Compare Universities
University of Plymouth (Foundation Year)
Warning: Trying to access array offset on value of type null in /var/www/medicmind.it/wp-content/themes/medicmind/single-cpt_uni_med.php on line 108
Overview
The University of Plymouth is home to Peninsula Medical School. Students at Peninsula benefit from state of the art facilities from the very latest electronic patient simulators and 3D human anatomy models. Teaching takes a layering, spiral-based approach whereby you revisit, and build upon earlier knowledge and skills as you progress through the programme. So once you’ve grasped the core elements, you’ll continually deepen your understanding with new levels of insight, analysis, critical thinking and practical experience. A key feature of this course is early clinical contact, with students meeting their very first patients within the first weeks of the course.
The Medicine with Foundation Year programme is aimed at able students whose education has been impacted by adversity. Using a Problem Based Learning approach, this course begins the journey towards the development of the academic, personal and professional skills needed for a career in medicine.
Please note this programme is only open to applicants meeting specific widening participation criteria. Applicants for this course must not meet the A level and GCSE grade requirements for the five-year Medicine (A100) course. However, if you meet either the GCSE or A level requirements for A100 but not the other, then you would be considered for the foundation course.
Key Points
- Foundation Year
- Problem Based Learning
- Optional Intercalation
- No Admissions Tests
Warning: Undefined variable $stats_website in /var/www/medicmind.it/wp-content/themes/medicmind/single-cpt_uni_med.php on line 142
Warning: Undefined variable $stats_email in /var/www/medicmind.it/wp-content/themes/medicmind/single-cpt_uni_med.php on line 143
Warning: Undefined variable $stats_phone_number in /var/www/medicmind.it/wp-content/themes/medicmind/single-cpt_uni_med.php on line 144
Warning: Undefined variable $stats_teaching_style in /var/www/medicmind.it/wp-content/themes/medicmind/single-cpt_uni_med.php on line 146
Warning: Undefined variable $stats_course_length in /var/www/medicmind.it/wp-content/themes/medicmind/single-cpt_uni_med.php on line 147
Warning: Undefined variable $stats_bsc in /var/www/medicmind.it/wp-content/themes/medicmind/single-cpt_uni_med.php on line 148
Warning: Undefined variable $stats_courses_offered in /var/www/medicmind.it/wp-content/themes/medicmind/single-cpt_uni_med.php on line 149
Warning: Undefined variable $stats_graduate_entry in /var/www/medicmind.it/wp-content/themes/medicmind/single-cpt_uni_med.php on line 150
Warning: Undefined variable $stats_foundation_or_access in /var/www/medicmind.it/wp-content/themes/medicmind/single-cpt_uni_med.php on line 151
Warning: Undefined variable $stats_local_area in /var/www/medicmind.it/wp-content/themes/medicmind/single-cpt_uni_med.php on line 153
Warning: Undefined variable $stats_social_life in /var/www/medicmind.it/wp-content/themes/medicmind/single-cpt_uni_med.php on line 154
Warning: Undefined variable $stats_interview_style in /var/www/medicmind.it/wp-content/themes/medicmind/single-cpt_uni_med.php on line 156
Warning: Undefined variable $stats_interview_dates in /var/www/medicmind.it/wp-content/themes/medicmind/single-cpt_uni_med.php on line 157
Warning: Undefined variable $stats_interview_topics in /var/www/medicmind.it/wp-content/themes/medicmind/single-cpt_uni_med.php on line 158
Warning: Undefined variable $stats_ucat in /var/www/medicmind.it/wp-content/themes/medicmind/single-cpt_uni_med.php on line 160
Warning: Undefined variable $stats_bmat in /var/www/medicmind.it/wp-content/themes/medicmind/single-cpt_uni_med.php on line 161
Warning: Undefined variable $stats_gamsat in /var/www/medicmind.it/wp-content/themes/medicmind/single-cpt_uni_med.php on line 162
Warning: Undefined variable $stats_gcse in /var/www/medicmind.it/wp-content/themes/medicmind/single-cpt_uni_med.php on line 164
Warning: Undefined variable $stats_a_level in /var/www/medicmind.it/wp-content/themes/medicmind/single-cpt_uni_med.php on line 165
Warning: Undefined variable $stats_retake_policy in /var/www/medicmind.it/wp-content/themes/medicmind/single-cpt_uni_med.php on line 166
