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UndergraduateBachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of SurgeryUCAS: A990

Medicine - Canadian Programme

University of St Andrews
St Andrews, Scotland
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6 yearsDuration
£36,990Per Year (Intl)
£41,000Avg. Graduate Salary
94%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of St Andrews, the MB ChB Medicine - Canadian Programme provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in medicine and dentistry. Based in St Andrews, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 6-year full-time structure. Over the last 600 years, the University of St Andrews has established a reputation as one of the world’s leading teaching centres. Students entering Medicine at St Andrews have the unique opportunity to graduate after three years with a BSc Honours degree in Medicine before moving on to one of our Partner Medical Schools to complete their training as a doctor and graduate with an MB ChB/MBBS. Candidates who enter St Andrews on the Canadian Medical Programme will progress to Edinburgh Medical School to complete their medical degree. International tuition fees are £36,990 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 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 Anatomy and Physiology
Biochemistry and Cellular Biology
Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Pathology and Disease Mechanisms
Clinical Skills and Communication
Medical Microbiology and Immunology
Evidence-Based Medicine and Research Methods
Neuroscience and Sensory Systems
UCAS Code:A990
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 B (grade 5 in numerical grading). In addition, a minimum of five A grades (grade 7 in numerical grading) at GCSE to be taken at one sitting, will be required. Applicants with achieved Advanced Levels, may be considered with less than five A grades (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. To be considered for interview, applicants must have a strong academic record. Applicants are expected to offer a minimum of five A grades at GCSE (or equivalent) to be taken at one sitting and to be predicted to achieve at least the minimum grades required in the relevant school leaving qualification. In addition, the hours of science studied in the final two years of a school leaving qualification will be assessed.

UCAS Points144

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£36,990

per year

Total Course Cost (6 years)£221,940

Home Student Fee

£39,620

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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