MBChB Medicine
Entry requirements
A level: AAA (chemistry or biology and another science (mathematics is an acceptable science). All prior academic qualifications will be taken into account.) IB: 37 points, including 6, 6, 6 at higher level to include chemistry or biology and another science at Higher Level (mathematics is an acceptable science). Applicants are advised to supply previously certified grades from nationally recognised exams if their application is to be competitive. Higher / Advanced Higher, SQA (standard): AAAAB (Essential subjects: Higher - Chemistry or Biology, and another science (Mathematics is an acceptable science) plus Biology and Chemistry at National 5 grade A. The other three Highers can be your own choice and this choice of subjects will not influence the assessment. Highers must be in one sitting. If not studied at Higher, we also require biology or chemistry at grade A at National 5. If not studied at Higher, we also require mathematics and English at grade B at National 5. Achievement at Standard Grade/National 5 will also be taken into account. Our S6 / Advanced Higher requirement for all candidates is BB at Advanced Higher. Candidates who have completed S6 and have not attained the 6th year entry requirements are unlikely to be considered. With the exception of final year students, who are seeking entry to our course via the graduate route, we are unable to consider applications from current undergraduate students. Where candidates indicate that they are undertaking a ‘gap year’ we may request additional information. In the three years before starting the medicine course, you will need to have completed academic study.).
About this course
MBChB Medicine is an undergraduate degree delivered over five years at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee. The course uses a spiral curriculum with a Foundation in Medicine block at the start, building knowledge through body systems over the first three years. After year three, students may intercalate to gain a BMSc qualification. Clinical placements in general practice begin in the early years, with extended clinical training in years four and five.