I've read somewhere that if you don't do as well as you wanted in your A-Levels, you can opt to take the Medicine foundation course...
...So, I'm wondering does this really exist? I mean wouldn't it be hard enough getting on the proper course as an undergraduate but then all the rejects would be taking up places on the foundation course so that they can move onto Medicine after. What are the conditions and do all med schools offer it?
It's not really for people who've done badly, it's for people who've taken the wrong subjects, e.g no biology and chemistry. The grade requirements for most foundation courses are still AAB though.
Widening access is a whole different kettle of fish though, is that what you were referring to?
It shows the different 6 year courses available - some aimed at those without a science background (asking for AAB or thereabouts at A-level) and some aimed at those living in certain areas, or from certain backgrounds. If you hover your mouse over each of the criteria on the website it gives you a bit more information.
I think it's mainly for people who do not have Chemistry or Biology at A Level, and therefore can't apply for the normal undergraduate course. So if you happen to be doing Chemistry now but got a C/D/E I don't think you would be eligible.
RCSI in Ireland offers a "foundation" course for people who can't meet the normal grade required for them, i know someone with ABB who got into their foundation (6 years) course and is now in 1st year medicine
RCSI in Ireland offers a "foundation" course for people who can't meet the normal grade required for them, i know someone with ABB who got into their foundation (6 years) course and is now in 1st year medicine
RCSI in Ireland offers a "foundation" course for people who can't meet the normal grade required for them, i know someone with ABB who got into their foundation (6 years) course and is now in 1st year medicine
I would also like to know this if any1 knows ??? i got conffuddleeedd on their website and cannot find entry requirements for this foundation course....are there socio-economic requirements ect. or just academic?
i am currently doing btec national diploma in science, but have got really poor grades in my 1st and 2nd year. my gcse were bad too. but i really want to knuckle down and i have always wanted to be a doctor. so is there anyway i could go into medicine??? and what is my pathway?
I have just picked my A-levels. Althought, I'm still scared I won't be able to do medicine? I've chosen the following: maths biology physics psychology
- I know you need chemistry but I got a C and my college didn't allow it. However, I am aware some Unis let you do it due to the foundation year. Please tell me if I'm incorrect...
I've read somewhere that if you don't do as well as you wanted in your A-Levels, you can opt to take the Medicine foundation course...
...So, I'm wondering does this really exist? I mean wouldn't it be hard enough getting on the proper course as an undergraduate but then all the rejects would be taking up places on the foundation course so that they can move onto Medicine after. What are the conditions and do all med schools offer it?
Thanks in advance.
It does to an extent exist but generally applies to those who don't do science a levels or those from an impoverished background who underachieved