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University of Pisa Summer - Winter Schools & Foundation Course
Foundation Course in Sciences (FCS)
- Pisa, Italy
Foundation Year
Full time
1 year
Distance Learning, On-Campus, Blended
English, Italian
The Foundation Course is a study program, taught in English and primarily aimed at candidates who do not possess the minimum schooling requirements outlined in current legislation for enrolment at Italian universities. Attendance of the Foundation Course is mandatory and students must accumulate all the credits provided by the course in order to obtain the final qualification. The modules available within the Foundation Course are taught in English and a Foundation Course in Science prepares students interested in studying a degree program in Medicine, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, Maths, Natural Sciences, Pharmacy, and Physics.


Italian Academy
International Foundation in Medicine & Clinical Sciences
- Syracuse, Italy
Foundation Year
Full time
9 months
On-Campus
English
An International Foundation in Medicine & Clinical Sciences is a preparatory program designed to help international students gain the necessary academic and language skills to succeed in undergraduate medicine or clinical science programs at universities around the world.


NCUK
International Foundation Year in Medicine
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- Budapest, Hungary
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Foundation Year
Full time
6 months
On-Campus
English
Do you want to become a doctor, surgeon, or dentist? Are you an international student wanting to study medicine abroad? Study NCUK’s International Foundation Year and progress to a wide range of medical degrees at leading universities in the UK, Australia, Malta and the Caribbean.
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RCSI & UCD Malaysia Campus
Pre-Medical Foundation Year
- George Town, Malaysia
Foundation Year
Full time
9 months
On-Campus
English
The Pre-Medical (Pre-Med) Foundation Year (FY) is an alternative pathway in our Medicine programme. It consists of a series of stand-alone and integrated modules with a modularised assessment that equip students with a solid grounding in biomedical sciences.


Link Campus University
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Foundation Year for Healthcare
- Rome, Italy
Foundation Year
Full time
1 year
Distance Learning, On-Campus
English, Italian
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Begin your journey toward a degree in Medicine with a specialized Foundation Year. Develop a strong background in Mathematics, Physics, Biology, and Chemistry, strengthen your critical thinking skills, and prepare effectively for the IMAT and other medical admission tests while studying in a supportive and internationally oriented academic environment.


NCUK
International Foundation Year in Health Sciences
- Manchester, United Kingdom
Foundation Year
9 months
On-Campus
English
A qualification designed with our university partners to prepare you for first year entry to undergraduate degree courses. Studying in small classes with NCUK in your home country before you start your degree will give you the confidence you need before you start your degree course.


University of Huddersfield - Study Group
International Foundation Year Health and Human Sciences
- Queensgate, United Kingdom
Foundation Year
On-Campus
English
Choose a pathway in Health and Social Sciences and prepare for an undergraduate degree in a range of fields such as physiotherapy, nursing and pharmacy.The International Foundation Year in Health & Human Sciences will prepare you for a range of degrees in fields related to health, such as physiotherapy, sports science, podiatry and pharmaceutical science. It can also prepare you for studying degrees in behavioural sciences, such as psychology, sociology and criminology.


University of Huddersfield, London - Study Group
International Foundation Year in Health & Human Sciences
- Central Services Building, United Kingdom
Foundation Year
On-Campus
English
The International Foundation Year in Health & Human Sciences will prepare you for a range of degrees in fields related to health, such as physiotherapy, sports science, podiatry and pharmaceutical science. It can also prepare you for studying degrees in behavioural sciences, such as psychology, sociology and criminology.


Universiti Kuala Lumpur- UniKL
Foundation in Medical Sciences
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Foundation Year
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
Foundation in Medical Sciences is a program specially designed to prepare students to enter bachelor’s degree courses in medicine and health sciences. The program aspires to produce students who are knowledgeable and competent in the medical sciences. The program gives emphasis on basic theory and current concepts in the sciences, professional behavior and ethics, effective use of ICT, use of quantitative methods, and knowledge of market relevance to enable students to enroll in medical and health science courses.


Fairfield School of Business
FdA Foundation Degree in Public Health and Social Care
- Croydon, United Kingdom
Foundation Year
On-Campus
English
This Foundation Degree Public Health and Social Care is a two-year programme designed to take account of the current and envisaged changes in the UK healthcare sector. The ageing population, advances in healthcare technology, rising care costs and concerns about the quality of healthcare provision, present a need for programmes that offer a mix of academic and vocational skills.


La Trobe College Australia - Navitas
Foundation Studies of Health & Life Sciences
- Sylvia Walton Building, Australia
Foundation Year
On-Campus
English
Use this foundational course to gain entry into a range of health and life science degrees at La Trobe University.


Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY
Foundation Course in Investigative Health Reporting
- New York, USA
Foundation Year
English
Fraud, incompetence, and greed often go unchecked in the U.S. health care system. In this class, students gain the tools necessary to expose substandard patient care and financial irregularities.


University of Hertfordshire
University Foundation Life & Medical Sciences
- Hatfield, United Kingdom
Foundation Year
Full time
2 semesters
On-Campus
English
With state-of-the-art Learning Resource Centres, impressive pharmaceutical laboratories and specialist facilities (including a Clinical Simulation Centre, a Dance Psychology Lab), our £15 million Sports Village, the University of Hertfordshire is an outstanding place to study, live and work. Our £50 million new science building brings all our state-of-the-art facilities, including labs and research technology, together under one roof. We have strong links with industry and educational institutions across the globe, providing you with excellent opportunities to travel and gain valuable work experience with some of the biggest players in the industry. Our close links with these employers mean that our courses provide you with the most up to date knowledge and skills that employers look for in graduates.


Halesowen College
Foundation Degree in Health & Social Care
- Online United Kingdom
Foundation Year
On-Campus
English
This course is for those who are currently employed in the sector and want to deepen their understanding to improve practice and knowledge.


Riverside College Halton
BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care (Top-Up)
- Widnes, United Kingdom
Foundation Year
Full time
On-Campus
English
This course has been designed to produce future professionals who can positively address the challenges that health and social care presents.
Learn more about Medicine and Health Sciences Foundation Year programs
You'll spend your Foundation Year building the scientific groundwork that every medical and health sciences pathway depends on — from cellular biology and human physiology to chemistry and statistics for health research.
The learning environment fosters intellectual curiosity and the kind of rigorous analytical thinking that medical and health sciences demand at every level. Through applied coursework, you'll practice reading clinical data, interpreting research findings, and understanding how the body systems interact — skills that carry directly into degree-level study.
Modules typically cover anatomy, biochemistry, and introductory pathology, alongside academic writing and scientific reasoning. You'll also get familiar with how healthcare systems are organized and how evidence-based practice shapes clinical decision-making. This isn't a slow warm-up: many programs expect you to engage with real case studies and lab work from early on.
Completing this year opens routes into undergraduate programs in medicine, nursing, pharmacy, biomedical science, and public health. It's a focused, purposeful step toward a career in clinical practice, health research, or healthcare management.