Study Medicine Foundation at the Abbey DLD Group of Colleges
Our International Foundation Programme Medicine Pathway is an intensive one year programme that allows international students, aged 17 years and over to progress on to study at medicine at a wide range of universities in the UK an abroad.
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We offer a Medicine Foundation Pathway at each of our Colleges; Abbey College Cambridge, DLD College London, and Abbey College Manchester. After completion of the one year intensive programme students can progress to study Medicine at a range of medical schools both in the UK and abroad.
Course Structure
At each of our colleges the Medicine Foundation course has three core components; Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics.
See below to see the individual course structure at each college:
Abbey College Cambridge
| Module 1 | Module 2 | Module 3 | Module 4 |
| Biology | Biomedicine | Chemistry | Mathematics for Medicine |
DLD College London (with subject weightings)
| Biology | Chemistry | Advanced Mathematics | |
| Medicine | 35% | 35% | 30% |
Abbey College Manchester
| Module 1 | Module 2 | Module 3 | Module 4 |
| Biology | Biomedicine | Advanced Mathematics and Physics | IELTS |
Progession to Medical School
Successful completion of our Medicine pathway opens up progression opportunities to study Medicine at a range of universities both in the UK and overseas. Students need to have previously completed one year of level 3 study in Biology to be eligible for the Medicine pathway.
MEDICINE PATHWAY: TYPICAL UNIVERSITY OFFERS RECEIVED
| Aston University | 75% Overall with 70% in Chemistry and Biology. IELTS 7.5 Overall |
| Brunel University | 75% Overall with no less than 70% in each module. IELTS 7.0 Overall |
| University of Central Lancashire | 70% Overall. IELTS 7.0 |
| University of Nicosia (Cyprus) | 70% Overall with no less than 70% in each module plus high school leaving certificate from home country. IELTS 6.5 Overall 96.5 in Wiring, no less than 6.0 in other components) |
| Queen Mary University of London (Malta) | 80% Overall. IELTS 7.0 Overall |
| Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
5 Year Medicine Programme 6 Year Medicine Programme |
80% Overall with 75% in Chemistry, no module less than 70%. IELTS 6.5 Overall 70% Overall with 70% in Chemistry, no module less than 60%. IELTS 6.5 Overall |
| St George’s University School of Medicine, Grenada | 75% Overall with 70% in Biology 1&2 and Chemistry. IELTS 7.0 Overall |
Specialised Medicine Preparation
Alongside the academic programme, foundation students at each college will benefit from a programme of specialised support for medical applications, this will include:
- Clinical skills training
- Medical ethics
- Understanding of the UK Medical system and the National Health Service (NHS)
- University visits and guest lectures
- Medical School interview practice and support
- UCAT and BMAT Test Preparation
- Work experience
- Medicine and science focused extra-curricular activities and clubs
Case Studies
Parsa
- Studied International Foundation Programme Medicine Pathway at Abbey College Cambridge
- Destination: Medicine at the University of Belgrade
“Abbey College Cambridge is a caring environment. Teachers are very caring and they help us a lot, both academically and in real life. Graduating from Abbey College Cambridge has been one of the best moments in my life, as I will get to see all my achievements and accomplishments.”
Salwa
- Studied IFP Medicine Pathway – 90% Score
- Destination: Medicine at St George’s University, Grenada
“‘The thing I enjoyed most about Abbey College Manchester had to be the environment. It wasn’t just the beautiful area I studied in that amazed me, it was also the people. I have made so many friends that have become a second family to me, my teachers were extremely supportive and helped me every step of the way. This diverse and loving community is what really made Abbey College Manchester a truly special place for me, especially being an international student, arriving to new lands and having so many compassionate people accept me and support me.’’”
Afreen
- Studied IFP Medicine Pathway – 81% Score
- Destination: Medicine at Aston University
“‘‘I think my teachers are one of the main reasons I was able to perform well throughout the programme. They were a constant factor of providing support whether academically or for other reasons. They always encouraged me and pushed me to apply for Aston even though I felt I was not good enough to get in.
Abbey College Manchester has made me a lot more open minded. It made me understand the responsibilities I have towards myself and to those around me. It has made me more confident and I feel better prepared for university than I was a year ago.’’
