Gateway to Medicine (G2M) CertHE
University of Aberdeen
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Certificate of Higher Education - CertHE

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AUG-25

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Certificate of Higher Education - CertHE

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AUG-25

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A new route to a rewarding career in medicine.Our Gateway2Medicine (G2M) programme offers young people from a widening access background in Scotland the opportunity to study medicine.Our unique partnership with North East Scotland College (NESCOL) provides an accessible and supportive route into medicine, enabling applicants to reach their full potential and achieve their dream of becoming a doctor.Students who successfully complete the one year G2M programme and meet UCAT and interview ...Read more

A new route to a rewarding career in medicine.Our Gateway2Medicine (G2M) programme offers young people from a widening access background in Scotland the opportunity to study medicine.Our unique partnership with North East Scotland College (NESCOL) provides an accessible and supportive route into medicine, enabling applicants to reach their full potential and achieve their dream of becoming a doctor.Students who successfully complete the one year G2M programme and meet UCAT and interview requirements will be granted a place on the University of Aberdeen MBChB degree programme.Our G2M programme comprises elements of the University of Aberdeen’s longstanding Certificate in Pre-Medical Studies and the HNC/HND in Applied Sciences provided by NESCOL. Courses in Semester 1 (August to December) will be delivered by NESCOL at its Aberdeen City Campus. Semester 2 (January to May) will be based at the University of Aberdeen. The programme also includes a work experience. NHS Grampian has guaranteed every G2M student Healthcare Support Worker-level paid employment.


The School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition is ranked 1st in the UK for Medicine (Guardian University Guide 2024)

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Lovely location and facilities with really great staff! To improve for my course, I would like more in person lectures and less online lectures to go through by..Read more

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A minimum of 4 Highers at AABB over one or two sittings (over S4-S6). This must include any two sciences from Chemistry, Maths, Biology/Human Biology and Physics or;National Certificate Level 6 Applied Sciences Group award, to be achieved with 18 credits plus a science Higher at grade A achieved over one academic session and accompanied by a suitable reference from course tutor.

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Lovely location and facilities with really great staff! To improve for my course, I would like more in person lectures and less online lectures to go through by...
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University of Aberdeen
University of Aberdeen , Aberdeen

The University of Aberdeen achieves strong outcomes for its graduates, with more than 95% of undergraduate students finding work...

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University of Aberdeen
University Office Regent Walk King's College Aberdeen Aberdeen, City Of AB24 3FX United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Aberdeen  0.9 miles away

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