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UndergraduateBachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of SurgeryUCAS: A10C

Medicine (5 years) (Scottish Community Orientated MBChB)

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

Course Overview

The MB ChB Medicine (5 years) (Scottish Community Orientated MBChB) 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 5-year full-time structure. This five-year MBChB medicine degree is a unique and innovative offering from the University of St Andrews designed to cater for the needs of aspiring medical professionals and modern healthcare. Medicine MBChB (ScotCOM) is focussed on community-based clinical teaching, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of primary care services, whilst ensuring exposure and understanding of hospital-based care. Additionally, the programme aims to produce graduates for high-demand specialties, address regional healthcare needs, and promote principles of medicine and healthcare improvement. 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 97% continuation rate, and 79% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Human Anatomy and Physiology
Clinical Skills and Communication
Primary Care and Community Medicine
Pathology and Disease Mechanisms
Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Hospital-Based Clinical Practice
Medical Ethics and Healthcare Law
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Medicine
UCAS Code:A10C
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAA

To include Chemistry and one of Biology, Mathematics or Physics to be taken at the one sitting. If not passed at AS or A-level, applicants must have GCSE Biology, Mathematics and English at grade 5 or grade B (We accept CCEA GCSE grade C* as equivalent to grade 5 in numerical grading.). In addition, a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 7 or grade A to be taken at one sitting, will be required. Applicants with achieved A Levels, may be considered with fewer than five at grade 7 (grade 7 in numerical grading) at GCSE.

International Baccalaureate

38 points

To include minimum grades at HL of 6,6,6 to include Chemistry and one of Biology, Mathematics or Physics. Applicants must also have SL grades of 6,6,6. If not passed at HL, applicants must have SL in Biology, Mathematics and English.

UCAS Points144

🗣️ 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

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 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

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About University of St Andrews

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