MBChB HCP-Med for Healthcare Professionals at University of Edinburgh

Entry requirements

A UK 2:1 honours degree (or international equivalent) in a science or healthcare subject; non-science degrees considered if supplemented with SQA Higher/A level Chemistry at C or above. A UK 2:2 honours or Ordinary degree in a science or healthcare subject may also be considered. Applicants on, or previously on, a medicine degree are not considered. Applicants must show recent academic study and science grounding within the three years before the start (e.g. a second degree, SQA Higher(s) at C or above in Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Human Biology, Open University science modules at 60% or above (minimum 20 credits), or SCQF Level 9-11 study of minimum 20 credits). Applicants must be currently practising in Scotland as a qualified healthcare professional, clinical scientist or veterinary surgeon, with at least two continuous years of practice immediately before the start and registration with a recognised regulator (e.g. GMC for Physician Associates, GDC, GOC, GPhC, HCPC, NMC, RCVS). Evidence of effective working in the role and employer support (as a condition of offer) are required. Interview is required. UCAT must be sat (no minimum score; tests taken July 2024 to September 2026 accepted); a Band 4 in the Situational Judgement section means the application is not considered. Health clearance checks and fitness to practise apply. English language: IELTS Academic 7.5 overall with at least 7.5 in each component, or school qualification (e.g. GCSE English at B or 6) or accepted test.