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Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery - MB ChB
Medicine (5 years) (Scottish Community Orientated MBChB)
University of St Andrews
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Medicine (5 years) (Scottish Community Orientated MBChB) course at University of St Andrews.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,A,A
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.
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Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,250 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £1,820 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,250 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,250 per year (provisional) |
| Channel Islands | £9,250 per year (provisional) |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,250 per year (provisional) |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: A10C
Here's what University of St Andrews says about its Medicine (5 years) (Scottish Community Orientated MBChB) course.
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.
In common with the development of all new UK medical programmes, the St Andrews Medicine MBChB (ScotCOM) is subject to successful progress through the General Medical Council’s quality assurance process.
Please note that MBChB (ScotCOM) is open to applicants classified as Home or RUK (rest of UK) for fee purposes only. Students classed as Overseas for fee purposes are not eligible for entry and are encouraged to explore our Medicine BSc (Hons) programme.
For further information about the course, please see our website: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/subjects/medicine/medicine-mbchb-scotcom/
Source: University of St Andrews
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery - MB ChB
Department
Medicine
Location
Main Site | St Andrews
Duration
5 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Pre-clinical medicine
Start date
7 September 2026
Application deadline
15 October 2025
University of St Andrews reviews
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2nd year
Astrophysics
Lots of clubs and societies to join and great campaigns to make a real difference. Great facilities and staff on hand for support at all times.
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2nd year
Astrophysics
Very friendly atmosphere and lots of clubs and societies to join. However, St Andrews is a very small town, and there is not very much else to do. It can feel isolating, especially since it is not in a central location so not easy to travel elsewhere.
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2nd year
Astrophysics
Very expensive small town and high accommodation costs. However, the university offers a generous Access Scholarship to those on low household incomes, which is very helpful.
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2nd year
Astrophysics
All staff from both academic and welfare services are very quick to respond to emails/queries. All staff are very supportive and friendly and do their best to avoid students feeling stressed or burnt out.
1 month ago
2nd year
Astrophysics
Excellent modern facilities with quiet study spaces available. Great for both individual and group work.
1 month ago
2nd year
Astrophysics
Excellent teaching and a very supportive and friendly department. Lots of useful feedback and very interesting course content.
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
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 St Andrews students who took the Medicine (5 years) (Scottish Community Orientated MBChB) course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
94%
high
Teaching on my course
94%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
93%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
95%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
90%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
99%
high
Learning opportunities
88%
high
Learning opportunities
88%
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?
90%
med
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?
85%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
77%
high
Assessment and feedback
79%
med
Assessment and feedback
79%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
76%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
89%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
66%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
86%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
78%
high
Academic support
95%
high
Academic support
95%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
96%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
93%
high
Organisation and management
90%
high
Organisation and management
90%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
92%
high
How well organised is your course?
88%
high
Learning resources
89%
high
Learning resources
89%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
89%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
90%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
90%
high
Student voice
83%
high
Student voice
83%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
71%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
91%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
87%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
82%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
94%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
93%
high
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
74%
high
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
95%
high
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
92%
med
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
76%
high
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
79%
med
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
68%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of St Andrews. These students are taking Medicine (5 years) (Scottish Community Orientated MBChB) or another course from the same subject area.
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Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Medicine (5 years) (Scottish Community Orientated MBChB) at University of St Andrews.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of St Andrews graduates who took Medicine (5 years) (Scottish Community Orientated MBChB) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£46.7k
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 (5 years) (Scottish Community Orientated MBChB).
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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