University of Glasgow campus

Health Sciences

CertHE Medical Studies, Gateway to at University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A one-year pre-medical programme funded by the Scottish Government as part of its widening participation directive, giving eligible students the science, communication and professionalism skills needed to progress to the MBChB.

Faculty: College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences  |  Department: School of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing  |  Duration: 1 year  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Credit-bearing Level 1 Biology and Science Fundamentals courses with daily lectures and weekly laboratory sessions, plus a bespoke Fundamental Skills in Medicine module covering professionalism, communication, reflective practice, healthcare policy, introductory clinical skills and anatomy using plasticated specimens. Students receive a personal mentor and a clinical mentor, and primary and secondary care placements.

Career pathways

Students who complete the year and achieve the required grades progress automatically to Year 1 of the MBChB; otherwise they may transfer to Year 2 of a Life Sciences degree.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Eligibility: applicants must be resident in Scotland for at least three years (except asylum seekers and refugees with the right to study) and be in the lowest 20% of the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD0-20), care experienced or estranged, or have refugee or asylum seeker status; alternatively meet two of: Reach Programme Scotland or SWAP Access to Medical Studies participation, attendance at a Remote and Rural target school, or verified carer status. First-time entrants to higher education only (graduates and current university students are not eligible). Academic: four Scottish Highers at AABB in one calendar year in S5 or S6, three of them sciences including Biology and any two of Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics, with a minimum grade C in any Advanced Highers taken in S6; or completion of SWAP Access to Medical Sciences (Glasgow Clyde College) or SWAP Access to Medical Studies (Glasgow Kelvin College) with at least Merit. UCAT is not required. English language (international applicants): IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no sub-test under 6.0. Application deadline: 13 January.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year

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