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Medicine (5 years) (Scottish Community Orientated MBChB)

  • MB ChB
  • 5 Years
  • Full-time
  • 07/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

This five-year MBChB medicine degree is a unique and innovative offering from the University of St Andrews designed to cater for the needs of aspiring medical professionals and modern healthcare. Medicine MBChB (ScotCOM) is focussed on community-based clinical teaching, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of primary care services, whilst ensuring exposure and understanding of hospital-based care.  Additionally, the programme aims to produce graduates for high-demand specialties, address regional healthcare needs, and promote principles of medicine and healthcare improvement.

In common with the development of all new UK medical programmes, the St Andrews Medicine MBChB (ScotCOM) is subject to successful progress through the General Medical Council’s quality assurance process.

Please note that MBChB (ScotCOM) is open to applicants classified as Home or RUK (rest of UK) for fee purposes only. Students classed as Overseas for fee purposes are not eligible for entry and are encouraged to explore our Medicine BSc (Hons) programme.

For further information about the course, please see our website: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/subjects/medicine/medicine-mbchb-scotcom/

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • MB ChB • Full-time • 5 Years

Start dates

  • 07/09/2026

Apply by
15 October

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
A10C
Institution code:
S36
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

How to apply

Apply by
15 October

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
A10C
Institution code:
S36
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

A level

AAA
To include Chemistry and one of Biology, Mathematics or Physics to be taken at the one sitting. If not passed at AS or A-level, applicants must have GCSE Biology, Mathematics and English at grade 5 or grade B (We accept CCEA GCSE grade C* as equivalent to grade 5 in numerical grading.). In addition, a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 7 or grade A to be taken at one sitting, will be required. Applicants with achieved A Levels, may be considered with fewer than five at grade 7 (grade 7 in numerical grading) at GCSE.

Scottish Higher

AAAAB
To include Chemistry and one of Biology, Human Biology, Mathematics or Physics, to be taken at the one sitting. If not passed at Highers, applicants must also have National 5 grade B in Biology (or Human Biology), Mathematics and English. Students must also have a minimum of three subjects attained during S6.

Scottish Advanced Higher

BBB
A mix of Highers and Advanced Highers in S6 will be accepted in conjunction with the 5 Scottish Higher requirement in S5.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

38 points
To include minimum grades at HL of 6,6,6 to include Chemistry and one of Biology, Mathematics or Physics. Applicants must also have SL grades of 6,6,6. If not passed at HL, applicants must have SL in Biology, Mathematics and English.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

A level - AAB

To include Chemistry and one of Biology, Mathematics or Physics to be taken at the one sitting. If not passed at AS or A-level, applicants must have GCSE Biology, Mathematics and English at grade 5 or grade B (We accept CCEA GCSE grade C* as equivalent to grade 5 in numerical grading.). In addition, a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 7 or grade A to be taken at one sitting, will be required. Applicants with achieved A Levels, may be considered with fewer than five at grade 7 (grade 7 in numerical grading) at GCSE.

Scottish Higher - AAABB

To include Chemistry and one of Biology, Human Biology, Mathematics or Physics, to be taken at the one sitting. If not passed at Highers, applicants must also have National 5 grade B in Biology (or Human Biology), Mathematics and English. Students must also have a minimum of three subjects attained during S6.

Scottish Advanced Higher - BB

A mix of Highers and Advanced Highers in S6 will be accepted in conjunction with the 5 Scottish Higher requirement in S5.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 36 points

To include minimum grades at HL of 6,6,6 to include Chemistry and one of Biology, Mathematics or Physics. Applicants must also have SL grades of 6,6,6. If not passed at HL, applicants must have SL in Biology, Mathematics and English.

Additional entry requirements

Admission tests
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Interview
The interview is in the format of Multiple Mini Interviews (MMIs) consisting of a small number of ‘mini’ interviews. Home fee applicants will typically be invited to an in-person interview. Rest of UK applicants will be invited to an online interview.
University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT)
All candidates applying to Medicine at St Andrews, including international students, are required to sit the University Clinical Aptitude Test. This should be sat in the year before the year of entry to Medicine. Information can be found on the UCAT website. https://www.ucat.ac.uk/

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Not available

Historical entry grades data is not currently available for University of St Andrews - we are working with them to try and make it available soon - learn more.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£9250*Year 1
Northern Ireland£9250*Year 1
Wales£9250*Year 1
Channel Islands£9250*Year 1
Republic of Ireland£9250*Year 1
Scotland£1820*Year 1

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Please note that MBChB (ScotCOM) is open to applicants classified as Home or RUK (rest of UK) for fee purposes only. Students classed as Overseas for fee purposes are not eligible for entry and are encouraged to explore our Medicine BSc (Hons) programme.

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