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UndergraduateCertificate of Higher EducationUCAS: A1A1

Gateway to Medicine (G2M)

University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen, Scotland
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1 yearDuration
£1,820Per Year (Home)
£38,000Avg. Graduate Salary
87%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Aberdeen, the CertHE Gateway to Medicine (G2M) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in medicine and dentistry. Based in Aberdeen, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. A new route to a rewarding career in medicine.Our Gateway2Medicine (G2M) programme offers young people from a widening access background in Scotland the opportunity to study medicine. Our unique partnership with North East Scotland College (NESCOL) provides an accessible and supportive route into medicine, enabling applicants to reach their full potential and achieve their dream of becoming a doctor. Students who successfully complete the one year G2M programme and meet UCAT and interview requirements will be granted a place on the University of Aberdeen MBChB degree programme. Home/uk fees are £1,820 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £48,000 within three years, a 85% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Biology for Medical Science
Chemistry Fundamentals
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Medical Physics and Mathematics
Healthcare Professional Practice
Clinical Skills and Patient Communication
Research Methods in Medicine
Academic English and Study Skills
UCAS Code:A1A1
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points120

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.565.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£1,820

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fee Information You will be classified as one of the fee categories below. Home Students Tuition Fees for 2022/23 Academic Year £1,820 Funding Opportunities A bursary of up to £2000 will also be provided. Scholarships and Funding UK Scholarship Students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland, who pay tuition fees may be eligible for specific scholarships allowing them to receive additional funding. These are designed to provide assistance to help students support themselves during their time a

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Aberdeen

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£34,000£38,000£45,000
3 years£43,000£48,000£54,000
5 years£46,500£55,000£62,000

UK subject average: £38,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 25% above UK average salary
This course
£48,000
UK average
£38,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 43% above UK average salary
This course
£55,000
UK average
£38,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
10%Studying
15%Work & Study
45%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
87%
Learning opportunities
88%
Assessment and feedback
72%
Academic support
87%
Organisation and management
70%
Learning resources
87%
Student voice
73%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

1 Scholarship Available

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Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Undergraduate and PGDE

University of Aberdeen · Undergraduate

£6,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
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About University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen offers Gateway to Medicine (G2M) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#27UK Ranking
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