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Description
High-quality preparation for entry to the first year of your Bachelors degree at Newcastle University Medical School
Unrivalled preparation in English, Science and Maths skills for direct entry to your bachelor's degree at the Newcastle University Medical School.
Why apply for the international foundation programme?
- guaranteed university placement for all successful students
- full university status
- a quality assured university programme
- a campus based programme with access to university facilities
- a conditional offer of a place on the first year of a relevant undergraduate
degree at Newcastle University - professional support and guidance with university applications
- multiple start dates
- the highest levels of personal care and support
Course length: 3 - 4 terms (9 - 11 months)
When can I start?
- June 2014 start (4 term)
Term 1: Mon 30 Jun 2014 to Fri 05 Sep 2014
Term 2: Mon 22 Sep 2014 to Fri 12 Dec 2014
Term 3: Mon 05 Jan 2015 to Fri 27 Mar 2015
Term 4:Mon 13 Apr 2015 to Fri 12 Jun 2015
£20,150
- September 2014 start (4 term)
Term 1: Mon 22 Sep 2014 to Fri 05 Dec 2014
Term 2: Mon 05 Jan 2015 to Fri 27 Mar 2015
Term 3: Mon 13 Apr 2015 to Fri 12 Jun 2015
Term 4:Mon 15 Jun 2015 to Fri 04 Sep 2015
£20,150
- September 2014 start (3 term)
Term 1: Mon 22 Sep 2014 to Fri 12 Dec 2014
Term 2: Mon 05 Jan 2015 to Fri 27 Mar 2015
Term 3:Mon 13 Apr 2015 to Fri 12 Jun 2015
£15,900
- January 2015 start (3 term)
Term 1: Mon 05 Jan 2015 to Fri 27 Mar 2015
Term 2: Mon 13 Apr 2015 to Fri 12 Jun 2015
Term 3: Mon 15 Jun 2015 to Fri 04 Sep 2015
£15,900
Detailed Course Facts
Application deadline We're happy to accept students right up to when our courses begin, as long as there are places available Tuition fee- GBP 15900 Year (EEA)
- GBP 15900 Year (Non-EEA)
Tuition fees do not include:
- enrolment fee - an additional charge of £150 per academic programme (to be charged upon confirmation) ;
- text books - an additional charge in the region of £180 per academic course (3 terms), £240 per academic course (4 terms) ;
- lab fee - an additional £350 per year fee to cover the use of laboratory facilities (only applicable to science-based courses)
- English
Course Content
You will study the following modules:
English for Academic Purposes
- Four key skill areas are covered: reading, writing, listening and speaking. The aim is to prepare you to be able to operate successfully in an undergraduate study environment.
Study Skills and IT
- The skills covered will include: personal and time organisation, library and information skills, using and interpreting data, team working skills, problem solving skills, examination and revision techniques, presentation skills and avoiding plagiarism. You'll also learn core ICT (Information Communication Technology) skills.
Mathematics and Statistics
- This module is designed to develop your competence in several important areas of mathematics: algebra, geometry and numerical methods. Part two goes on to cover trigonometry, calculus, differentiation and integration.
Foundation Physics
- This module builds on basic physics knowledge to develop the descriptive and mathematical understanding of the physical principles required for studying physical sciences and engineering at higher levels.
Foundation Chemistry
- This module develops the concepts in physical, inorganic and organic chemistry.
Foundation Biology
- Topics include cellular life, enzymes, biochemistry, of energy production, molecular genetics of inheritence, the organisation of the human body and the biological systems vital to its function. You'll also learn about classification, evolution, human physiology, plant biology and ecology.
How will I be assessed?
Entry to all honours degrees at Newcastle University is highly competitive, and students hoping to progress to Newcastle must maintain high standards throughout their programme.
Whilst your grades in the Foundation programme do not count towards the final degree, your performance will be used to determine whether you meet the specified progression grades for direct entry to your chosen degree at the University. Assessment is both formal and informal.
Informally you will be given advice and feedback throughout your programme from your teachers. You will also be assessed via a combination of examinations at the end of each semester and coursework including
- written essays
- reports
- field notebooks
- practical exercises
- group and individual research projects
- bibliographical searches
- oral and video presentations
- problem solving
Audience
If you have completed secondary school education in your home country, the International Foundation programme provides academic preparation for first year entry and ensures that you meet the minimum English language requirement for entry to your chosen undergraduate degree programme. In some circumstances you may be able to enrol on the Foundation programme in order to change your specialist subject.
Requirements
Academic requirements:
You need to have completed 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with very good grades.
For information about country-specific entry requirements please contact us.
English requirements:
Four term: a minimum of IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 4.5 in all subskills) or an equivalent score
Three term: a minimum of IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in all subskills) or an equivalent score
We can also accept Pearson (PTE). Please contact us for further details.
Students who have achieved a minimum of IELTS 5.5 overall but have less than IELTS 5.0 in one or more sub-skills will be evaluated on a case by case basis
If you do not meet the minimum English language requirements you should apply for English for University Study.
Age
17 years and above
All students commencing courses on a published September start date must be 17 years old by 31st December of that calendar year. For all other start dates, students must be 17 years old on the published start date of the course.
Work Experience
No work experience is required.
Related Scholarships*
- Academic Excellence Scholarship
"The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."
- Access Bursary
Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.
- Alumni Bursary
Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students
* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Newcastle University.
Funding
Scholarships
High achievement is important to INTO and its students. We reward the academic success of the best students and in 2010 gave over £1m in scholarships that helped fund their studies.
If you have a strong academic record you will have the opportunity to apply for an INTO scholarship. These recognise those that have worked hard to join us and have the potential to go on to study at the highest levels. Every study centre offers scholarships and each application is considered with great care.
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