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WHO DID A FOUNDATION COURSE - medicine ???

Hi,
So I didn't do as well on my AS as i thought, so now deciding to do foundation course med (6 year course instead of five). I want to know if anyone has done this, or is currently doing it? Just tell me all about it?
Do you go straight into the 5 year programme?
Are you tested at the end of it?
How hard is it to get in?
What uni's did you apply to?

Thank you so much :smile:

Reply 1

Marathi

Foundation courses tend to be aimed at those with special circumstances and from disadvantaged backgrounds, at least from the research I have done in the past. The eligibility criteria is usually incredibly specific and often tailored towards local/surrounding areas.

http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/wiki/Medical_School_Foundation_and_Widening_Access_to_Medicine_Programs

As far as I'm aware from 2nd year onwards it runs just the same as any other 5 year med course, although their may be some leniency in exams and such but these will probably be on an individual basis.