Warning: Undefined variable $stats_scottish_highers in /var/www/medicmind.it/wp-content/themes/medicmind/single-cpt_uni_med.php on line 167
Warning: Undefined variable $stats_scottish_advanced in /var/www/medicmind.it/wp-content/themes/medicmind/single-cpt_uni_med.php on line 168
Warning: Undefined variable $stats_ib in /var/www/medicmind.it/wp-content/themes/medicmind/single-cpt_uni_med.php on line 169
Warning: Undefined variable $stats_bdga_only in /var/www/medicmind.it/wp-content/themes/medicmind/single-cpt_uni_med.php on line 170
Warning: Undefined variable $stats_applications_in_1819 in /var/www/medicmind.it/wp-content/themes/medicmind/single-cpt_uni_med.php on line 172
Warning: Undefined variable $stats_interviews_in_1819 in /var/www/medicmind.it/wp-content/themes/medicmind/single-cpt_uni_med.php on line 173
Warning: Undefined variable $stats_offers_in_1819 in /var/www/medicmind.it/wp-content/themes/medicmind/single-cpt_uni_med.php on line 174
Warning: Undefined variable $stats_success_rate_in_1819 in /var/www/medicmind.it/wp-content/themes/medicmind/single-cpt_uni_med.php on line 175
About the university Compare
| Key Information | |
| Website | plymouth.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/bmbs-bachelor-of-medicine-bachelor-of-surgery-with-foundation-year-0 |
| [email protected] | |
| Phone Number | 01752 437333 |
| Course code | best code |
| Degree achieved | non achieved |
| Tuition | no tuition |
| Living costs | no costs |
| Course Information | |
| Teaching style | Problem Based Learning Plymouth used an enquiry based learning approach, with small structured groups to discuss clinical case studies. You get early clinical exposure, and will see your very first patients within the first two weeks of the course! Your foundation year will teach you the basic science required for medical studies, also using a problem based approach. Successful completion of the foundation year guarantees entry to Y1 medicine with no further selection procedures. |
| Course length | 6 years |
| BSC | Yes, optional Intercalation is offered at both BSc and MSc level |
| Courses offered | 2 courses offered: A100 Standard-Entry Medicine - 5 years A102 Medicine with a Foundation Year - 6 years |
| Graduate entry | No |
| Foundation or access | Yes |
| University Life | |
| Local area | Plymouth, Devon The University of Plymouth is one of the largest universities in the South West, with a main campus located at the centre of ‘Britain’s ocean city’. The city of Plymouth, characterised by its lively community of students, lies within an area of rich geographical and ecological diversity. From the nearby Dartmoor National Park, to the Devon and Cornwall coast – you are never too far away from serenity or adventure. |
| Social life | With excellent national transport links, great shopping and culture, top sporting opportunities, pristine seas and south-coast sunshine, at the University of Plymouth you can live the lifestyle that only the South West peninsula can offer. |
| Interview | |
| Interview style | MMI 7 stations |
| Interview dates | Nov-Jan |
| Interview topics | |
| Admissions Tests | |
| UCAT | N/A |
| BMAT | N/A |
| GAMSAT | N/A |
| Academic Requirements | |
| GSCE | Minimum requirements: 5 GCSEs at grades A/9-C/4 includING English Language, Maths and either Double Award Science or two Chemistry, Biology, or Physics |
| A-level | BBB Subjects requirements: Biology plus one from Chemistry, Physics, Maths or Psychology |
| Retake policy | Applications from re-sit applicants are welcome providing a minimum attainment has been achieved at the first attempt. Minimum attainment in the majority of cases cannot exceed more than 2 grade drops from our published typical offer e.g. A-Level candidates need to have achieved BCC in the first attempt. |
| Scottish highers | N/A |
| Scottish advanced | BBB Subjects requirements: Biology plus one from Chemistry, Physics, Maths or Psychology |
| IB | 32 points Subject requirements: grade 5 at Higher Level Biology plus one of Chemistry, Physics, Maths or Psychology |
| Bachelor's Degree (Gradutes Only) | N/A |
| Statistics | |
| Applications in 19/20 | 416 |
| Interviews in 19/20 | 138 |
| Offers in 19/20 | 58 |
| Success rate in 19/20 | approx 1 in 8 |
Was this article helpful?
Still got a question? Leave a comment
Leave a comment