University of St Andrews · Medicine
Medicine BSc (A990)
Standard A-level offer for Medicine BSc (A990) at St Andrews (2027 entry): AAA. Required subjects: Chemistry and one of Biology, Mathematics or Physics. Admissions test: UCAT. Verified October 2026 against the official course page.
A-level entry requirements · 2027 entry
- Standard offer
- AAA
- Admissions tests
- UCAT
- Required subjects
- Chemistry and one of Biology, Mathematics or Physics.
- Notes
- Designed for Canadian residents (or those with Canadian residency rights) who pay overseas fees: a three-year BSc at St Andrews, then MBChB training at the University of Edinburgh. UCAT required; selection includes interview. Only one of Mathematics or Further Mathematics counts towards the three A-levels, and all three must be taken at the same sitting; General Studies, Critical Thinking and Global Perspectives are not accepted. GCSE: at least five GCSEs at grade 7/A at one sitting, and grade 5/B at GCSE or AS in Biology, Mathematics and English if not taken at A-level (Dual Award/Combined Science does not replace GCSE Biology). Experience in a caring or health environment is expected. A-level requirements are published on the School of Medicine UK qualifications page (https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/subjects/medicine/entry-requirements/academic-requirements/uk-qualifications/). Minimum UCAT score selected for interview for 2026 entry: 1940.
- Source
- Official course page · verified October 2026
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FAQ
Which A-levels do I need for Medicine BSc (A990)?
Chemistry and one of Biology, Mathematics or Physics.
What is the standard A-level offer for Medicine BSc (A990)?
AAA. Designed for Canadian residents (or those with Canadian residency rights) who pay overseas fees: a three-year BSc at St Andrews, then MBChB training at the University of Edinburgh.