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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Medicine course at University of Aberdeen.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,A,A
Three A Levels at AAA. Chemistry is required plus at least one from Biology, Mathematics or Physics and one other subject. All applicants must hold a GCSE pass at 6/B or above in English Language and Mathematics. GCSE Biology and Physics recommended (grade 6/B or above).
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Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Aberdeen. These students are taking Medicine or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | A |
| Biology | A |
| Mathematics | A |
| Physics | A |
| Psychology | A |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: A100
Here's what University of Aberdeen says about its Medicine course.
At Aberdeen, you will study medicine in a thriving medical school that is co-located on one of the largest clinical sites in Europe with superb teaching and extensive research facilities.
We are ranked 1st in the UK for Medicine in the Guardian University Guide 2025 rankings!
Our modern, dynamic and clearly delivered MBChB uses a systems-based, integrated approach. Our curriculum is constantly reviewed and updated in response to changing GMC guidance, scientific and medical advances, changes in healthcare delivery and changes in educational theory and practice. Student feedback is highly encouraged.
Based on one of the largest health campuses in Europe, on site facilities include a large teaching hospital, paediatric and maternity hospitals which means that you will have access to and be taught by experienced clinicians who are at the forefront of modern clinical practice.
With an impressive history of medical discovery and innovation, Aberdeen is the first choice for aspiring medical students looking to embark on a career that will make a real difference not just to the care of individuals but to society as a whole.
Source: University of Aberdeen
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery - MB ChB
Department
School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition
Location
Main Site | Aberdeen
Duration
5 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Pre-clinical medicine
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
15 October 2025
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £1,820 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £50,100 per year |
| International | £50,100 per year |
The modules you will study
Students undertake a step-by-step approach to the development of knowledge, skills and professional attitudes through a systems-based approach to learning.
Medical students have the opportunity to enhance their skills and knowledge by undertaking a one year intercalated honours degree in Medical Science or Medical Humanities at the end of year 3 or 4.
All students will enjoy a clinical attachment experiencing remote & rural medicine in year 4, with the opportunity to undertake the whole year outwith Aberdeen.
How you will be assessed
A variety of assessment methods are used to carry out formative and summative assessments including:
Written Exams - These test factual knowledge, but can also test clinical reasoning/diagnostic skills. Course Work - In some courses, essays or reports are written. Some involve working in groups to produce posters and presentations. Clinical Exams - Clinical, diagnostic skills, disease management and a range of professional skills including ethics are encompassed within clinical exams.
University of Aberdeen student reviews
2 years ago
The University is brilliant, the teaching and support available is excellent. However, the communication isn’t always great. For the most part it work...
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5th or higher year student
1 year ago
The student union caters mostly to the undergraduates so as a postgraduate you donu2019t get to hear about anything or be involved in it.
5th or higher year student
1 year ago
As a postgraduate student you basically have no Uni life. It basically just classes and some career fairs.
5th or higher year student
1 year ago
Two stars: Could be better
5th or higher year student
1 year ago
The library facilities are superb and accessible to everyone. University accommodation is basic and so expensive so one would rather get student an accommodation outside of university accommodation. Other campus based facilities are made accessible for students like the facility for loan of laptops ...
5th or higher year student
1 year ago
Some of my lecturers seem to just read from the slides. Some donu2019t tend to reply emails regarding questions to the course at all. While some do their best to explain during lectures and answer questions when asked. Time table changes eve week so itu2019s never constant and one can only pick your...
5th or higher year student
1 year ago
Facilities at the school are good and accessible. But the school mainly focuses on providing support for the undergraduates and tend to leave behind the postgraduates. So most new postgraduates students tend to find difficulties in settling down at school. The student life as well just focuses on ju...
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Aberdeen
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of Aberdeen students who took the Medicine course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
88%
med
Teaching on my course
88%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
89%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
88%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
83%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
93%
med
Learning opportunities
89%
high
Learning opportunities
89%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
91%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
94%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
96%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
84%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
80%
high
Assessment and feedback
74%
med
Assessment and feedback
74%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
82%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
87%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
64%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
66%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
73%
med
Academic support
88%
med
Academic support
88%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
91%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
85%
med
Organisation and management
73%
med
Organisation and management
73%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
68%
med
How well organised is your course?
77%
high
Learning resources
88%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
87%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
89%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
87%
med
Student voice
75%
med
Student voice
75%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
61%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
90%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
74%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
72%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
84%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
80%
low
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
75%
high
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
86%
med
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
91%
med
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
75%
med
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
81%
high
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
79%
high
Student information
See who's studying at University of Aberdeen. These students are taking Medicine or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
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Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Aberdeen graduates who took Medicine - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£47.4k
First year after graduation
£52.9k
Third year after graduation
£57.1k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Medicine.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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