Course
NCUK IFY (1+5) Medical Route
9 Month
Thailand5 Year
Study abroadNCUK IFY (1+5) Medical Route
Do you want to become a doctor, surgeon, or dentist? Are you an international student wanting to study medicine abroad?
Study NCUK’s International Foundation Year and progress to
a wide range of medical degrees at leadintg universities in the
UK, Australia, New Zealand, Malta and the Caribbean
Where can I study medicine?
Queen mary university of london
MBBS Medicine
University of New South Wales
Bachelor of Medical Studies Doctor of Medicine
St. George’s University
Medical Degree Pathway
University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)
MBBS Medicine
Aston University
Medicine MBChB
University of Bristol
Dentistry
University of Western Australia
Doctor of Medicine Doctor of Dental Medicine
University of Otago
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MB ChB) Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
The University of Auckland
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
Cardiff University
Dental Surgery (BDS)What is the International Foundation Year Medicine Pathway?
Biology
Chemistry
Maths for Science
The International Foundation Year Medicine Pathway is designed for international students who, like you, need to bridge the gap between their local secondary education and starting a university degree. This qualification becomes the stepping stone to succeeding in your journey towards studying a medical degree at a top university abroad.
Entry Requirements
GED
Pass 4 GED modules which
would come out at a score
close to 700
would come out at a score
close to 700
AP High School Diploma
Completion of Year 12
including good passes
in Maths , Chemistry and
Biology.
including good passes
in Maths , Chemistry and
Biology.
Maw 6 (Year 12)
MAW 6 with a grade of 3.0 or
more in all relevant subjects.
more in all relevant subjects.
AS Level
50% (for IFY Science or
Engineering must have a
minimum of 50% in Maths)
Engineering must have a
minimum of 50% in Maths)
IGCSE
5 grade B’s of
equivalent.
equivalent.
IB
22 – may have limited
university options
university options
A Level
E – may have limited
university options
university options
Over 70+ Medical Related Degrees
Degree courses that NCUK students can advance to include:
• Pharmacy
• Nursing
• Biomedical Science
• Physiotherapy
• Biochemistry, and more!
What is the International Foundation Year (IFY) ?
How is it graded?
Graded like A levels
(A*, A, B, C, D, E, U)
study 3 subjects
(A*, A, B, C, D, E, U)
study 3 subjects
Do I need to take
IELTS too?
No!
Start date
6 October 2025 –
June 2026
June 2026
How is it assessed?
A combination of both
coursework and exams –
not100% final examination
(coursework 20%, Midterm
10% and Final 70%)
coursework and exams –
not100% final examination
(coursework 20%, Midterm
10% and Final 70%)
Duration?
9 months (30 weeks –min 18 teaching hoursper week + self-study)
Purpose?
Prepares you for 1st
year entry to Medical
and related degree
courses abroad
year entry to Medical
and related degree
courses abroad
Who designs the
programme?
NCUK Universities
Tuition Fee
697,500 THB
Is it comparable with
A-level / NCEA LEVEL 3?
Yes
