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International Foundation in Life Sciences, Health Sciences and Pharmacy (3-Term), Leading to Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Molecular Biology and Genetics INTO Group - University of East Anglia International Study Centre INTO Group - University of East Anglia International Study Centre, UK

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GBP 6083

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

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48 Month

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5

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50%

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Program Overview

As an international student, you might need, or benefit from, a pathway course before you start to a degree. A pathway course is often necessary because of different education systems of UK and your home country. The International Foundation Year offered by INTO Group, is perfect for international students who do not meet the academic requirements. It'll boost your academic and language skills, and improve your subject knowledge, to the level needed for entry to a degree at the University of East Anglia.

International Foundation in Life Sciences, Health Sciences and Pharmacy is a three-term program offered by INTO Group. Prepare for entry to Year 1 of an undergraduate degree in pharmacy, health or life sciences at the University of East Anglia (UEA). You’ll participate in interactive, discussion-based classes and complete a research project to develop a strong understanding of issues in healthcare and life sciences.

Leading to:- Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Molecular Biology and Genetics

After recent Nobel prizes for developments of genome editing and mRNA vaccines, now is the perfect time to begin your study of molecular biology and genetics. Studying Molecular Biology and Genetics at UEA will give you a fundamental grounding in the study of biology whilst enabling you to decide which area of molecular biology or genetics best fits with your interests. 

You'll study alongside students from the School of Biological Sciences and will have the opportunity to decide how to shape your own degree to reflect the areas of biology you want to explore. This may include specialising in medical genetics, biotechnology or agriculture, as well as studying human health and disease, microbial or plant molecular biology, cellular signalling, and evolutionary biology. 

Whichever route you decide to pursue, this flexible programme of study will give you the chance to enjoy modules from across our diverse range of topics, taught by staff who are experts in their field and research active members of the Norwich Research Park. 

The School of Biological Sciences brings a strong research-led ethos to every course we offer. More than 220 people within the School are actively involved in current research, with subjects ranging from the biochemical, molecular and cellular levels to ecological interactions and evolutionary processes. Some of our research focuses on understanding fundamental biological principles and some is applied research such as protein structure and microbial energetics, the study of human diseases, and conservation biology. Our students benefit from our enviable position as an integral partner of the Norwich Research Park, which is also home to the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, and independent, world-renowned research institutes: the John Innes Centre, the Sainsbury Laboratory, the Earlham Institute and the Quadram Institute. 

After completing your Molecular Biology and Genetics degree, you'll be equipped to start working in a research laboratory, join industry, or pursue further studies and a career in academia. 

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Additional Information

Program Level Undergraduate Pathway

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Visa (PSWV) work permit

Program Intake

Closed

Jan 2026, Sep 2026

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

    5 IELTS Score
    50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    6083

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     Free

    Application Fee
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    10539 Per year

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    Scholarships

    Scholarship for September 2027 & 2028 Intakes

    Students progressing to eligible undergraduate programmes in September 2027 and September 2028 can benefit from guaranteed annual scholarships of up to £10,000, worth up to £40,000 over four years of study.

    Updated UEA Scholarship Structure

     

    Subjects Old scholarship New scholarship
    Faculty of Science Lab-based courses £5,000 per year £10,000 per year
    School of Economics, Law, Psychology or Norwich Business School £5,000 per year £7,000 per year
    Year 2 entry to NBS (International Year One progression) £4,000 per year £5,000 per year
    All other courses (excluding Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy) £5,000 per year £5,000 per year

     

    Key Benefits for Students

    • Guaranteed scholarships: Automatically applied by UEA when students progress from INTO UEA International Study Centre, subject to the applicable terms and conditions.
    • Scholarships across academic years: Eligible students can receive the scholarship for each year of their degree, with awards of up to £40,000 for eligible four-year programmes.
    • Integrated Master's programmes: Eligible courses such as MChem and MPhys can receive scholarships for all four academic years, totalling up to £40,000.
    • Additional savings: The International UG Merit Scholarship can be combined with UEA's early payment awards. This combination is confirmed for September 2027 entry, with future intakes subject to confirmation.

    Please note that placement and industry years are not covered by the scholarship, as these years typically have lower tuition fees. Scholarships are awarded for academic years only.

    What This Means for Your Counselling Teams

    This enhanced scholarship structure creates a stronger opportunity to promote UEA to students considering science, pharmacy, business, economics, law and psychology programmes. We encourage you to highlight these benefits during student counselling and identify eligible students planning to progress in September 2027 and September 2028.

    For full eligibility criteria and scholarship terms and conditions, please visit the .

     

     

    Scholarship for Sep2026 Intake 

    £10,000 Progression Scholarship for international students progressing to selected undergraduate degree programmes in the fields of Engineering, Physics, and Environmental Sciences.

    The scholarship will be awarded automatically with no separate application required and is available for each year of study. This means eligible students could benefit from savings of up to £30,000 across the duration of their study plan when progressing to UEA.

    Eligible Subject Areas & Courses

    Students progressing to Year 1 of the following programmes will be eligible:

    Engineering

    • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
    • Energy Engineering
    • Mechanical Engineering

    Physics

    Environmental Sciences

    Geography

    Geophysics

    Geology

    This progression scholarship is guaranteed for students:

    • Joining UEA in September 2026 or September 2027
    • Progressing from the UEA International Study Centre

    The scholarship scheme also includes:

    • Integrated Master’s programmes
    • Study Abroad options
    • Placement Year opportunities

    For complete scholarship terms and conditions, please visit the official UEA website:

    We encourage you to promote this exciting opportunity to prospective students interested in STEM-related programmes in the UK.

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