (FPE/FMA) 50% or Numerical & Analytical Skills 50%.

Developmental Psychology-BSc (Hons)

60%

Minimum English 55% in all components. Foundation Mathematics 60% or Mathematics (FPE/FMA) 50% or Numerical & Analytical Skills 50%.

Developmental Psychology-MSci

70%

65%

Mathematics 65%. Minimum English 60% in all components.

Ecology and Conservation with a Year Abroad-BSc (Hons)

65%

Biology and Human Physiology 65%. Minimum English 55% in all components.

Ecology and Conservation-BSc (Hons)

60%

65%

Biology and Human Physiology 65%. Minimum English 55% in all components.

Environmental Sciences with a Placement Year-BSc (Hons)

60%

65%

Minimum English 60% in all components

Environmental Sciences-BSc (Hons)

60%

Minimum English 55% in all components.

Environmental Sciences-MSci

70%

65%

Mathematics (FPE) or Numerical & Analytical Skills (FPL) 60%. Minimum English 55% in all components

Geography and International Development with a Year Abroad-BA (Hons)

60%

65%

Minimum English 55% in all components. Foundation Mathematics 60% or Mathematics (FPE/FMA) 50% or Numerical & Analytical Skills 50%.

Geography and International Development-BA (Hons)

60%

65%

Minimum English 55% in all components. Foundation Mathematics 60% or Mathematics (FPE/FMA) 50% or Numerical & Analytical Skills 50%.

Geography-BA (Hons)

60%

65%

Minimum English 55% in all components.

Geography-BSc (Hons)

60%

65%

Minimum English 55% in all components.

Geology with Geography with a Year Abroad-MSci

70%

65%

Mathematics (FPE) or Numerical & Analytical Skills (FPL) 60%. Minimum English 55% in all components.

Geology with Geography-BSc (Hons)

60%

Minimum English 55% in all components.

Geology with Geography-MSci

70%

65%

Mathematics (FPE) or Numerical & Analytical Skills (FPL) 60%. Minimum English 55% in all components

International Development Management with a Placement Year-BA (Hons)

60%

65%

Minimum English 55% in all components. Foundation Mathematics 60% or Mathematics (FPE/FMA) 50% or Numerical & Analytical Skills 50%.

International Development Management with a Year Abroad-BA (Hons)

60%

65%

Minimum English 55% in all components. Foundation Mathematics 60% or Mathematics (FPE/FMA) 50% or Numerical & Analytical Skills 50%.

International Development Management-BA (Hons)

60%

65%

Minimum English 55% in all components. Foundation Mathematics 60% or Mathematics (FPE/FMA) 50% or Numerical & Analytical Skills 50%.

International Development and the Environment with Overseas Placement-BSc (Hons)

60%

65%

Minimum English 55% in all components. Foundation Mathematics 60% or Mathematics (FPE/FMA) 50% or Numerical & Analytical Skills 50%.

International Development and the Environment with a Year Abroad-BSc (Hons)

60%

65%

Minimum English 55% in all components. Foundation Mathematics 60% or Mathematics (FPE/FMA) 50% or Numerical & Analytical Skills 50%.

International Development and the Environment-BSc (Hons)

60%

65%

Minimum English 55% in all components. Foundation Mathematics 60% or Mathematics (FPE/FMA) 50% or Numerical & Analytical Skills 50%.

International Development with Anthropology with Overseas Placement-BA (Hons)

60%

65%

Minimum English 55% in all components. Foundation Mathematics 60% or Mathematics (FPE/FMA) 50% or Numerical & Analytical Skills 50%.

International Development with Anthropology with a Year Abroad-BA (Hons)

60%

65%

Minimum English 55% in all components. Foundation Mathematics 60% or Mathematics (FPE/FMA) 50% or Numerical & Analytical Skills 50%.

International Development with Anthropology-BA (Hons)

60%

65%

Minimum English 55% in all components. Foundation Mathematics 60% or Mathematics (FPE/FMA) 50% or Numerical & Analytical Skills 50%.

International Development with Economics with Overseas Placement-BA (Hons)

60%

65%

Minimum English 55% in all components. Foundation Mathematics 60% or Mathematics (FPE/FMA) 50% or Numerical & Analytical Skills 50%.

International Development with Economics with a Year Abroad-BA (Hons)

60%

65%

Minimum English 55% in all components. Foundation Mathematics 60% or Mathematics (FPE/FMA) 50% or Numerical & Analytical Skills 50%.

International Development with Economics-BA (Hons)

60%

65%

Minimum English 55% in all components. Foundation Mathematics 60% or Mathematics (FPE/FMA) 50% or Numerical & Analytical Skills 50%.

International Development with Overseas Placement-BA (Hons)

60%

65%

Minimum English 55% in all components. Foundation Mathematics 60% or Mathematics (FPE/FMA) 50% or Numerical & Analytical Skills 50%.

International Development with Politics with Overseas Placement-BA (Hons)

60%

65%

Minimum English 55% in all components. Foundation Mathematics 60% or Mathematics (FPE/FMA) 50% or Numerical & Analytical Skills 50%.

International Development with Politics with a Year Abroad-BA (Hons)

60%

65%

Minimum English 55% in all components. Foundation Mathematics 60% or Mathematics (FPE/FMA) 50% or Numerical & Analytical Skills 50%.

International Development with Politics-BA (Hons)

60%

65%

Minimum English 55% in all components. Foundation Mathematics 60% or Mathematics (FPE/FMA) 50% or Numerical & Analytical Skills 50%.

