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International Foundation in Life Sciences, Health Sciences and Pharmacy

University of East Anglia International Study Centre

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 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 2027) and top 30 for Pharmacology and Pharmacy (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026).
  • Specialized facilities at UEA include a dedicated SLT lab, anatomy suite, cutting-edge assistive technology NEAT suite, and an in-house pharmacy dispensary.

Course Details

International Foundation in Life Sciences, Health Sciences and Pharmacy

University of East Anglia International Study Centre

  • Afghanistan
  • Albania
  • Algeria
  • Andorra
  • Angola
  • Anguilla
  • Antigua and Barbuda
  • Argentina
  • Armenia
  • Australia
  • Austria
  • Azerbaijan
  • Bahamas
  • Bahrain
  • Bangladesh
  • Barbados
  • Belarus
  • Belgium
  • Belize
  • Benin
  • Bermuda
  • Bhutan
  • Bolivia
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Botswana
  • Brazil
  • British Virgin Islands
  • Brunei Darussalam
  • Bulgaria
  • Burundi
  • Cambodia
  • Cameroon
  • Canada
  • Cayman Islands
  • Chile
  • China Mainland
  • Colombia
  • Congo, Democratic Republic of the
  • Croatia
  • Cyprus
  • Czech Republic
  • Côte d'Ivoire
  • Denmark
  • Dominica
  • Ecuador
  • Egypt
  • Equatorial Guinea
  • Eritrea
  • Estonia
  • Ethiopia
  • Finland
  • France
  • Gabon
  • Gambia
  • Georgia
  • Germany
  • Ghana
  • Greece
  • Grenada
  • Guinea
  • Guinea-Bissau
  • Guyana
  • Honduras
  • Hong Kong, China
  • Hungary
  • Iceland
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • International
  • Iran, Islamic Republic of
  • Iraq
  • Israel
  • Italy
  • Jamaica
  • Japan
  • Jordan
  • Kazakhstan
  • Kenya
  • Kiribati
  • Korea (South)
  • Kuwait
  • Kyrgyzstan
  • Lao People's Democratic Republic
  • Latvia
  • Lebanon
  • Lesotho
  • Liberia
  • Libya
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Macao, China
  • Macedonia, Republic of
  • Malawi
  • Malaysia
  • Maldives
  • Mali
  • Malta
  • Mauritania
  • Mauritius
  • Mexico
  • Moldova
  • Monaco
  • Mongolia
  • Montenegro
  • Montserrat
  • Morocco
  • Mozambique
  • Myanmar
  • Namibia
  • Nepal
  • Netherlands
  • New Zealand
  • Nigeria
  • Norway
  • Oman
  • Pakistan
  • Palestinian Territory
  • Panama
  • Paraguay
  • Peru
  • Philippines
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Qatar
  • Romania
  • Russian Federation
  • Rwanda
  • Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Saint Lucia
  • Saint Vincent and Grenadines
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Senegal
  • Serbia
  • Sierra Leone
  • Singapore
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Somalia
  • South Africa
  • Spain
  • Sri Lanka
  • Sudan
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
  • Syrian Arab Republic (Syria)
  • Taiwan, China
  • Tajikistan
  • Tanzania, United Republic of
  • Thailand
  • Trinidad and Tobago
  • Tunisia
  • Turkey
  • Turkmenistan
  • Turks and Caicos Islands
  • Uganda
  • Ukraine
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Uzbekistan
  • Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic)
  • Viet Nam
  • Yemen
  • Zambia
  • Zimbabwe
Age Requirement

16

Subject specifc progression requirements
Academic Requirements
Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades.
English Language Requirements

IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 4.5 in all subskills) or equivalent. Some exclusions exist.Students aiming for certain progression degrees will be required to meet higher English requirements.

iCAS

If you have a higher English language level, you may qualify for our iCAS – integrated Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) – programme. Combining your pathway and degree in a single study plan, you’ll only need one visa for the duration of your studies and can apply with alternative English language qualifications to IELTS.

Apply for one of our iCAS programs

DISCLAIMER: Although we strive for accuracy and completeness on this page, in certain circumstances entry requirements may change. We do our best to keep this page up to date and to inform applicants of such changes promptly. For details of how and when entry requirements may change, please review our Terms and Conditions. If you feel you have been unfairly disadvantaged due to a change in entry requirements you may raise a complaint via our complaint process.

Academic Year 2026/27

14th September 2026 - 25th June 2027

  • Term 1: 14th September 2026 - 11th December 2026
  • Term 2: 4th January 2027 - 19th March 2027
  • Term 3: 5th April 2027 - 25th June 2027
Academic Year 2026/27

4th January 2027 - 20th August 2027

  • Term 1: 4th January 2027 - 26th March 2027
  • Term 2: 5th April 2027 - 25th June 2027
  • Term 3: 5th July 2027 - 20th August 2027

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

£ 18,250.00

Enrolment fee (Compulsory)

£ 275.00

Textbooks (Compulsory)

£ 280.00 - 370.00

Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent)

£ 575.00

Approximate cost

£ 19,380.00 - 19,470.00

Detailed pricing breakdown coming soon

You’ll typically need to earn 120 credits from all module options to successfully complete the programme.
Core modules
Credit Units
Mathematics20 Credit Units
Study Ready with English and Employability40 Credit Units
Chemistry20 Credit Units
Preparation for Health and Life Sciences Careers20 Credit Units
Biology and Human Physiology20 Credit Units
Please note that the modules listed here reflect the course structure for the 2025/26 academic year and may not reflect the structure of the course in future academic years. Should the structure of the course – including the modules studied as part of it – change, we will inform applicants at the earliest opportunity. More information about when we might make changes to our courses – and your rights if we do – can be found in our Terms and Conditions.

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= Placement option available

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= Study abroad option available

After successfully completing your pathway programme and achieving the specified academic and English language requirements, you can enter your degree. Explore the available degrees and their entry requirements below.

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