International Foundation in Life Sciences, Health Sciences and Pharmacy
University of East Anglia
Prepare for entry to Year 1 of an undergraduate degree in pharmacy, health or life sciences at the University of East Anglia (UEA). You’ll participate in interactive, discussion-based classes and complete a research project to develop a strong understanding of issues in healthcare and life sciences.
Interview coaching, guest lectures and small group seminars will maximize your chance of gaining offers for competitive degrees such as physiotherapy, speech and language therapy, nursing, midwifery and pharmacy. If you are aiming to progress to a degree in biological sciences, environmental science or chemistry, a place at UEA is guaranteed.
Key Facts
Academic Requirements
English Language Requirements
IELTS 4.5 overall (with a minimum of 4.5 in Writing and Reading and no less than 4.0 in other subskills) or equivalent.
IELTS 5.5 minimum overall with minimum of 5.5 in all subskills for students aiming to progress to Nursing, Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy.
IELTS 5.5 minimum overall with minimum of 5.0 in all subskills for students aiming to progress to Pharmacy.
IELTS 6.0 minimum overall with minimum of 6.0 in all subskills for students aiming to progress to Speech and Language Therapy.
Start Dates
23 September 2024
30 September 2024
06 January 2025
30 June 2025
15 September 2025
29 September 2025
05 January 2026
Tuition Fee
Key Information
- Practical lessons in laboratories and fieldwork offer hands-on experience.
- Learn from guest speakers, including university academics, health practitioners and patients.
- Develop reflective skills through a personal development portfolio.
- Students aiming for competitive health courses learn about UK healthcare, NHS values and relevant health topics, helping them to succeed in university interviews.
- UEA is 2nd in the UK for Physiotherapy (The Complete University Guide 2024) and top 15 for Pharmacology and Pharmacy (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023).
- Specialized facilities at UEA include a dedicated SLT lab, anatomy suite, cutting-edge assistive technology NEAT suite, and an in-house pharmacy dispensary.