INTO University Partnerships‘ foundation programme in medicine and health has marked a high success rate, with the majority of its students obtaining conditional offers for medical degrees both in the UK and internationally.
This year, 70% of the international students from the 2023 cohort who aspire to a medical career have secured offers for a five-year MBBS degree.
Launched in April 2022, the programme is conducted at the INTO London Centre and welcomed its first international students in September 2022. Students in this foundation programme have the opportunity to progress to numerous highly-ranked universities worldwide, including several in the QS Top 150, and into various competitive health profession degrees.
During the foundation year, students participate in modules in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and research skills, in addition to two distinct medicine-focused modules that are exclusively available at INTO London. These modules are Advanced Sciences for Medicine, which enhances students’ scientific understanding with medical-specific content, and Professional and Communication Skills for Medicine, aimed at preparing students for medical interviews and developing essential skills for healthcare professionals.
Nara from South Korea, part of the first cohort, has received unconditional offers to study medicine at Aston University and Queen Mary University of London, Malta Campus.
Nara stated, “As an international student, it’s very important to know how to communicate well. At INTO, I take part in English classes and improve my academic writing, and how to prepare for presentations – this really helped me when writing personal statements. I also have 1-1 sessions with the university progression and career manager, during which I discuss personal statements and they provide feedback for applying to university medical schools.”
An impressive 95% of students in the foundation programme have secured offers from British universities for a range of medical-related degrees. For those not offered a place in medicine, they have been accepted into other medical-related courses such as Biomedical Sciences, Medical Sciences, Pharmacology, and Biology at universities such as Bristol University, Queen Mary University of London, Aston University, and University of Central Lancashire (UCLan).
Robin Peel, INTO University Partnerships’ Centre Director at INTO London, remarked, “We have designed this foundation programme in medicine and health professions to give our students the best chance of getting into and being successful on their chosen health degree with excellent progression options, a guaranteed interview at a UK medical school and unique specialist modules.”
INTO University Partnerships provides comprehensive support during the university application process, including a part-time online University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) preparation course conducted during the summer before the foundation programme starts.
Students benefit from individualised support through one-on-one meetings, and in group sessions, they are guided collectively through the application process. The University Progression and Careers Manager at INTO London arranges workshops for crafting personal statements, invites guest lecturers and medical professionals for masterclasses, and provides extensive interview preparation and practice.
INTO London students regularly attend practical classes in the ‘Superlab’ at London Metropolitan University, one of the largest laboratories in Europe. This facility is dedicated to their academic and professional advancement, where they learn lab etiquette, enhance their English language skills in a scientific context, and gain proficiency in using advanced lab equipment.
The INTO London Centre offers bespoke university preparation programmes that guarantee admission to over 100 universities across the UK and Europe. Located near London’s financial district and the vibrant cultural districts of Spitalfields, Brick Lane, and Shoreditch, the centre provides a stimulating and diverse educational environment.
Since 2005, INTO University Partnerships has helped over 150,000 students from over 180 countries to achieve their academic ambitions at top universities in the US, UK, and Australia.