Medicine (5 years) (Scottish Community Orientated MBChB) MB ChB
University of St Andrews
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Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery - MB ChB

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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

5 Years

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Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery - MB ChB

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SEP-25

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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 ...Read more

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/

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Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

AAA Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AAAAB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

BBB Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

38 Grades / Points required

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.

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.

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

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.

Tuition fees

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£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£1,820 per year

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Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

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University of St Andrews
16 St Katharine's West St Andrews KY16 9AX United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Leuchars  2.7 miles away

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