Hey there, future medical student! So, you're thinking about studying medicine? That's fantastic! Before you dive right in, we recommend doing some research.
Researching medical schools
Imagine yourself as a medical student. Think about the different routes to medical school and how you’ll meet the entry requirements. Which one will nurture your passion for medicine and help shape your future career?
Doing your research early in the application process is recommended.
Check out this blog post from Medics and Me about Deciding where to apply – breaking down the big decisions.
How to make informed decisions about medical school
Each medical school in Scotland is different, and you'll want to find out which ones are just right for you.
Before you apply, there are lots of things to consider. Your Med Future offers loads of great information to help you choose which medical schools to apply to. This includes:
- Course types, including standard entry, graduate programmes, and preparation courses.
- How long your chosen course takes.
- What the courses and teaching styles are like.
- What the academic requirements for study are.
- How students are selected.
This is just the start. We will be developing more resources soon.
What else might you need to know?
Other things to think about:
- What are the teaching facilities like?
- Are there opportunities to do research?
- How will the medical schools help if you need extra support or reasonable adjustments?
- Do you like the town or city? Is there access to activities you enjoy?
- How easy is it to find suitable and affordable accommodation?
- Is it easy to get around?
Explore medical school websites, read prospectuses, and search online to expand your knowledge.
Study Medicine: Applying for Medical School and Becoming a Medical Student
This information is based on a free course developed by the University of Glasgow on FutureLearn. It is used here with the kind permission of the author.
Your UCAS application
You can choose up to 4 medical schools on your UCAS application form. The Medical Schools Council recommends you use all 4 choices for medicine, including gateway programmes. Your remaining UCAS choice can be a related, non-medical undergraduate degree programme as a backup.
Scottish Medical Schools
There are 5 medical schools in Scotland. Use the map to find out more about each location.
University of Aberdeen School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition
Polwarth Building
Foresterhill Road
Aberdeen
AB25 2ZD
For more information about the medical school, please visit the University of Aberdeen website.
University of Dundee School of Medicine
Ninewells Hospital and Medical School
Dundee
DD1 9SY
For more information about the medical school, please visit the University of Dundee website.
Edinburgh Medical School
Usher Institute
Usher Building
The University of Edinburgh
5-7 Little France Road
Edinburgh BioQuarter - Gate 3
Edinburgh
EH16 4UX
For more information about the medical school, please visit the University of Edinburgh website.
University of Glasgow School of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing
Wolfson Medical School Building
University Avenue
University of Glasgow
Glasgow
G12 8QQ
For more information about the medical school, please visit the University of Glasgow website.
University of St Andrews School of Medicine
North Haugh
St Andrews
KY16 9TF
For more information about the medical school, please visit the University of St Andrews website.
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