Program Overview

International Foundation in Life Sciences, Health Sciences and Pharmacy

Overview

Prepare for entry to Year 1 of an undergraduate degree in pharmacy, health or life sciences at the University of East Anglia (UEA). You’ll participate in interactive, discussion-based classes and complete a research project to develop a strong understanding of issues in healthcare and life sciences.

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.
• UEA is 3rd in the UK for Physiotherapy (The Complete University Guide 2025) and top 30 for Pharmacology and Pharmacy (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025).
• Specialized facilities at UEA include a dedicated SLT lab, anatomy suite, cutting-edge assistive technology NEAT suite, and an in-house pharmacy dispensary.

Course Details

International Foundation in Life Sciences, Health Sciences and Pharmacy

• University of East Anglia International Study Centre
• Duration: 4 Terms
• Start Date: 30 June 2025
• End Date: 26 June 2026

Entry Requirements

• Age Requirement: 16
• Academic Requirements: Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades.
• English Language Requirements:
  • IELTS 4.5 overall (with a minimum of 4.5 in Writing and Reading and no less than 4.0 in other subskills) or equivalent.
  • IELTS 5.5 minimum overall with minimum of 5.5 in all subskills for students aiming to progress to Nursing, Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy.
  • IELTS 5.5 minimum overall with minimum of 5.0 in all subskills for students aiming to progress to Pharmacy.
  • IELTS 6.0 minimum overall with minimum of 6.0 in all subskills for students aiming to progress to Speech and Language Therapy.

Important Dates

• 2025 Summer Start (June)
  • Term 1 summer: 30 June 2025 - 12 September 2025
  • Term 2 fall: 22 September 2025 - 12 December 2025
  • Term 3 spring: 5 January 2026 - 20 March 2026
  • Term 4 summer: 6 April 2026 - 26 June 2026

Fees and Pricing

• Estimated cost of attendance:
  • Tuition fee: £18,995.00
  • Accommodation: £2,079.00 - £12,502.00
  • Enrolment fee (Compulsory): £250.00
  • Textbooks (Compulsory): £70.00 - £415.00
  • Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent): £500.00
  • Approximate cost: £21,894.00 - £32,662.00

Modules

• Core modules:
  • Study Ready with English and Employability (40 Credit Units)
  • Academic English (Term 1) (20 Credit Units)
  • Preparation for Health and Life Sciences Careers (20 Credit Units)
  • Chemistry (20 Credit Units)
  • Biology and Human Physiology (20 Credit Units)
  • Mathematics (20 Credit Units)

Progression

• After successfully completing your pathway programme and achieving the specified academic and English language requirements, you can enter your degree.
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