What are the English language requirements for entry into the Foundation Programme?
The English language requirements for Foundation Programme 2010 are set out as follows: A signed and stamped Medical School Dean’s Statement 2010* confirming all of the following: o that the entire primary medical qualification undertaken by the applicant is being taught/was taught in English o that all examinations undertaken by the applicant during his/her primary medical qualification will be/were in English o that the applicant’s primary medical qualification will include/included a significant amount of contact with patients in English. OR a valid academic IELTS** certificate confirming a minimum score of 7.5 in each of the four domains: reading, writing, listening and speaking. Please note that no other form of English language proficiency will be accepted. Please be aware that the English language requirements are subject to change for Foundation Programme 2011. * The Medical School Dean’s Statement for Foundation Programme 2010 can be found under the “How to Apply” section of o
The English language requirements for Foundation Programme 2012 are set out as follows: A signed and stamped Medical School Dean’s Statement 2012* confirming all of the following: o that the entire primary medical qualification undertaken by the applicant is being taught/was taught solely in English o that all examinations undertaken by the applicant during his/her primary medical qualification will be/were solely in English o that the applicant’s primary medical qualification will include/included a significant amount of contact with patients in English. OR a valid academic IELTS** certificate confirming a minimum score of 7.5 in each of the four domains: reading, writing, listening and speaking. Please note that no other form of English language proficiency will be accepted. * The Medical School Dean’s Statement for Foundation Programme 2012 can be found under the “How to Apply” section of our website. ** IELTS certificates are only valid for 2 years and therefore must be dated no ea