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University of St Andrews

Here, we’ll detail how the University of St Andrews Medical School selects candidates during the medical application process.

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Grade Requirements

So you have questions about the grades needed to get into St Andrews Medical School? You’re in the right place to find the answers!

  • What GCSE grades do St Andrews Medical School look for?

If Biology, Maths or English are not offered at A2/AS level or Higher/Advanced Higher then each must be offered at GCSE grade B (numerical grade 5) or National 5 grade B. Generally five A grades (numerical grade 7) in GCSE are required at one sitting to be considered for interview.

  • What IB score are St Andrews looking for in prospective medical applicants?
38 points. At Higher level, grades 6,6,6 to include Chemistry and one other of Biology, Maths or Physics. At Standard level, grades 6,6,6 to include Maths, Biology, English if not offered at Higher level.
  • Which A-Level subjects do St Andrew’s require?

Should include Chemistry and one other of Biology, Maths or Physics.

  • What are the degree requirements for this course (for graduate applicants)?

Applicants with a 2:1 honours degree in a science subject, achieved in the last three years, will be considered with a B grade at A level or Advanced Higher Chemistry, and B grades GCSE or National 5 Biology, English and Maths.

You’ll find this information summarised in the table below:

Summary Grade Requirements Table

Qualification Grade Requirements for St Andrews
Predicted A levels/Scottish Highers

AAA at A level including Chemistry and one other of Biology, Maths or Physics. Minimum entry: AAB at A level including Chemistry and one other of Biology, Maths or Physics.
AAAAB at Higher in S5 including Chemistry and one other of Biology (or Human Biology), Maths or Physics, to be taken in the same sitting.

Grades BBB in Highers or Advanced Highers in S6 are required. Minimum entry: AAABB at Higher in S5 including Chemistry and one other of Biology (or Human Biology), Maths, or Physics, to be taken in the same sitting. Grades
BB in Highers or Advanced Highers in S6 are required. Applicants can use our indicator tool to determine which offer they are eligible for.
GCSEs/Scottish Nationals

If Biology, Maths or English are not offered at A2/AS level or Higher/
Advanced Higher then each must be offered at GCSE grade B (numerical
grade 5) or National 5 grade B.
Generally five A grades (numerical grade 7) in GCSE are required at one
sitting to be considered for interview.
International Baccalaureate (IB)

38 points. At Higher level, grades 6,6,6 to include Chemistry and one other
of Biology, Maths or Physics. At Standard level, grades 6,6,6 to include Maths, Biology, English if not offered at Higher level.
Degree qualifications (for graduate applicants)

Applicants with a 2:1 honours degree in a science subject, achieved in the last three years, will be considered with a B grade at A level or Advanced Higher Chemistry, and B grades GCSE or National 5 Biology, English and Maths

Application Requirements

So you have questions about the medical application requirements to get into St Andrew’s Medical School? You’re in the right place to find the answers!

  • What are St Andrews’ work experience requirements?

Applicants should have gained work or shadowing experience in a caring or health environment. This does not have to be in a hospital or GP surgery but could be in a nursing home or hospice or through working with people who have ill health or disability.

  • How does St Andrews use the Medical Personal Statement?

The personal statement is not scored but health-related work experience required for applicant to be considered for interview.

  • Does St Andrews require the UCAT or BMAT for medicine?

UCAT.

  • Which interview style does St Andrews use in its selection of medical students?

Multiple mini-interviews

You’ll find this information summarised in the table below:

Summary Application Requirements Table

Stage How it's used in selection
Work Experience
Applicants should have gained work or shadowing experience in a caring or health environment. This does not have to be in a hospital or GP surgery but could be in a nursing home or hospice or through working with people who have ill health or disability.
Personal Statement
The personal statement is not scored but health-related work experience required for applicant to be considered for interview.
Admissions Test
UCAT.
Interview Methods
Multiple mini-interviews.
Please note: The information listed above has been submitted from the medical school and is updated by them each application cycle.
To confirm this information, see details on the course’s entry requirements, and learn more about the course itself, take a look at their webpage.
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