International Development with a Year Abroad-BA (Hons)

60%

65%

Minimum English 55% in all components. Foundation Mathematics 60% or Mathematics (FPE/FMA) 50% or Numerical & Analytical Skills 50%.

International Development-BA (Hons)

60%

Minimum English 55% in all components. Foundation Mathematics 60% or Mathematics (FPE/FMA) 50% or Numerical & Analytical Skills 50%.

Learning Disabilities Nursing-BSc (Hons)

65%

70%

65% in Biology and Human Physiology and 70% in English (with 70% in all components). Interview required

Marine Sciences with a Placement Year-BSc (Hons)

60%

Minimum 55% in all English components

Marine Sciences with a Year Abroad-MSci

70%

60%

Minimum of 60% from Mathematics or Numerical Analytical Skills. Minimum of 55% in all English components

Marine Sciences-BSc (Hons)

60%

Minimum 55% in all English components

Marine Sciences-MSci

70%

60%

Minimum of 60% from Mathematics or Numerical Analytical Skills. Minimum of 55% in all English components

Media and International Development with Overseas Placement-BA (Hons)

60%

65%

Minimum English 55% in all components. Foundation Mathematics 60% or Mathematics (FPE/FMA) 50% or Numerical & Analytical Skills 50%.

Media and International Development with a Year Abroad-BA (Hons)

60%

65%

Minimum English 55% in all components. Foundation Mathematics 60% or Mathematics (FPE/FMA) 50% or Numerical & Analytical Skills 50%.

Media and International Development-BA (Hons)

60%

Minimum English 55% in all components. Foundation Mathematics 60% or Mathematics (FPE/FMA) 50% or Numerical & Analytical Skills 50%.

Mental Health Nursing-BSc (Hons)

65%

70%

65% in Biology and Human Physiology and 70% in English (with 70% in all components). Interview required

Microbiology with a Placement Year-BSc

60%

65% from Foundation Biology and Human Physiology. Minimum 55% in all English components.

Microbiology-BSc

60%

65% from Foundation Biology and Human Physiology. Minimum 55% in all English components.

Midwifery-BSc (Hons)

75%

70%

Minimum 65% in Biology and Human Physiology. Minimum 70% in all English components.

Molecular Biology and Genetics-BSc (Hons)

60%

Biology and Human Physiology 65%. Minimum English 55% in all components.

Natural Sciences with a Placement Year-BSc (Hons)

70%

65%

70% in the two Science modules. Minimum English 60% in all components. Interview required

Natural Sciences with a Year Abroad-BSc (Hons)

70%

65%

70% in the two Science modules. Minimum English 55% in all components. Interview required

Natural Sciences-BSc (Hons)

70%

65%

70% in the two Science modules. Minimum English 55% in all components. Interview required

Natural Sciences-MNatSci

80%

65%

70% in the two Science modules. Minimum English 55% in all components. Interview required

Occupational Therapy-BSc (Hons)

65%

70%

65% in Biology and Human Physiology and 70% in English (with 70% in all components). Interview required.

Pharmacology and Drug Discovery-BSc (Hons)

60%

65%

65% from Foundation Chemistry and Further Chemistry. Minimum English 55% in all components.

Pharmacy with a Placement Year-MPharm

65%

70%

60% in each English component. Interview Required.

Pharmacy-MPharm

65%

70%

60% in each English component. Interview Required.

Physical Activity and Health with a Year Abroad-BSc (Hons)

60%

65%

Biology and Human Physiology 60%, Minimum English 60% in all components.

Physical Activity and Health-BSc (Hons)

60%

65%

Biology and Human Physiology 60%, Minimum English 60% in all components.

Physical Education with a Year Abroad-BSc (Hons)

60%

65%

Biology and Human Physiology 60%, Minimum English 60% in all components.

Physical Education, Sport and Health with a Year Abroad-BSc (Hons)

60%

65%

Biology and Human Physiology 60%, Minimum English 60% in all components.

Physical Education, Sport and Health-BSc (Hons)

60%

65%

Biology and Human Physiology 60%, Minimum English 60% in all components.

Physical Education-BSc (Hons)

60%

65%

Biology and Human Physiology 60%, Minimum English 60% in all components.

Physiotherapy-BSc (Hons)

75%

70%

65% in Biology and Human Physiology and 70% in English (with 70% in all components). Interview required.

Psychology-BSc (Hons)

60%

Minimum English 55% in all components. Foundation Mathematics 60% or Mathematics (FPE/FMA) 50% or Numerical & Analytical Skills 50%.

Social Psychology with a Year Abroad-BSc (Hons)

60%

65%

Minimum English 55% in all components. Foundation Mathematics 60% or Mathematics (FPE/FMA) 50% or Numerical & Analytical Skills 50%.

Social Psychology-BSc (Hons)

60%

65%

Minimum English 55% in all components. Foundation Mathematics 60% or Mathematics (FPE/FMA) 50% or Numerical & Analytical Skills 50%.

Social Psychology-MSci

70%

65%

Mathematics 65%. Minimum English 60% in all components.

Speech and Language Therapy-BSc (Hons)

75%

Minimum English 75% is each subskill. Interview required.

Sports Development with a Year Abroad-BSc (Hons)

60%

65%

Biology and Human Physiology 60%, Minimum English 60% in all components.

Sports Development-BSc (Hons)

60%

Biology and Human Physiology 60%, Minimum English 60% in all components.