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.
Interview coaching, guest lectures and small group seminars will maximize your chance of gaining offers for competitive degrees such as physiotherapy, speech and language therapy, nursing, midwifery and pharmacy. If you are aiming to progress to a degree in biological sciences, environmental science or chemistry, a place at UEA is guaranteed.
Key Information
- Practical lessons in laboratories and fieldwork offer hands-on experience.
- Learn from guest speakers, including university academics, health practitioners and patients.
- Develop reflective skills through a personal development portfolio.
- Students aiming for competitive health courses learn about UK healthcare, NHS values and relevant health topics, helping them to succeed in university interviews.
- UEA is 2nd in the UK for Physiotherapy (The Complete University Guide 2027) and top 30 for Pharmacology and Pharmacy (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026).
- Specialized facilities at UEA include a dedicated SLT lab, anatomy suite, cutting-edge assistive technology NEAT suite, and an in-house pharmacy dispensary.
Age Requirement
16
Academic Year 2026/27
14th September 2026 - 25th June 2027
- Term 1: 14th September 2026 - 11th December 2026
- Term 2: 4th January 2027 - 19th March 2027
- Term 3: 5th April 2027 - 25th June 2027
Academic Year 2026/27
4th January 2027 - 20th August 2027
- Term 1: 4th January 2027 - 26th March 2027
- Term 2: 5th April 2027 - 25th June 2027
- Term 3: 5th July 2027 - 20th August 2027
Estimated cost of attendance
Tuition fee
£ 18,250.00
Enrolment fee (Compulsory)
£ 275.00
Textbooks (Compulsory)
£ 280.00 - 370.00
Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent)
£ 575.00
Approximate cost
£ 19,380.00 - 19,470.00
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