3-Term (Extended) Undergraduate Foundation Program - Life Sciences - Continue to - Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery (Foundation Entry) 6 years

The Undergraduate Foundation Program in Life Science program is designed to prepare international students, who have completed senior secondary education, for entry to a wide range of undergraduate studies at the University of Central Lancashire.

The Foundation portion of this program lasts one academic year (nine months). The year is divided into three terms of seven to eight teaching weeks and one examination week. On average, students will undertake 21 (and up to 25) hours of classroom-based study per week.

There are four academic pathways to choose from and candidates will study the pathway most suited to their chosen progression degree. Academic skills relevant to the specific subject area will be taught to fully prepare them for university study. The pathways are: Business, Economics, Finance and Management, Engineering and  Physical Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences and Life Sciences.

This course is suitable for students from a wide range of backgrounds typically under-represented in veterinary medicine. Modules include foundational content to give a good underpinning knowledge of the sciences, critical thinking and animal husbandry. They are delivered to help prepare them to study veterinary medicine alongside sessions to help develop professional skills such as adaptability, problem-solving and communication