Foundation Year for Medicine and Dentistry
Welcome to all of our new students arriving at The University of Manchester.
This website will guide you through the next steps of the entry process to help you achieve a smooth transition into student life.
You will find key information about what to do before you arrive in Manchester and also what to expect in your first week here.
A warm welcome from the Academic Lead
I want to say a big hello from everyone involved in The University of Manchester Foundation Year Programme for Medicine and Dentistry.
We are really looking forward to welcoming and meeting you at the start of your programme in a few weeks' time.
During the coming academic year, we are going to build your scientific knowledge, expose you to different styles of teaching and learning, and guide you to develop the skills needed to make a smooth and successful transition to the MBChB or BDS programmes.
It will be hard work – but I promise that it is going to be fun!
In the meantime, enjoy the rest of your summer and I look forward to seeing you in Manchester soon.
Best wishes,
Dr Hazel England
Academic Lead for Pre-Medical and Pre-Dental Programmes
Get ready
Find out about the basic steps you need to take as a new student at Manchester.
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Your first week on campus
Find out what will happen in the first week of the Programme Welcome (18 September 2023).
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Key documents
Access links to key documents for the Foundation Year programme.
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Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks
See answers to common questions about Disclosure and Barring Service checks.
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Frequently asked questions
See answers to frequently asked questions about the Foundation Year programme for Medicine and Dentistry.
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How your course will be delivered
See how we will deliver your course in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Peer mentoring
Learn about getting support from students in other years.
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Key dates
See key semester and exam dates for the year ahead.
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Contact us
Information, Advice and Guidance Team
Email: sms.hub@manchester.ac.uk
Student Support and Wellbeing
Email: med.sps@manchester.ac.uk
Curriculum and Programmes Team (for academic queries)
Email: sms.programmes-ugmedicine@manchester.ac.uk
Assessments Team
Email: medical.exams@manchester.ac.uk