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The University of Aberdeen Medical School in Scotland provides the following courses:

Medicine (A100)
Dentistry (A201)

UCAT

UCAT scores considered alongside actual and predicted academic achievement for selection for interviews in a pre-interview weighting of UCAT (40%) and academic achievement (60%). SJT is not scored but may be used in offer making if there are candidates of similar scores. Post interview, interview performance counts for 50% of an applicants total score, with academic scores (30%) and UCAT (20%) making up the remainder.

For 2024 entry, the lowest UCAT score for an RUK school leaver invited to interview was 2700. For Scottish students, the average UCAT score shortlisted was 2560.

Personal Statement

Personal statement is reviewed prior to interview for evidence of preparation for medicine. The personal statement is not scored but is assessed at interview. They do however recommend that applicants structure their personal statements to cover three themes: ‘commitment to medicine’, ‘knowledge of core qualities required of a doctor’ and ‘teamwork’ as well as discussing what they have learned about a medical career and its implications through their work experience.

Academic Requirements

GCSE Requirements

GCSE Requrements for University of Aberdeen Medical School are:

Maths - Grade 6 minimum
English - Grade 6 minimum
Science - Biology & Physics or Dual Award Science recommended
Other requirements - 6-9 passes expected, especially in science subjects

GCSEs are not scored. Only minimum requirements needed

A-levels or Scottish Higher requirements.

AAA at A level including Chemistry and one from Biology/ Human Biology, Maths or Physics achieved in a single sitting over a maximum of two years.

AAAAB at SQA Higher level including Chemistry and two from Human Biology/Biology, Maths or Physics and two further Highers in most subjects. S6: Three full academic courses in Advanced Highers at BBB.

International Baccalaureate

Minimum of 36 points including at least 3 HL at 6 and 3 SL with an average of 6. HL Chemistry is required; plus HL in Maths, Biology or Physics, and one other subject. If only 2 sciences offered at HL, must have a further science subject at SL.

Graduate Applicant Degree Requirements

A 2:1 in an undergraduate degree will enable application with a Chemistry grade B in SQA Higher or A level.

Widening Participation

Criteria for widening participation: SIMD20 postcode or attends a Reach school or is care experienced. See website for details.

Grade requirements are lowered to AAAB for Scottish widening participation applicants, and students are then guaranteed interview should applicant meet minimum academic requirements and achieve UCAT score within top 75% of all Aberdeen applicant scores. SIMD20 and care experienced applicants will also receive a 10% uplift on their UCAT score.

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University of Aberdeen Medical School