Bachelor of Science (Hons) and Bachelor of Medicine or Surgery | A100 | ATAR (for NSW, NT, SA, Tas, Vic, WA):- 96
- AND completion of Year 12 Certificate
Overall Position (OP for Qld): - Position of 3 or lower
- AND completion of Queensland Certificate of Education
SQA (for Scotland): - AAAB in S5
- Predicted to achieve at least BBB in Highers/Advanced Highers
- OR mix Highers and Advanced Highers in S6
GCE A-Levels: Cambridge Pre-U: - D3 in 3 subjects
- AND 5 Grade A (7) at GCSE (or equivalent)
IB (International Baccalaureate): - 38 points
- Higher Level: 6, 6, 6
- AND Standard Level: 6, 6, 6
- AND 5 Grade A (7) at GCSE (or equivalent)
EB (European Baccalaureate): - An overall score of 85%
- AND 5 A grades at GCSE
Prerequisites: ATAR: - Year 12:
- Chemistry
- Biology, Physics or Mathematics
- If the above subjects are not offered in Year 12, then students must achieve High Achievement Grade in Year 10 for:
- Necessary to have a strong academic transcript for Year 10 and Year 11
OP: - Year 12:
- Chemistry
- Biology Physics or Maths
- If above is not offered, then students must achieve Grade B in Year 10 for:
- Biology (Grade B)
- Maths (Grade B)
- English (Grade B)
SQA: - Highers:
- Chemistry
- Biology, Human Biology, Mathematics or Physics
- If the above subjects are not achieved in Highers (pass), then students must have a National 5 Grade B in:
- Biology, Human Biology, Mathematics or English
GCE A-Levels: - Minimum of 5 Grade As (7) at GCSE
- AND:
- Chemistry (A)
- Biology, Human Biology, Mathematics or Physics
- NOTE: If the above subjects are not passed at AS or A-Level, students need:
- Biology (GCSE B or 5)
- Maths (GCSE B or 5)
- English (GCSE B or 5)
Cambridge Pre-U - Chemistry
- Biology, Mathematics or Physics
IB: - Higher Level:
- Chemistry
- Biology, Mathematics or Physics
- Standard Level (if not passed at HL):
- Biology
- Mathematics
- English
EB: - 8.5 in Chemistry
- 8.5 in Biology, Mathematics or Physics
Entry Requirements: Acceptance is based on student’s academic results, their UCAT results, Personal Statements, and references. UCAT: Students UCAT scores are ranked and the top 400 students will be selected. Based on the previous years, the lowest UCAT score that was accepted into the interview rounds was approximately 2400. In circumstances where students achieved the same interview scores, their Global UCAT score is used to determine who gets an offer into St Andrew’s Medical School. Personal Statement: Student’s Personal Statements should explain why they want to study Medicine and display skills and qualities that will make them a good doctor. Students need to demonstrate their understanding of working in a health-care setting that is gained either from general research or by talking to experienced medical professionals or students. Work experience: To be considered as a candidate for the interviews, students must provide proof of their work experience. St Andrews looks for students who gained work experience in a health-care setting, whether it is work experience volunteering. This can be done at a nursing home, GP, hospital or helping people who are ill or have disabilities. Students must demonstrate communication, listening and leadership skills, empathy, and a commitment to medicine and study. Application Process: - Students are required to achieve the minimum academic standards covered above
- Students need to sit the UCAT exam, achieve a high mark and pass the interviews
- Students also need to write a Personal Statement to demonstrate their commitment, skills, abilities and work experience.
Interview Criteria and Structure: Approximately 400 students are invited to an interview each year. The Situational Judgement component of the UCAT exam is incorporated into the total score for the interview section. - Criteria: Students are assessed on their understanding of the Medicine profession and the reality of working in the health department, their communication and interpersonal skills, critical thinking, reflection, and ethics.
- Structure: The interview component is divided into 6 mini-interview stations, each lasting approximately 6 minutes. Each station will assess different skills, knowledge, and abilities. Students may be asked to role-play, discuss ethical issues, and answer questions.
Other options to entry: - For students living in the lowest 40% of the UK’s deprived areas, is a care experienced student or registered as a young carer, then they can be considered with the minimum entry of AAABB in S5
- Predicted to achieve at least BB in Highers/Advanced Highers
- OR mix Highers and Advanced Highers in S6
Degree facts: - Students studying Medicine at the University of St Andrews will graduate after 3 years with a Bachelor of Science (Medicine) Honours degree. They will then move on to St Andrew’s partner medical schools like the University of Aberdeen or University of Manchester to finish their final 3 years of training and graduate with a Bachelor of Medicine (or Surgery)
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