International Foundation in Pharmacy, Health and Life Sciences
Prepare for entry to Year 1 of an undergraduate degree in pharmacy, health or life sciences at the University of East Anglia (UEA).
Gain an excellent grounding in biology, chemistry and mathematics and participate in interactive discussion-based classes to fully explore your future career options. University-style laboratory practicals and fieldwork will then bring the science to life.
You'll have the opportunity to pursue your own interests by completing a research project relevant to your future studies. You'll also develop your reflective writing in a personal development portfolio, which is essential in health and life sciences.
If you are aiming to progress to a degree in physiotherapy, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, nursing, midwifery or pharmacy, this program gives excellent preparation for university interview success. You'll learn about working in the NHS and explore key issues in healthcare through small group seminars and guest lectures from university academics and healthcare practitioners. Interview coaching and mock interviews will further maximize your chance to secure offers for these competitive degrees.
If you are aiming to progress to a degree in biological sciences, environmental science or chemistry, a place at UEA is guaranteed. UEA is part of Norwich Research Park – one of Europe's largest bioscience research hubs – with a wealth of opportunity for you to learn from the best and get involved in research at an early stage in your career.
Course features
- Develop the academic knowledge and study skills for your chosen degree through a specialist pathway.
- Guaranteed university placement at a UK university for all successful students. Find out more about our money back guarantee.
- Adapt to studying in the UK with modules designed to equip you with the skills you need for university and build your confidence in an academic setting.
- Extensive guidance and support with your university applications, so you choose the best degree for you.
Your course options
View detailed course content by selecting one of the options below:
How do I qualify?
| 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. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above All students must be 16 years old by the time they start their INTO UEA course and turn 17 years old by 15 September of the year they start their degree at UEA. |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. |
Are you top of your class? At INTO University of East Anglia, we are committed to awarding gifted international students with academic scholarships, helping them achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer for the highest-achieving students, you could be eligible to receive up to £6,000 towards your tuition fees.
If you can’t see a scholarship that applies to you, keep checking back – this page is regularly updated with the latest information.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 10 July 2023 | 21 June 2024 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
GBP £17,850 |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 17 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
Classes are held Monday to Friday between 8.30am-6.30pm, excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
Whether you’re interested in musculoskeletal and sports injuries, treating long-term conditions or acquired injuries, this degree will provide you with the clinical skills and knowledge you need to become a qualified physiotherapist in your chosen field.
There’s a big practical component to the course, and you’ll develop your skills through supervised practice on your fellow students. You’ll also gain insight into a variety of health and social settings through industry placements throughout your degree.
The degree is fully approved by, and prepares you for registration with, the Health and Care Professions Council.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed by a combination of examination and coursework, which may include:
- essays
- reports
- practicals
- exercises
- group and individual research projects
- portfolios
- oral presentations
- seminar discussions
- class tests
- problem solving exercises.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in Writing and Reading and 4.5 in all other subskills) or equivalent. IELTS 6.0 minimum overall with minimum of 6.0 in all subskills for students aiming to progress to Nursing, Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy. IELTS 6.0 minimum overall with minimum of 5.5 in all subskills for students aiming to progress to Pharmacy. IELTS 6.5 minimum overall with minimum of 6.5 in all subskills for students aiming to progress to Speech and Language Therapy. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above All students must be 16 years old by the time they start their INTO UEA course and turn 17 years old by 15 September of the year they start their degree at UEA. |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. |
Are you top of your class? At INTO University of East Anglia, we are committed to awarding gifted international students with academic scholarships, helping them achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer for the highest-achieving students, you could be eligible to receive up to £6,000 towards your tuition fees.
If you can’t see a scholarship that applies to you, keep checking back – this page is regularly updated with the latest information.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 25 September 2023 | 21 June 2024 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
GBP £15,995 |
| 8 January 2024 | 23 August 2024 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
GBP £15,995 |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 17 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
Classes are held Monday to Friday between 8.30am-6.30pm, excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
Whether you’re interested in musculoskeletal and sports injuries, treating long-term conditions or acquired injuries, this degree will provide you with the clinical skills and knowledge you need to become a qualified physiotherapist in your chosen field.
There’s a big practical component to the course, and you’ll develop your skills through supervised practice on your fellow students. You’ll also gain insight into a variety of health and social settings through industry placements throughout your degree.
The degree is fully approved by, and prepares you for registration with, the Health and Care Professions Council.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed by a combination of examination and coursework, which may include:
- essays
- reports
- practicals
- exercises
- group and individual research projects
- portfolios
- oral presentations
- seminar discussions
- class tests
- problem solving exercises.
How do I qualify?
| 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. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above All students must be 16 years old by the time they start their INTO UEA course and turn 17 years old by 15 September of the year they start their degree at UEA. |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. |
Are you top of your class? At INTO University of East Anglia, we are committed to awarding gifted international students with academic scholarships, helping them achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer for the highest-achieving students, you could be eligible to receive up to £6,000 towards your tuition fees.
If you can’t see a scholarship that applies to you, keep checking back – this page is regularly updated with the latest information.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 2 October 2023 | 23 August 2024 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
GBP £17,850 |
| 8 July 2024 | 30 May 2025 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
*All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 January 2024 will pay the 2023/2024 price as per their existing offer letter. After 31 January 2024, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2024/2025 pricing. Please note that the fees listed are for Year 1 of study only.
