Level 3 Diploma
in Life Sciences
(Medical Foundation)
The First Step Towards Medical School
ABOUT THIS PROGRAM
QUICK FACTS
Qualification
Duration
6–9 Months
Intakes
Guided Learning Hours
1,020 hours
Entrance Exams Required
Entry Level
Progression
WHO IS THIS
PROGRAM FOR?
This diploma is designed for students who:
Have completed secondary school and want to enter medicine or healthcare, but don't qualify for direct university admission yet
Have been rejected from traditional medical programs and need a recognised, structured second route
Are international students navigating an unfamiliar admissions system, and want expert guidance throughout
Want a smaller, more personalised learning environment where they'll actually be seen, supported, and set up to succeed
ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS
Don't see your curriculum listed? Contact our admissions team — we review all applications individually and can advise on equivalency.
IGCSE (Old Format):
Minimum grade of C in Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Mathematics
IGCSE (New Format):
Minimum score of 4 in Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Mathematics
CBSE Curriculum:
Minimum of 70% in Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Mathematics at Grade 12
American Curriculum:
Minimum overall score of 70% in Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Mathematics at Grade 12
Choueifat Curriculum:
Minimum pass in Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Mathematics at Grade 12
English Language:
Additional English language qualifications may be required where the previous medium of instruction was not English.
Age Requirement:
Applicants must be at least 16 years old.
COURSE CURRICULUM
This program covers seven carefully sequenced modules, each building the knowledge and skills expected of a student entering undergraduate medical education.
Atoms, Molecules & Reactions:
You'll learn the physical chemistry behind how matter behaves and changes — the same principles that underpin pharmacology, biochemistry, and clinical medicine. Chemical concepts are taught through real health and life science examples, making this immediately relevant to your future studies.
Cells & Molecular Biology:
Cells & Cellular Processes: From molecules to living systems — this module explores how cells work, regulate themselves, and maintain health. It includes a focused study on thalassemia, illustrating exactly how cellular-level biology has real consequences across human populations. This is the science behind disease, treatment, and the human body.
Measurements in Life Sciences:
This module develops your quantitative reasoning through biological scenarios, builds essential skills, and trains the kind of precise, evidence-based thinking that medical schools — and clinical practice — demand.
Medicine, Disease & Society:
This module places healthcare in its social and historical context — exploring how disease is defined, how healthcare systems evolve, and how future doctors should think critically about health claims and treatment. It also builds the academic communication skills you'll need to thrive at the university level.
Organic & Biological Chemistry:
A systematic survey of organic chemistry with direct applications to biomedical science. You'll study reaction mechanisms, functional groups, and molecular structures — developing the problem-solving skills essential for biochemistry, pharmacology, and advanced medical study.
Tissues, Systems & Regulations:
Building on cellular biology, this module examines how the body's major physiological systems work at scale — cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, and more. You'll learn to apply physiological principles to explain disease states and the body's responses to change. This is human biology at the level medical schools expect.
Investigations in Life Sciences:
Your chance to work like a scientist. You'll select a topic, design your own investigation, generate findings, and present results in multiple formats. This module develops the independent research skills that universities and future clinical roles require — and demonstrates to medical school admissions panels that you can think, not just memorise.
Direct Entry to Undergraduate Medical Programs:
Routes into Biomedical & Allied Health Degrees:
Research & Specialist Career Pathways:
Our admissions team will map your full progression route from day one — so you know exactly where you're going and how you'll get there.
THE COST REALITY
STUDENT SUPPORT
Committing to the Level 3 Medical Foundation is a serious decision — and we take it seriously. EP Canada provides:
Dedicated one-to-one academic mentoring throughout all three semesters
Regular progress reviews and personalised feedback sessions
University application coaching from enrollment through to placement confirmation
Student welfare resources and campus support services
Scholarship and financial planning guidance
Accommodation guidance and student orientation support
Frequently
Asked Questions
Do I need to sit the MCAT or UCAT to enrol or progress to an MD program?
No. Neither exam is required to enrol in the Level 3 Diploma, and your progression to university is based on your diploma performance. This is one of the most significant advantages of the EP Canada pathway for students who either don't meet traditional entrance exam requirements or simply don't want to stake their future on a single test.
What if I were rejected from a traditional medical program?
Many of our students arrive at EP Canada after facing setbacks through conventional routes — and go on to progress successfully to undergraduate medical programs at our partner universities. This diploma is specifically designed to give capable students a credible, supported second path.
Is this qualification recognised internationally?
Yes. The Level 3 Diploma in Life Sciences is an NCFE-accredited qualification recognised by medical universities across the Caribbean, UK, and beyond.
How competitive is the admissions process?
We assess each applicant holistically. However, because we maintain small class sizes, intake spots are genuinely limited. Students who meet the entry requirements are strongly encouraged to apply early.
Can I work toward a full medical degree from this point?
Absolutely. The Level 3 Diploma is the first step on a pathway that leads to undergraduate medical entry. Our progression team will map out your full academic route from day one.
What is the minimum age to apply?
Applicants must be at least 16 years old.

