Health Science (Medicine) Foundation Programme
If you are interested in studying Medicine or Dentistry, but lack the entry requirements or have completed O Levels, this is an alternative route to entry. This programme is designed to prepare international students for entry to Medicine or Dentistry degrees.
Duration
9 months (September intake) or 7 months (January intake).
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
• Successfully completed high school examinations
• We accept SPM, WAEC, IGCSEs and a range of local high school qualifications
• Have a minimum English level of 5.5 IELTS.
• Volunteering or work shadowing experience is an advantage.
Careers / Further progression
What degree can I study after studying IFY Health Science?
The Health Science University Pathway offers progression to Medicine and Dentistry degrees. Students would also have options in other life science degrees such as Pharmacy, Biomedical Science, Genetics, Nursing and so on.
Further information
Start: September & January
In Campus
€17,800 plus registration.
Applications will only be accepted at our Head Office. Email or call our Nass facility with any application queries.
Head Office
Suite 4, Osprey complex
John Devoy Park
Naas – Co. Kildare
Ireland
Phone: +353-45-866671
Fax: +353-45-866655
Email: info@difc.ie
DIFC has a dedicated University Placement Officer who will help you with your university applications. Our university placement process involves career planning and advice, support with preparation of your personal statements, preparation for interviews and application support.
Foundation Medicine Courses | Health Sciences Foundation Year
DIFC’s International Foundation Medicine Courses
The International Foundation Medicine Course – Health Science programme is a specialised foundation course designed to support international students to progress to studying Medicine or Dentistry.
If you are interested in studying Medicine or Dentistry, but lack the entry requirements or have completed O Levels, this is an alternative route to entry. This programme is designed to prepare international students for entry to Medicine or Dentistry degrees.
Who is the Medicine Foundation Pathway for?
The International Foundation Year -Health Science programme is specifically designed for international students who:
• Have completed their local high school qualification (or O-Level qualification)
• Have completed A-Levels or equivalent, but do not meet the entry requirements for university admission
• Need to improve their English language before studying university in Ireland or UK.
Course Overview
The International Foundation Year – Health Science programme, offered by DIFC, is an intensive 6 – 8 month foundation course, designed to prepare international students for a place at medical or dentistry school.
During their studies, students on the IFY Health Science programme will cover four main academic subjects – English for Academic Purposes, Mathematics for Science, Chemistry and Biology.
Alongside these subjects, students will also gain key skills, such as:
• Critical thinking
• Problem solving
• Time management
• Presentation skills
• Academic writing
• ICT skills
A central component of the programme is the personalised guidance and support students receive when it comes to applying to medical or dentistry school. Weekly tutorials help students to learn about their options, prepare stand-out personal statements and practice for university entrance interviews and exams, which are an important part of the admissions process for medical and dentistry school.
Course Overview
The International Foundation Year – Health Science programme, offered by DIFC, is an intensive 6 – 8 month foundation course, designed to prepare international students for a place at medical or dentistry school.
During their studies, students on the IFY Health Science programme will cover four main academic subjects – English for Academic Purposes, Mathematics for Science, Chemistry and Biology.
Alongside these subjects, students will also gain key skills, such as:
• Critical thinking
• Problem solving
• Time management
• Presentation skills
• Academic writing
• ICT skills
A central component of the programme is the personalised guidance and support students receive when it comes to applying to medical or dentistry school. Weekly tutorials help students to learn about their options, prepare stand-out personal statements and practice for university entrance interviews and exams, which are an important part of the admissions process for medical and dentistry school.
Like A Levels, you will study three academic modules, in addition to English for Academic Purposes.
Academic Subject modules are:
• Mathematics for Science
• Chemistry
• Biology
The NCUK IFY is assessed 30% by Coursework and 70% by examination. All assessments are set and moderated by NCUK.
Teaching & Facilities
On campus, there is a full student library, private study areas and computer labs all available to students.
Our teaching staff are highly qualified and are experts in their field.
Phone: +353-45-866671
Email: info@difc.ie