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 17 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
Classes are held Monday to Friday between 8.30am-6.30pm, excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
Whether you’re interested in musculoskeletal and sports injuries, treating long-term conditions or acquired injuries, this degree will provide you with the clinical skills and knowledge you need to become a qualified physiotherapist in your chosen field.
There’s a big practical component to the course, and you’ll develop your skills through supervised practice on your fellow students. You’ll also gain insight into a variety of health and social settings through industry placements throughout your degree.
The degree is fully approved by, and prepares you for registration with, the Health and Care Professions Council.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed by a combination of examination and coursework, which may include:
- essays
- reports
- practicals
- exercises
- group and individual research projects
- portfolios
- oral presentations
- seminar discussions
- class tests
- problem solving exercises.
How do I qualify?
| 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. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above All students must be 16 years old by the time they start their INTO UEA course and turn 17 years old by 15 September of the year they start their degree at UEA. |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. |
Are you top of your class? At INTO University of East Anglia, we are committed to awarding gifted international students with academic scholarships, helping them achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer for the highest-achieving students, you could be eligible to receive up to £6,000 towards your tuition fees.
If you can’t see a scholarship that applies to you, keep checking back – this page is regularly updated with the latest information.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 10 July 2023 | 21 June 2024 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
GBP £17,850 |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 17 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
Classes are held Monday to Friday between 8.30am-6.30pm, excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
Whether you’re interested in musculoskeletal and sports injuries, treating long-term conditions or acquired injuries, this degree will provide you with the clinical skills and knowledge you need to become a qualified physiotherapist in your chosen field.
There’s a big practical component to the course, and you’ll develop your skills through supervised practice on your fellow students. You’ll also gain insight into a variety of health and social settings through industry placements throughout your degree.
The degree is fully approved by, and prepares you for registration with, the Health and Care Professions Council.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed by a combination of examination and coursework, which may include:
- essays
- reports
- practicals
- exercises
- group and individual research projects
- portfolios
- oral presentations
- seminar discussions
- class tests
- problem solving exercises.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in Writing and Reading and 4.5 in all other subskills) or equivalent. IELTS 6.0 minimum overall with minimum of 6.0 in all subskills for students aiming to progress to Nursing, Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy. IELTS 6.0 minimum overall with minimum of 5.5 in all subskills for students aiming to progress to Pharmacy. IELTS 6.5 minimum overall with minimum of 6.5 in all subskills for students aiming to progress to Speech and Language Therapy. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above All students must be 16 years old by the time they start their INTO UEA course and turn 17 years old by 15 September of the year they start their degree at UEA. |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. |
Are you top of your class? At INTO University of East Anglia, we are committed to awarding gifted international students with academic scholarships, helping them achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer for the highest-achieving students, you could be eligible to receive up to £6,000 towards your tuition fees.
If you can’t see a scholarship that applies to you, keep checking back – this page is regularly updated with the latest information.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 25 September 2023 | 21 June 2024 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
GBP £15,995 |
| 8 January 2024 | 23 August 2024 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
GBP £15,995 |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 17 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
Classes are held Monday to Friday between 8.30am-6.30pm, excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
Whether you’re interested in musculoskeletal and sports injuries, treating long-term conditions or acquired injuries, this degree will provide you with the clinical skills and knowledge you need to become a qualified physiotherapist in your chosen field.
There’s a big practical component to the course, and you’ll develop your skills through supervised practice on your fellow students. You’ll also gain insight into a variety of health and social settings through industry placements throughout your degree.
The degree is fully approved by, and prepares you for registration with, the Health and Care Professions Council.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed by a combination of examination and coursework, which may include:
- essays
- reports
- practicals
- exercises
- group and individual research projects
- portfolios
- oral presentations
- seminar discussions
- class tests
- problem solving exercises.
How do I qualify?
| 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. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above All students must be 16 years old by the time they start their INTO UEA course and turn 17 years old by 15 September of the year they start their degree at UEA. |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. |
Are you top of your class? At INTO University of East Anglia, we are committed to awarding gifted international students with academic scholarships, helping them achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer for the highest-achieving students, you could be eligible to receive up to £6,000 towards your tuition fees.
If you can’t see a scholarship that applies to you, keep checking back – this page is regularly updated with the latest information.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 2 October 2023 | 23 August 2024 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
GBP £17,850 |
| 8 July 2024 | 30 May 2025 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
*All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 January 2024 will pay the 2023/2024 price as per their existing offer letter. After 31 January 2024, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2024/2025 pricing. Please note that the fees listed are for Year 1 of study only.
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 17 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
Classes are held Monday to Friday between 8.30am-6.30pm, excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
Whether you’re interested in musculoskeletal and sports injuries, treating long-term conditions or acquired injuries, this degree will provide you with the clinical skills and knowledge you need to become a qualified physiotherapist in your chosen field.
There’s a big practical component to the course, and you’ll develop your skills through supervised practice on your fellow students. You’ll also gain insight into a variety of health and social settings through industry placements throughout your degree.
The degree is fully approved by, and prepares you for registration with, the Health and Care Professions Council.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed by a combination of examination and coursework, which may include:
- essays
- reports
- practicals
- exercises
- group and individual research projects
- portfolios
- oral presentations
- seminar discussions
- class tests
- problem solving exercises.