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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (General)UCAS: LQV9

Gateway to Medicine

University of St Andrews
St Andrews, Scotland
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3 yearsDuration
£1,820Per Year (Home)
£41,000Avg. Graduate Salary
94%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Gen) Gateway to Medicine at University of St Andrews is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about advancing health outcomes. Based in St Andrews, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. The Gateway to Medicine programme at the University of St Andrews is designed to provide talented students from under-represented backgrounds the opportunity to pursue a career in medicine. This year-long, full-time programme offers an opportunity to study in the sciences at first-year undergraduate level, helping to develop the academic foundations required for the study of medicine. In addition to academic studies, students on the programme will benefit from content introducing core skills related to medical studies and confidence building, along with the skills necessary to progress to a... 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 a median graduate salary of £35,000 within three years, a 96% continuation rate, and 79% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Human Biology and Physiology
Chemistry for Medical Sciences
Biochemistry Fundamentals
Physics for Life Sciences
Mathematics for Medicine
Introduction to Medical Practice
Professional Skills and Communication
Scientific Research Methods
UCAS Code:LQV9
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points108

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Legal notices Admission to the University of St Andrews is governed by our Admissions policy Information about all programmes from previous years of entry can be found in the archive. Curriculum development As a research intensive institution, the University ensures that its teaching references the research interests of its staff, which may change from time to time. As a result, programmes are regularly reviewed with the aim of enhancing students' learning experience. Our approach to course revi

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of St Andrews

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£38,000£41,000£55,000
3 years£33,000£35,000£37,000
5 years£38,500£47,500£53,500

UK subject average: £37,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£35,000
UK average
£37,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 28% above UK average salary
This course
£47,500
UK average
£37,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £12,500 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: CAH01-01-02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

59%Working
20%Studying
13%Work & Study
1%Seeking Work
55%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
94%
Learning opportunities
88%
Assessment and feedback
79%
Academic support
95%
Organisation and management
90%
Learning resources
89%
Student voice
83%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

2 Scholarships Available

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About University of St Andrews

University of St Andrews offers Gateway to Medicine as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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