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International Foundation in Biological and Biomedical Sciences

High-quality preparation for entry to the first year of your Bachelors degree at Newcastle University Medical School

Unrivalled preparation in English, Science and Maths skills for direct entry to your bachelor's degree at the Newcastle University Medical School.

Why apply for the international foundation programme?

  • full university status
  • a quality assured university programme
  • a campus based programme with access to university facilities
  • a conditional offer of a place on the first year of a relevant undergraduate
    degree at Newcastle University
  • guaranteed university placement for all successful students
  • the highest levels of personal care and support

 

  • Modules
  • Entry requirements
  • Dates and Prices
  • Assessment
  • How to apply

What will I study?

English for Academic Purposes Four key skill areas are covered: reading, writing, listening and speaking. The aim is to prepare you to be able to operate successfully in an undergraduate study environment.
Study Skills and IT The skills covered will include: personal and time organisation, library and information skills, using and interpreting data, team working skills, problem solving skills, examination and revision techniques, presentation skills and avoiding plagiarism. You'll also learn core ICT (Information Communication Technology) skills.
Mathematics and Statistics This module is designed to develop your competence in several important areas of mathematics: algebra, geometry and numerical methods. Part two goes on to cover trigonometry, calculus, differentiation and integration.
Foundation Physics This module builds on basic physics knowledge to develop the descriptive and mathematical understanding of the physical principles required for studying physical sciences and engineering at higher levels.
Foundation Chemistry This module develops the concepts in physical, inorganic and organic chemistry.
Foundation Biology Topics include cellular life, enzymes, biochemistry, of energy production, molecular genetics of inheritence, the organisation of the human body and the biological systems vital to its function. You'll also learn about classification, evolution, human physiology, plant biology and ecology.

 

Where will it take me?

This course leads to the following Bachelors degree at Newcastle University:

 

Agriculture, Food and Rural Development Biology

BSc (Hons) Agri-Business Management

BSc (Hons) Agriculture with final year options in Agronomy, Farm Business Management and Animal Production Science

BSc (Hons) Animal Science (Companion Animal Studies)

BSc (Hons) Animal Science (Livestock technology)

BSc (Hons) Environmental Science

BSc (Hons) Food and Human Nutrition

BSc (Hons) Zoology

 

Biomedical Sciences Genetics

BSc (Hons) Biochemistry

BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences (3 years)

BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences with Business

BSc (Hons) Biotechnology

BSc (Hons) Biotechnology with Industrial Placement Year

BSc (Hons) Pharmacology

BSc (Hons) Physiological Sciences

BSc (Hons) Biomedical Genetics

 

Marine Sciences  

BSc (Hons) Marine Biology

BSc (Hons) Marine Zoology

BSc (Hons) Marine Biology Oceanography

  

 

Psychology
BSc (Hons) Psychology

How do I qualify?

Academic requirements: You need to have completed 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with very good grades.
English requirements:

Four term: a minimum of IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 4.5 in all subskills) or an equivalent score

Three term: a minimum of IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in all subskills) or an equivalent score

Students who have achieved a minimum of IELTS 5.5 overall but have less than IELTS 5.0 in one or more sub-skills will be evaluated on a case by case basis
Age

17 years and above

All students commencing courses on a published September start date must be 17 years old by 31st December of that calendar year. For all other start dates, students must be 17 years old on the published start date of the course.

 

 

When can I start?

Start date Term dates Fees
July Start (4 terms) Mon 02 Jul 2012 to Fri 14 Jun 2013 £17,140
September Start (4 terms) Mon 24 Sep 2012 to Fri 06 Sep 2013 £17,140
September Start (3 terms) Mon 24 Sep 2012 to Fri 14 Jun 2013 £13,490
January Start (3 terms) Mon 07 Jan 2013 to Fri 06 Sep 2013 £13,490

 

 

 

Tuition fees do not include 

  • text books - an additional charge in the region of £160 per academic course (3 terms), £200 per academic course (4 terms)
  • an additional £300 per year to cover the use of laboratory facilities. 

Tracking your progress

Entry to all honours degrees at Newcastle University is highly competitive, and students hoping to progress to Newcastle must maintain high standards throughout their programme.

Whilst your grades in the Foundation programme do not count towards the final degree, your performance will be used to determine whether you meet the specified progression grades for direct entry to your chosen degree at the University. Assessment is both formal and informal.

Informally you will be given advice and feedback throughout your programme from your teachers. You will also be assessed via a combination of examinations at the end of each semester and coursework including

  • written essays
  • reports
  • field notebooks
  • practical exercises
  • group and individual research projects
  • bibliographical searches
  • oral and video presentations
  • problem solving

How do I apply?

Apply online

You can apply online by filling out an application form. This application form is accessible through the green 'Apply now' button. You must include scanned versions of all important documents listed below. On receipt of your application we will make an assessment based on the requirements of the course. We aim to reply within 48 hours, although this is dependent on us receiving all the required information.

Important documents

The INTO Admissions office will only process complete applications.

Your application package must include:

  • Completed application form, signed by the student applicant or the legal guardian
  • Personal contact details
  • Next of kin details
  • Proposed further study programme
  • Copy(ies) of highest academic qualifications latest transcript/certificate original along with English translated version (all documents should be supported with an English version with school stamp or agent stamp)
  • Latest English language certificate/s

To check whether you qualify for this course please see link to requirements together with the country specific requirements available for download below.

Apply by post

If you are not applying online please send your completed application package, including copies of your supporting documents listed above directly to us at:

INTO Newcastle University Admissions 
1st Floor
96-98 Queens Road
Brighton BN1 3YB
United Kingdom

 

What happens next?

If your application is successful, you will receive:

  • An offer of a place
  • Confirmed course dates
  • Indication of fees that will be payable
  • Acceptance form
  • Copy of the terms and conditions
  • Insurance information and application form
  • 'Under 18 years old' information pack (if applicable)


To reserve your place at INTO Newcastle University you will need to return all application forms mentioned above with £1,000 tuition deposit and £3,000 accommodation deposit. Once received we will issue documents to support the UK student visa process. Full fees will need to be received at least 4 weeks prior to your course start date.

 

Questions

If you have any queries about the applications process, or which course to study, please complete our enquiry form.

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  • Where does this course lead?

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