The Foundation programme prepares students with the academic skills and scientific knowledge essential for success in medical education. Serving as the bridge between secondary education and the rigorous study of medicine, this comprehensive preparatory curriculum builds a strong foundation in the core disciplines that underpin modern healthcare.
Through an integrated, student-centered approach, the program develops the analytical, scientific, technological, and communication skills aspiring physicians need to thrive, not only in medical school, but throughout their careers as future healthcare leaders. Small class sizes, dedicated faculty mentorship, and a curriculum designed around real-world medical practice ensure every student enters their medical studies fully prepared, confident, and ready to succeed.
1 semester - 16 weeks
Program Objectives
By the end of the Foundation program, students will be able to:
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Explain core biological principles and processes relevant to medical study
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Apply fundamental concepts of general chemistry
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Solve problems using pure mathematics
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Demonstrate foundational computer science and digital literacy skills
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Communicate effectively through academic writing and presentation
Why Choose AUB Foundation Program?
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Seamless pathway into AUB's Preclinical Sciences program
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Integrated, student-centered teaching approach
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Experienced faculty dedicated to student mentorship
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Supportive environment that builds confidence
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Well-rounded academic and analytical skill development
Curriculum Structure
Principles of Biology (5 Credit hours)
Introduces the fundamental concepts in biology. Emphasis includes cell structures & functions, metabolism, and organism genetics and energy transformation, genetics, evolution, classification, and other related topics. The course includes the role of the cell cycle with regard to inheritance.
General Chemistry (5 Credit hours)
Identifies the fundamental concepts of chemistry and explores atomic structure, the Periodic table, chemical equations, and concepts of bonding, stoichiometry and types of reactions. The course also seeks to introduce minor concepts of acid-base balance from Medical Physiology.
Pure Math (4 Credit hours)
This course is designed to provide a comprehensive study of functions, of higher mathematics courses. The students will study the properties and graphs of trigonometric, polynomial, rational, inverse, exponential and logarithmic functions.
Computer Science (4 Credit hours)
Equips students with the basic understanding of the computer and its uses and applications. It also demonstrates the mastery of basic computer skills such as word processing, databases, reports, spreadsheets and multimedia presentations. The course seeks to outline computer operations applications to access, create, manage, integrate, store and retrieve information.
English (4 Credit hours)
Provides a systematic and practical introduction to the techniques of effective college level English skills. A review of grammar and syntax is included which will help students build the necessary skills to write papers effectively.
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