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Medicine MBChB (ScotCOM)

Standard A-level offer for Medicine MBChB (ScotCOM) 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
Five-year MBChB (UCAS A10C) open only to applicants classed as Home or rest-of-UK for fees; overseas-fee applicants are not eligible. 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 scores selected for interview for 2026 entry: 1500 (Home funded/Scottish), 1640 (UK domicile).
Source
Official course page · verified October 2026

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Which A-levels do I need for Medicine MBChB (ScotCOM)?

Chemistry and one of Biology, Mathematics or Physics.

What is the standard A-level offer for Medicine MBChB (ScotCOM)?

AAA. Five-year MBChB (UCAS A10C) open only to applicants classed as Home or rest-of-UK for fees; overseas-fee applicants are not eligible.