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Gateway to Medicine BSc
Over the last 600 years, the University of St Andrews has established a reputation as one of the world’s leading teaching centres. Today, we offer a flexible degree structure based on your choice of subject
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What you will need to do
Apply by 29 Jan
What you won’t need to do
Audition for a Place
Attend an interview
Submit a portfolio
Pass an entry test
Points of entry for Gateway to Medicine BSc
Year 1
Entry requirements for Medicine and Dentistry and Medicine at University of St Andrews
Entry requirements are the formal requirements students need to meet to be considered for a place on a university course. But, each year many universities accept students with lower grades. The bar chart below shows the actual UCAS tariff points of students currently on this course.
B,B,B,B
Required subjects for Gateway to Medicine BSc at University of St Andrews
to be obtained at one sitting in S5. Must include chemistry and one other of biology, mathematics or physics.
If biology, mathematics and English have not been passed at Highers, each must normally have been passed at National 5 grade B.
S6 entry, BBBB in S5 and CC in S6 subjects at Higher or Advanced Higher
UCAS points for current students on Medicine and Dentistry and Medicine at University of St Andrews
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How good is this course?
Most relevant Student Reviews for Medicine at University of St Andrews
member5117943
6th October 24
Medicine, MB ChB FullTime
The teaching is absolutely brilliant. The lecturers care about their topic and want to share it. We learnt such a range of topics and this is supported by dissection and clinical skills and placement too. They are also supportive and have really good student support read more
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member1380880
10th March 23
Medicine, MB ChB FullTime
It's pain and hard work. But hopefully the rewards will be bountiful read more
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member1372903
31st October 22
Medicine, MB ChB FullTime
Medicine at st andrews is a great course to study, it is obviously difficult but the teaching makes it bearable read more
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member955119
10th March 21
Medicine, MB ChB FullTime
St Andrews offers dissection which is a rarity in the UK, and I find essential for anatomy learning. The depth of the course is also sufficient to come out with a good foundation for the last 3 years of medicine read more
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member1155103
10th March 21
Medicine, MB ChB FullTime
Great postgrad course, excellent teaching read more
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member544565
26th December 19
Medicine, MB ChB FullTime
Would recommend to anyone. In fact my sister recommended it to me! Both studied medicine here. Both loved it. Fantastic combination of work alongside extracurricular can be achieved. read more
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member932915
18th July 18
Medicine, MB ChB FullTime
St Andrews offers such an amazing opportunity for medicine, being able to study there for 3 years then 3 years elsewhere. Would recommend to anyone. read more
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member523116
10th July 16
Medicine, MB ChB FullTime
Great course, full on and a lot of hours but to be expected with Medicine. Fantastic value for money read more
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member919756
26th November 15
Medicine, MB ChB FullTime
Amazing staff always available to offer help. Great curriculum structure read more
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member819266
19th November 15
Medicine, MB ChB FullTime
Brilliant course, all the staff are great and the facilities are amazing. read more
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member1218521
13th November 15
Medicine, MB ChB FullTime
I really enjoy the course. Some teachers are not as good as others, but most are enthusiastic about their job read more
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member718477
13th November 15
Medicine, MB ChB FullTime
Dedicated teaching, everyone goes above and beyond. Amazing friends. Excellent opportunities. Beautiful place to study. read more
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member514631
11th August 15
Medicine, MB ChB FullTime
The course is great, with the best balance between lectures and practical work. The lecture staff are all very helpful outside of class too! No one wants to see you fail! read more
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