Medicine Gap Year & Medicine Foundation Course

The Medicine Gap Year & Medical Foundation Course is a one-year (3-term) programme at Lite Regal International College London which offers successful students a pathway to study medicine at a range of university partners.

This gap year is unique as it includes a one-week internship and shadowing experience in UK hospitals and clinics as part of the course. This is essential for any application to UK universities, as a recommendation will be provided by the hospital and doctors the student shadows.

Our 1-year Medicine Gap Year Course in London is designed for students aspiring to enter medical school in the UK and internationally. With structured programs providing comprehensive academic preparation, hands-on experience, and expert guidance for medical school admissions. We offer a guaranteed pathway to our partnered UK medical schools, ensuring our students have the best chance of securing a place in their desired institutions.

Students will study essential medical subjects, including Anatomy, Genetics, Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Cardiology, and Human Biology, while participating in practical workshops on suturing, organ dissection, and laparoscopic skills. The program also includes a mandatory 1 week clinical internship, providing invaluable real-world experience in hospitals and clinics each term. Additionally, students receive dedicated support for BMAT and UCAT exam preparation, along with expert university application guidance.

This programme includes four core modules that are essential for all students to be allowed entry for medicine in university. These modules are: Medical Biology, Chemistry for Medicine, Pure Maths with Statistics and English.

This course includes everything student needs to have the confidence and think like a doctor.

This intensive course will be a condensed study of the material learned in 1st year of Medical School and cement all the information learned at A level / IB or equivalent (if overseas student).

In order to gain a place at a top Medical School, it’s necessary to demonstrate exceptional grades in Science subjects (especially Chemistry and Biology), as well as showing evidence of commitment to the field. This will usually mean gaining work experience. This course will include a 1 week  medical Internship / shadowing programme with a fully qualified doctor at a London clinic / or Hospital each term. See the timetable for more details.

This course is ideal for both UK and international students who aspire to enter medical school and have chosen to take a gap year before their application. It is particularly suited for UK students who did not achieve the required grades for their desired medical school or university, as well as international students who need support with their university applications and academic qualifications. Additionally, it benefits students from the UK and abroad who wish to improve their A-Level or equivalent grades. The program also caters to those who want to take a year off to travel before committing to seven years of medical studies and training. Furthermore, it provides guidance for students who are uncertain about which university to apply to, whether in the UK or internationally, and need expert advice on the application process for top medical schools.

To be eligible for the Lite Regal International College Medicine Gap Year & Medicine Foundation Course Programme:

1. Students  must be aged 17+ and in Med School or in a Gap year before entry to Med School
2. Registrations accepted from the UK or Overseas
3. Students must have good Grades - A Levels, SAT over 3 , IB score of 30+ or equivalent
4. All nationalities with a good level of English B1 minimum on CEFR
5. For all Non EU nationals our placement team will help students obtain the necessary Visa and UK entry clearance papers necessary to attend the Gap Year course.
6. Students must be highly motivated and be thinking seriously of applying to Medical School or related - Dentistry, Nursing, Psychology, Veterinary Science or already an undergraduate already in Medicine School year 1-5 MBBS
7. Students must command a good level of English: minimum– IELTS 5-6, TOEFL iBT 35-59, TOEIC 526-750, Cambridge FCE. If you are unsure of your English level please contact us.
8. If you do not meet in these requirements especially in English, you will still be eligible. However, you need to supplement your course with an additional IELTS course in our college.

If you have any questions regarding the entry requirements, you can contact us by email at info@litecollege.co.uk.

This Medical Gap Year & Medical Foundation Pathway Course is designed for students aged 17+ aiming for medical school entry both in the UK and overseas. It consists of morning lessons (theory-based academic modules) and afternoon workshops (practical sessions, university visits, and application support). The course includes four core modules: Medical Biology, Chemistry for Medicine, Pure Mathematics and Statistics, and preparation for UKCAT/BMAT while also focusing on UCAS application help and interview preparation.

In weeks 6-7 of each term, there will be a mandatory 1-week medical/hospital internship in London.

This Medical Gap Year & Medical Foundation Course will focus on intensive and fun lessons and hands-on laboratory clinics and workshops to make medicine understandable and visually interesting. Students will be involved in hands-on experience in suturing, testing vital signs, blood pressure testing and simulation exercises to test diagnosis and treating patients that will prove invaluable when the student is put with real patients and doctors during the Internship / shadowing programme in a clinic or hospital.

You will learn concepts on:

• Organization of the body and Human Anatomy
• Physiology, Genetics, Immunology and Pharmacology
• Biochemistry and Medical Genetics
• Medical Sociology
• Workshops on medical techniques such as suturing

In this leading Medical Gap Year & Medical Foundation Course, you will cover an overview of the medical syllabus of first year at University while exploring topics ranging from:

• Endocrinology
• Anatomy
• Gastrointestinal and Renal Systems
• Brain Anatomy
• Neural processes
• Cardiology
• Respiratory Functions
• Immunology
• Histology
• Suturing
• Organs and Body Cavities

BMAT and UKCAT and GAMSAT

A good score in BMAT / UKCAT / GAMSAT is essential in obtaining a place in a top Medical School. Whatever exam you need to sit or improve your score on, our tutors and top Medical teachers will give you practice papers and techniques and thorough preparation in these general admission exams for UK Medical Schools so that you can improve your current score and be totally confident on the day of the real exam.

Admissions Talks and UCAS, University Tours and Guidance

Students will receive help with their UCAS application, personal statements, and interview practice so they feel confident. Students will be given guidance on application to various UK Medical Schools. Tours of top Medical schools in the UK will be included in the course.

Recommended Reading List

1. Netter – Atlas of Human anatomy (6^th edition)
2.Guyton and Hall – Textbook of Medical Physiology (13^th ed)
3.Gilroy, Basic Neurology (3^rd ed)
4.Ellen Rothman, White Coat,
5. Basic Life support Provider Manual

This Intensive Medical Gap Year Preparation course includes a mandatory 1 week full time Medical Internship / shadowing that will allow the medical student to obtain the necessary placement experience when they apply to Medical School. The students will intern and shadow with a fully qualified doctor minimum MBBS. By shadowing of the doctor student will gain the experience needed in any application to Medical School.

Students will receive a fully written report of what they have achieved from their clinic and doctor they have interned with. The written report will include details of what they have done and covered during their Internship period, which will prove invaluable for their future applications to Medical School.

Internships will normally be within one of the London NHS hospitals or London clinics. We will find placement normally within one of the large teaching hospitals to give students an ideal volunteering role as well as insight into working within large teaching hospital or Doctors clinic.

The internships  and shadowing programmes will normally be in one of the following:

Students who choose the residential type of study will be accommodated in one of the University Campus Dorms in Central London. We generally use University of London accommodation for our student's needs.

Accommodation is provided in single en-suite rooms.

Meals are not provided as part of this course.