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UndergraduateBachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of SurgeryUCAS: A104

Medicine with Foundation Year

Keele University
Keele, England
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6 yearsDuration
£46,700Per Year (Intl)
£38,000Avg. Graduate Salary
95%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Keele University, the MB ChB Medicine with Foundation Year provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in medicine and dentistry. Based in Keele, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 6-year full-time structure. Foundation Year Our Foundation Year provides an excellent alternative route to Keele, providing a unique opportunity to better prepare for your chosen degree, and with guaranteed entry onto your undergraduate course once you successfully complete your Foundation Year. This extra year of study can improve your academic skills, expand your subject knowledge, give you a better understanding of higher education and, perhaps most importantly of all, build your confidence. On the Keele Foundation Year, you'll study on campus, joining our undergraduate community from the outset, with access to... International tuition fees are £46,700 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £48,000 within three years, and a 80% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Foundation Mathematics for Science
Foundation Chemistry
Foundation Biology
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Medical Biochemistry
Clinical Skills and Professional Practice
Pathology and Disease Mechanisms
Pharmacology and Therapeutics
UCAS Code:A104
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBC

Including Chemistry or Biology. A pass in the science practical endorsement is required.

International Baccalaureate

29 points

29 overall. Must include at least H5 in Biology or Chemistry.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£46,700

per year

Total Course Cost (6 years)£280,200

Home Student Fee

£10,050

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Keele University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£35,000£38,000£42,000
3 years£43,500£48,000£55,500
5 years£44,500£52,000£61,000

UK subject average: £37,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 30% above UK average salary
This course
£48,000
UK average
£37,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 41% above UK average salary
This course
£52,000
UK average
£37,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH01-01-02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

82%Working
18%Work & Study
97%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
95%
Learning opportunities
93%
Assessment and feedback
84%
Academic support
92%
Organisation and management
88%
Learning resources
88%
Student voice
84%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Keele University

Keele University offers Medicine with Foundation Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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