Summary of entry requirements for Medicine

SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6)

• AAAAA Higher at end of S5 + BBB Advanced Higher or AB Advanced Higher + B Higher in S6
• Additional requirements: Highers Chemistry, Biology and Physics or Mathematics. National 5 English at Grade B. UCAT
• Interview.
  
  

SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements (by end of S6)

• AAABB Higher at end of S5 + BBB Advanced Higher or AB Advanced Higher + B Higher in S6
• Additional requirements: Highers Chemistry, Biology and Physics or Mathematics. National 5 English at Grade B. UCAT
• Interview. 

A-level Standard Entry Requirements

• Grade: AAA
• Additional requirements: A-Levels Chemistry and Biology or Physics or Mathematics. GCSE English at Grade B or 6. UCAT
• Interview.
  
  

IB Standard Entry Requirements

• 38 (6,6,6 HL) 
• Additional requirements: HL subjects Chemistry and Biology SL Physics or Mathematics at 6 (HL recommended) SL English at 6. UCAT 
• Interview.
  
  

Successful applicants are required to undertake satisfactory health and police checks before commencing Medicine:

For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module 

• 7.0 with no sub-test under 7.0. 

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.

TOEFL (ib, my best or at home)

• 100 with minimum R 24, L 24, S 23, W 27.
• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.

PTE (Academic)

• 70 with minimum 70 in all subtests.
• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.

Glasgow International College English Language (and other foundation providers)

• 65%.
• Tests are accepted for the academic year following sitting.

University of Glasgow Pre-sessional courses

• Tests are accepted for the academic year following sitting.

Alternatives to English Language qualification

• Undergraduate degree from English speaking country (including Canada if taught in English)
• Undergraduate 2+2 degree from English speaking country
• Undergraduate 2+2 TNE degree taught in English in non-English speaking country
• Masters degree from English speaking country
• Masters degree (equivalent on NARIC to UK masters degree) taught in English in non-English speaking countries.

Applicants wishing to apply for medicine and dentistry must complete the University Clinical Aptitude Test prior to application.

Applicants should note that this is not a test of prior knowledge and will not involve essay writing.  Bursaries are available for those in the UK or EU in receipt of certain state educational benefits in their country of residence. 

The University Clinical Aptitude Test is taken into consideration along with all other aspects of your application.  The test is designed to be a test of aptitude rather than academic achievement. The test assesses a wide range of mental abilities and behavioural attributes which have been identified as important by university medical and dental schools.

The information you provide in your personal statement may be considered for subjects that are high in demand and will definitely be considered for the professional subject areas such as Medicine, Veterinary Medicine and Dentistry. 

Letters of reference provide the university with additional evidence of your ability to successfully complete your course.

Some of our medical program applicants will be invited to attend an interview. These normally take place in December with offers normally being made by late March each year. Candidates receiving offers are those who not only achieve the academic standards required but who also show they have seriously considered the implications of a medical career and who display the characteristics desirable in a future doctor, as well as demonstrating a commitment, motivation and enthusiasm for a medical career.

Although specific work experience in a hospital or general practice is not essential, it is important for all applicants to find out about the realities of a career in medicine. Meeting minimum entry requirements does not guarantee an interview.