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University of St Andrews

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The University of St Andrews Medical School in Scotland provides the Medicine (A100) and the North American Medical Programme (St Andrews)(A990) courses that require UCAT.

UCAT

Interviews are allocated according to UCAT score (once minimum academic requirements and satisfactory personal statement and reference are met). The SJT is used in interview process.

In recent years, the lowest score to be granted an interview has been around 2400.

Personal Statement

Not scored but health-related work experience and an explanation of your reasons for wanting to study medicine and why you think you would make a good doctor. required for applicant to be considered for interview.

Academic Requirements

GCSE Requirements

GCSE Requirements for University of St Andrews Medical School are:

Maths - Grade 5 minimum if not offered at A level
English - Grade 5 minimum if not offered at A level
Science - Grade 5 minimum in biology if not offered at A level
Other requirements - 5 GCSEs at grade 7 minimum. Dual award Science is not acceptable instead of GCSE Biology

GCSEs are not scored. Only minimum requirements needed

A-levels or Scottish Higher requirements.

AAA at A level including Chemistry and one other of Biology, Maths or Physics.

AAAAB at Higher in S5 including grade A in Chemistry and one other of Biology (or Human Biology), Maths or Physics, to be taken in the same sitting. In addition, grades BBB in Highers or Advanced Highers in S6 are required.

International Baccalaureate

38 points. At Higher level, grades 6,6,6 to include Chemistry and one other of Biology, Maths or Physics. At Standard level, grades 6,6,6 to include Maths, Biology, English if not offered at Higher level.

Graduate Applicant Degree Requirements

Applicants with a 2:1 honours degree in a science subject, achieved in the last five years, will be considered with a B grade at A level or Advanced Higher Chemistry, and B grades GCSE or National 5 Biology, English and Maths.

Widening Participation

Widening participation applicants may be considered with lower than standard grades. See website for explanation of academic and contextual requirements. St Andrews participates in the Reach scheme.

University Link

University of St Andrews Medical School