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The medical degree programme is six years long; students graduate with a BSc (Hons) Medicine from St Andrews and then progress to one of the University's partner medical schools in Scotland or England for the final three years to complete their MBChB or MBBS. Applicants who are ‘overseas’ for fee purposes will progress to the University of Manchester Medical School.

The School of Medicine at St Andrews offers an integrated curriculum within a strong clinical context. In addition to exploring the foundations of medical science, this course will help you develop the professional attitude, ethical understanding and decision-making skills required by the General Medical Council (GMC).

Entry Requirements

2027 entry requirements

Standard entry:
5 Highers at AAAAB including Chemistry and one from Maths, Biology (or Human Biology) or Physics plus English, Maths and Biology at National 5 at B (if not held at Higher).

Widening access entry:
5 Highers at AAABB including Chemistry and one from Maths, Biology (or Human Biology) or Physics plus English, Maths and Biology at National 5 at B (if not held at Higher). (You may gain entry to the Gateway programme with 4 Highers at BBBB).

There is no direct entry from fifth year if you are a Scottish candidate, although offers will be made as usual on the Higher Qualifications you obtained in S5. You would normally be expected to study at least three subjects in sixth year and expect to obtain BBB (BB for widening access entry) in Advanced Highers or new Highers.