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International Medical Foundation Diploma
The International Medical Foundation Diploma is ideal for aspiring medical students.
This 9-month programme is designed to provide fundamental scientific knowledge and skills across a range of science disciplines. This includes laboratory skills, basic numeracy skills and data handling, ICT and study skills. The aim of completing this Medical Foundation Diploma, is to support students to feel more confident and better prepared to pursue a degree in medicine and other allied health science degrees.
Level of study: Foundation - NQF Level 3
Entry requirements: 5 GCSE at a grade C/4, including GCSE Maths at a minimum grade of C/4, or an equivalent level 2 qualification.
Tuition fees 2025/26: £22,250
Duration: 9 months
Start dates: January, October
Why study the International Medical Foundation Diploma?
The programme has been designed by experts at pathway level to help you maximise your learning potential on the programme. It is delivered by experienced staff who have all worked with international students for many years and have expertise in specialist areas.
Upon successful completion of the International Medical Foundation Diploma and meeting the required admission criteria, students may be eligible to apply and progress onto a 5 Year Medical Degree Pathway (5MDP) at St. George’s University (SGU). Students can start in the UK at Northumbria University or at SGU’s True Blue campus in Grenada.
Why study the International Medical Foundation Diploma with us?
SGU has contributed over 20,000 physicians to the global physician workforce, with students, graduates, and faculty from over 150 countries (Based on the number of students who have completed the Doctor of Medicine program from 1981-2022.)
SGU is the largest source of doctors for the entire US workforce
(According to FSMB physician licensure data, 2021)
For the 8th year in a row, SGU is the number one provider of new doctors to the US healthcare system (As the medical school graduating the largest number of students annually, SGU places the largest number of graduates into residency programs each year, based on internal SGU graduate and residency placement data as of May 2022.)
SGU has more than 75 affiliated hospitals and health centres in the US and UK
(sgu.edu/hospitals)
Ranked #1 medical school in the Caribbean (Inspira Advantage, 2025)
SGU School of Medicine is accredited by the Grenada Medical and Dental Council, and recognised by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME)
Studying in Newcastle
Top 5 UK best student city
QS Best Student Cities, 2026
Newcastle has a reputation for being both one of the friendliest and liveliest cities in the UK and definitely a great place for you to be a student as one in six people in the city is a student.
We've invested more than 300 million pounds since 2005 to provide new learning, working and social spaces to improve services and support for our students’ welfare and education. Northumbria University has been recognised as one of the top universities in the UK after being awarded the title of Modern University of the Year 2025 (The Times and The Sunday Times, 2025).
Our City Campus is in the heart of Newcastle city centre, so it’s the perfect place to make the most of your time at university.
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“I really enjoy physics and maths. The lecturers are fantastic because they provide me with lots of information, and support me with my studies. The library also is very good, I can find information very easily and it’s open 24 hours which means I can go at my own convenience.”
Saleh T S A M Aldamkhi Kuwait - International Foundation Programme – Engineering Pathway
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Are you interested in studying our course or do you have more questions? Our dedicated team is here to help you every step of the way. We understand that choosing the right course and campus location is a significant decision, and we are committed to providing you with all the information and support you need to help you with your decision.
