University of Glasgow

Medicine

University of Glasgow

Degree:Bachelor
Field of Study:Medicine (MD)
Length:5 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $117,049

This cost is an approximation.



Careers:CardiologistsSpecialist PhysiciansGeneral Practitioners and Family Physicians

Description:

The Medical School generates and sustains excellence in education and research in a friendly, supportive and stimulating environment. Our medical graduates are highly regarded for the breadth of their undergraduate experience and ability.

You will gain experience in clinical environments throughout the West of Scotland, including our medical teaching centre at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary and the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, which boasts a purpose-built learning and teaching facility, teaching laboratories and a state-of-the-art clinical skills suite.

Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*85
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

    Summary of entry requirements for Medicine:

    Scottish Higher Entry Requirements

    • AAAAB Higher in S5 + BB Advanced Higher in S6
    • Additional requirements: Higher Chemistry, Biology and Physics or Mathematics. National 5 English at grade B. UCAT (www.ucat.ac.uk for more information). Interview. Offers conditional on S6 performance.
    • Re-sits or additional time to sit qualifications is not permitted. The required grades and subjects must be obtained at one sitting and at the first attempt. We do not accept a mix of qualifications undertaken at the same level.
    • Higher Application of Maths cannot be considered in lieu of having Higher Mathematics or Physics. Highers taken in S4 will not be considered towards meeting the Higher S5 grade requirements.

    International A-level Standard Entry Requirements

    • AAA
    • Additional requirements: A-levels Chemistry, Biology and one of either Physics or Mathematics. IGCSE English literature or English language at Grade B or 6. UCAT (www.ucat.ac.uk for more information). Interview.
    • Re-sits or additional time to sit qualifications is not permitted. The required grades and subjects must be obtained at one sitting and at the first attempt. We do not accept a mix of qualifications undertaken at the same level.

    Canadian:

    • Year 12 High School Graduation Diploma
    • Minimum overall of 85% in 5 subjects from grade 12 (6 from Quebec/Ontario), to include required subjects. No grade lower than a B or 85%

    * The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on June 12, 2026