- Fast-track your ambition with a comprehensive two-semester academic programme.
- Gain essential early insights through clinical skills development and diagnostic lab training.
- Build confidence for progression with expert coaching in medical communication and interview preparation.
Gateway to Medicine Foundation Programme (MBBS)
Course Overview
This two-semester foundation programme is designed to prepare ambitious students for entry into one of London’s newest medical schools. Combining clinical, scientific and communication skills development with early diagnostic training and interview coaching, this programme supports progression onto Brunel University of London’s 5-year MBBS, while also offering flexible pathways into related health degrees such as Biomedical Sciences.
Duration
- 2 semesters
Intakes
- September, January
Location
- Uxbridge, London
3 reasons to study Medicine Foundation
Course Details
Foundation Modules
Biology 1 & 2
Macromolecules, cell biology, enzyme activity, homeostasis, physiology, genetics, evolution, biodiversity, and molecular biology.
Chemistry 1 & 2
A fundamental basis for the study of chemistry in preparation for university-level studies.
Mathematics
Advanced maths and statistical analysis for medicine.
Professional Skills in Healthcare
Essential knowledge, practical skills, and professional understanding for healthcare – covering the healthcare system, professional roles, communication, ethics, and reflective practice.
Research Methods
Critical thinking, scientific inquiry, and clinical reporting.
Interactive Learning Skills
Developing academic literacy, communication skills and cross-discipline expression.
Progression Requirements
– All core module must be passed at Grade B
– All other modules passed at Grade C
– IELTS 7.0 required at the point of progression
– A progression interview must be passed (Pass/Fail component)
Degrees Available
After successfully completing the Brunel Pathway College course, you can progress directly onto the Medicine MBBS programme at Brunel Medical School.
**Should you be unsuccessful in your progression interview you may have the option to progress onto:
- Biomedical Sciences (Biochemistry) BSc (Hons)
- Biomedical Sciences BSc (Hons)
- Psychology BSc (Hons)
- Psychology (Sport, Health and Exercise) BSc (Hons)
- Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences (Physical Education, Coaching and Social Issues) BSc
- Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences BSc (Hons)
- Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences with Business Studies BSc
- Nursing (Adult) BSc*
- Nursing (Child Health) BSc*
- Nursing (Mental Health) BSc*
- Physiotherapy BSc*
- Occupational Therapy BSc*
*For BSc programmes in Nursing, Occupational Therapy (OT), and Physiotherapy (PT), students are required to complete a professionally focused interview during their foundation year. This interview is a mandatory progression requirement for entry into the degree programme. Students are also required to achieve an overall IELTS 7.0 (no less than 6.5 in each band) for progression.
Course Specification
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Careers
- Hospital Specialist (e.g., Cardiologist, Surgeon, Pediatrician, Neurologist)
- General Practitioner (GP) / Family Physician
- Public Health Physician
- Emergency Medicine Specialist
- Anesthetist / Intensive Care Specialist
- Chief Medical Officer (CMO) / Medical Director
- Healthcare Consultant (Management consulting for hospital systems)
- Clinical Informatician / Digital Health Specialist
- Hospital Administrator / Operations Manager
- Medical Lecturer / Professor (Teaching anatomy, physiology, or clinical skills)
- Clinical Academic (Combining research with part-time clinical practice)
Fees
Find out more about our fees for EU and UK, and International students alongside what scholarships are available.