COURSE FACTSHEET
Advanced Level Foundation — Medical School Pathway Recognised by Aston University and the University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN)
Who is this course for? The Kings Advanced Level Foundation Medical School Pathway is ideal for highly motivated and academic students who want to access the study of Medicine in the UK.
Key Facts Start dates: 9 September 2019, 14 September 2020. Participation in the Medical Summer Programme before this course start is highly recommended (see overleaf). Locations offered:
Oxford
London
Bournemouth Brighton
Level: Minimum IELTS 6.5 Completed 11 – 12 years of schooling. Minimum age: 17 Length: 1 Academic Year (3 terms) Lessons: Average 21 hours per week (plus homework and private study) Class size: 8 – 12 Learning outcomes: à Raise academic qualifications to UK university entrance level à Raise English to university level à Develop learning and self study skills for degree level à Full preparation for the UKCAT exam and participation in the MMIs à Develop relevant working experience required for entry into medical school
Gaining a place to follow a Medicine course at undergraduate level in the UK is very demanding — with 8,000 applicants for only 600 international places. Aside from the more traditional A-level route to Medical School, we also now offer a pathway to Medical Schools at Aston University and UCLAN, through our Advanced Level Foundation.
The Programme Students will be helped in choosing the best subjects and devising the best study plan to prepare for Medical degrees. They will benefit from small classes and an intensive teaching and learning environment. In addition to classes, students will have the chance to meet University staff and Kings advisors who will give guidance on the application process and on studying Medicine.
Aston University entry criteria
UCLAN entry criteria
Students will be eligible to apply to Aston University’s Medical School upon completion of the Advanced Level Foundation to the following standard: à Final grade of 75%, with at least 70% in Chemistry and Biology à IELTS 7.5 (minimum 7.0 in each category)
Students will be eligible to apply to UCLAN Medical School upon completion of the Advanced Level Foundation to the following standard: à Final grade of minimum 70%, with at least two Science subjects and one of these needs to be Chemistry à IELTS 7.0 (minimum 7.0 in each category)
Progression Students undertaking the Advanced Level Foundation will have the opportunity to apply to either Aston or UCLAN to undertake their medical degree commencing in September of the following year. The offer of a place at these universities is also subject to a series of other requirements on top of successful completion of the Advanced Level Foundation: à UKCAT: Students will need to register and book to take a UK Clinical Aptitude Test. Registration needs to happen even before the student starts the Advanced Level Foundation. We will send information about booking a date on application to the course. à UCAS application: Once they have taken UKCAT, Students will need to apply for their degree at Aston or UCLAN via the UCAS website by mid-October (exact date may change year on year, check with us or University website). We have UCAS advisers in each school who will support with UCAS applications. à MMIs: Universities will usually require students to attend MMIs (Multiple Mini Interviews) to help them choose which students will get an offer. We will help students prepare for MMIs and get to the Interviews at the University of choice. Aston MMIs are held in Kings Colleges.
Please refer to the medical brochure for further advice and information on medical school preparation.