MD Public Health at University of Glasgow

Entry requirements

Usual standard of admission is a 2.1 honours degree; candidates are also usually expected to have completed or be undertaking a Master's qualification, although applicants with significant public health work experience may be considered without one. Required documents: academic transcripts and degree certificates, CV, MVLS cover letter and two references. MD applicants must hold an MBChB or equivalent, have been engaged for at least three years since graduation in scientific work bearing directly on their profession or in the practice of medicine or surgery, and be working clinically in public health. International applicants from non-English-speaking countries: IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with no subtest below 6.5 (one-skill retake accepted; General Training not accepted); TOEFL iBT 96 overall with Reading, Listening and Speaking 23 and Writing 24 for tests taken up to 20 January 2026, or 98 overall for tests taken from 21 January 2026; PTE Academic (test centre) 70 overall with Reading 62, Listening 62, Speaking 75, Writing 68. Tests must be taken within 2 years 5 months of programme start.