Medicine with a Foundation Year

Want to start your journey to become a doctor, but don't meet the traditional entry requirements and come from a disadvantaged or underrepresented group. This course Can give you the opportunity to gain the skills you need to succeed in medicine and begin your journey to becoming a doctor.

Our Medicine with a Foundation BMedSci and BMBS course enables those who may not meet the grades for our five-year medicine course the opportunity to gain the skills they need to succeed in medicine and begin their journey to becoming a doctor.

Foundation Year You’ll spend your first year as a medical student at the Derby Medical School. You’ll build your knowledge and confidence in medical sciences, along with the intellectual, professional and practical skills required to succeed on the five-year medicine course. You’ll learn in purpose-built facilities and be part of a small group of students, allowing you to develop relationships with your year group. Upon successful completion of your end of year exams, you’ll transition onto the five-year medicine course.