Applications to Medicine will be considered from graduates provided they have a minimum of 2.1 Honours degree in a relevant science degree, obtained within seven years of the entry date. Applicants whose degree was obtained more than seven years from the date of entry, or graduated in a non-science degree will be required to have A-level/Scottish Higher Chemistry and A-level/AS-level/Scottish Higher Biology to be sat within seven years of entry (minimum grades AB, or AA with AS-level Biology). Graduates with a minimum of 2.1 Honours degree obtained more than seven years ago plus a Masters or PhD in a relevant field (obtained within seven years of the entry date) may compensate for not having Higher/A-level Chemistry and Biology. Graduate applicants must also complete the UCAT and may be invited for interview.
A-level: AAA
Additional requirements: A-levels Chemistry and one of either Biology, Physics or Mathematics.
AAAAB Higher in S5 + BB Advanced Higher in S6;
Additional requirements: Higher Chemistry, Biology and Physics or Mathematics. National 5 English at grade B.
38 points (6,6,6 HL)
Additional requirements: HL subjects Chemistry and Biology, SL Physics or Mathematics at 6 (HL recommended) SL English at 6.
GCSE English literature or English language at Grade B or 6. GCSE Biology at Grade B or 6 (if not studied at A-level).
National 5 English at grade B.
This courses uses a combination of problem-based and case-based learning.
The main emphasis of problem-based learning (PBL) is on small group working, centred around a ‘problem’ or scenario. These scenarios are hypothetical patient cases.
This integrated approach, centred on PBL, and grounded in a robust scientific understanding, strong clinical knowledge and highly developed communication and clinical reasoning skills, allows you to develop life-long skills that will be crucial to your success as a doctor.
Case-Based Learning (CBL) is a tutorial-based, group learning approach where students work through real-world clinical scenarios across subjects such as cardiology, respiratory, and gastroenterology.
During each session, you’ll identify key learning outcomes and use them to guide your study, following a patient case from initial presentation through to diagnosis and management.
The goal of CBL is to help students apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations. This better prepares you for reviewing real cases during clinical placements.
Predicted grades for school leaving qualifications are accepted.
Resits are not accepted.
Not required.
Checked after the interview before offers are made.
UCAT
Online traditional panel interview.
The University of Glasgow is committed to widening access. We believe all applicants should have an equal chance of entry and we strive to identify talent and potential, regardless of background or life circumstance.
The Reach programme was established through support from the Scottish Funding Council with the overall aim of widening participation to high demand professions. Five universities facilitate Reach. Aside from the University of Glasgow, these are the Universities of Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, and St Andrew’s. Each university covers a different region of Scotland.
At the University of Glasgow, Reach supports access to four professional degrees offered by the University – Dentistry, Law, Medicine and Veterinary Medicine. We work with pupils in all secondary schools in the West of Scotland who are interested in studying any of these subjects at university.
The Top-Up Programme is a preparation course for higher education for pupils who are currently applying for, or are considering applying for, Higher Education courses in university or college. The Top-Up Programme will help pupils prepare for Higher Education and equip pupils with the key skills needed for successful study in Higher Education.
We operate a system of contextualised admissions for applicants living in Scotland. This means we consider all circumstances faced by individual applicants, which may have prevented them meeting our standard entry requirements and make adjusted offers of entry accordingly.
Applicants made an adjusted offer will successfully complete one of our credit rated University of Glasgow pre-entry programmes:
Successful completion of a programme may lead to an adjusted offer of entry.
Scottish Highers: AAABB by end of S5. A graded adjustment to an applicants score will be applied. This must make the applicants UCAT score equal to or above the UCAT threshold to be considered for interview. Applicants who are successful at interview will be made conditional offers based on S6 results.
Adjusted additional requirements:
There are no reductions to the Grades in Higher Requirements noted above. Must have Higher Biology and Chemistry and either Higher Mathematics or Physics and National 5 English or ESOL at Grade B or above. S6 Conditional Offers require applicants to achieve two Advanced Highers at Grade BB.
Glasgow Medical School generates and sustains excellence in education and research in a friendly, supportive and stimulating environment. Our medical graduates are highly regarded for the breadth of their undergraduate experience and ability.
You will gain experience in clinical environments throughout the West of Scotland, including our newly refurbished medical teaching centre at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary and the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, which boasts a purpose-built learning and teaching facility, teaching laboratories and a state-of-the-art clinical skills suite.
