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MBChB Medicine at University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Programme overview

At Aberdeen, you will study medicine in a thriving medical school that is co-located on one of the largest clinical sites in Europe with superb teaching and extensive research facilities. We are ranked 2nd in Scotland and 6th in the UK for Medicine in the Guardian University Guide 2026! Our modern, dynamic and clearly delivered MBChB uses a systems-based, integrated approach.

Department: School of Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition  |  Duration: 5 years (60 months)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 compulsory courses: Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen, Foundations of Medicine, Anatomy 1, Clinical Skills 1, Student Selected Component 1 and Medicine 1.

Career pathways

The NHS National Health Careers website www.healthcareers.nhs.uk contains lots of valuable information to assist you in planning your medical career.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2027 entry. SQA Highers Standard: AAAAB at Highers taken at one sitting. Chemistry is required, plus two from Biology, Human Biology, Mathematics or Physics. Widening Access: AAAB for applicants who meet one or more widening access criteria. Chemistry is required, plus two from Biology/Human Biology/Mathematics and Physics. Foundation Apprenticeship: We will accept the FA Social Service and Healthcare as equivalent to an A at Higher in a science subject and the FA Scientific Technology as equivalent to an A at Higher in a non-science subject. National 5 in both English and Mathematics is required at B or above. National 5 in Biology and Physics are recommended but not compulsory (B or above). A LEVELS Standard: Three A Levels at AAA. Chemistry is required, plus one from Biology, Human Biology, Mathematics or Physics, and one other subject. GCSE in both English Language / English Literature and Mathematics at B/5 or above are expected. GCSE Biology and Physics at B/6 or above are recommended. IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE Three Higher subjects at Grade H1 including Chemistry, Biology and one other subject. Three Higher subjects at Grade H2 including either Maths or Physics, plus two other subjects. INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE 6 points including at least 3 HL at 6 and 3 SL with an average of 6. HL Chemistry is required; plus HL in Mathematics, Biology or Physics, and one other subject. If only 2 sciences offered at HL, must have a further science subject at SL.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/27). Home fee for students from Scotland. Source

International applicants: GBP 50,100 a year (2026/27). EU / international fee. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 5 years (60 months)

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