Medicine Undergraduate Foundation Programme for 6-Year Medical Degree (MD) Pathway

Program Overview

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A Medicine Undergraduate Foundation is a one-year (3 term) programme which offers successful students a pathway to apply for Year 1 of the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at UCLan. Students will typically study 3-4 subjects, depending on the pathway chosen, as well as English Language. One of the most important requirements for university entry is English language level and as well as filling any academic gaps, English Language is critical to students' success. Students, on average, will spend up to five hours per week per subject in class and be expected to allocate a similar number of hours to independent study. The benefits of an Undergraduate Foundation include;

a focused pathway that is designed to offer the best chance of entry to university 

the offer of guaranteed progression to a partner university (although this is usually subject to achieving the pass mark required), giving you peace of mind 

the opportunity to study on university campus, so you feel part of the university from the moment you arrive

to have the support of a personal tutor and subject tutors to ensure you stay on track with your study 

to live in university accommodation - mixing with current undergraduate students 

independence. Students are responsible for managing their own time, their independent study, completing homework, cooking, shopping and their budget.

Program Outline

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Degree Overview:

The Master's Program in Biomedical Sciences Clinical Embryology and Reproductive Biology Track is a two-year full-time program offered by Alfaisal University in collaboration with the King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre. It provides research and training opportunities with international-calibre scientists leading to a Master's degree awarded by Alfaisal University. The program is designed to provide specialized and individualized training in the field of clinical embryology and assisted reproductive technology. The curriculum is in line with other international master's programs, such as those in the UK, Australia, and the USA. The curriculum is designed to train core competencies in clinical embryology theory and practice.

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Outline:

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First Year Subject Courses:

• Reproductive biology and embryology
• Molecular genetics & biology of the cell
• Introduction to assisted reproduction
• Infertility and reproductive medicine
• Semen analysis and processing/andrology.

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Second Year:

• Advanced assisted reproduction (practical experience of human assisted reproduction and clinical embryology)
• Research thesis (or project for non-thesis track) on a choice of topics, individually supervised by faculty.

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Scope of Study:

• Anatomy and physiology of reproductive systems and embryology
• Infertility and treatments
• Advanced assisted reproductive technology (ART)
• Practical training in essential laboratory skills and sophisticated micromanipulation techniques
• Legislation, ethics, and quality control

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Other:

• The program is based on letter number 18003583 dated 27/01/1440H 7 Oct 2018 from SCHS university Graduate programs / Clinical and nonclinical, are not required to have SHCS approval or accreditation.
The only approval required for any program is from MOE and NCAAA.
• The same study plan is also available in the Graduate Catalogue.