MBChB Medicine
About this course
MBChB Medicine is an undergraduate degree delivered over five years at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee. The course uses a spiral curriculum with a Foundation in Medicine block at the start, building knowledge through body systems over the first three years. After year three, students may intercalate to gain a BMSc qualification. Clinical placements in general practice begin in the early years, with extended clinical training in years four and five.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA (chemistry or biology and another science (mathematics is an acceptable science). All prior academic qualifications will be taken into account.) IB: 37 points, including 6, 6, 6 at higher level to include chemistry or biology and another science at Higher Level (mathematics is an acceptable science). Applicants are advised to supply previously certified grades from nationally recognised exams if their application is to be competitive. Higher / Advanced Higher, SQA (standard): AAAAB (Essential subjects: Higher - Chemistry or Biology, and another science (Mathematics is an acceptable science) plus Biology and Chemistry at National 5 grade A. The other three Highers can be your own choice and this choice of subjects will not influence the assessment. Highers must be in one sitting. If not studied at Higher, we also require biology or chemistry at grade A at National 5. If not studied at Higher, we also require mathematics and English at grade B at National 5. Achievement at Standard Grade/National 5 will also be taken into account. Our S6 / Advanced Higher requirement for all candidates is BB at Advanced Higher. Candidates who have completed S6 and have not attained the 6th year entry requirements are unlikely to be considered. With the exception of final year students, who are seeking entry to our course via the graduate route, we are unable to consider applications from current undergraduate students. Where candidates indicate that they are undertaking a ‘gap year’ we may request additional information. In the three years before starting the medicine course, you will need to have completed academic study.).
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 18%: 332 offers from 1,834 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 197 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 82%
- Organisation and management: 64%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 230 students who started
- Continued on course: 99%
- Left higher education: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 56 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 14%
- Unemployed: 1%
Most common jobs
- Medical Practitioners: 97%
- Find their work meaningful: 99%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 99%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 100%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 225 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- London: 5%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 78%
- Northern Ireland: 6%
Who gets in
Based on about 215 students who started
- A levels: 77%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- A degree: 14%
- Other HE qualification: 7%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the General Medical Council (GMC), this primary medical qualification entitles the holder to apply to the GMC for registration to practise medicine in the UK.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MBChB Medicine at University of Dundee earn?
The median salary is £42,000 after 15 months, £48,000 after 3 years, £56,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £50,500 and £62,500. The £56,000 median after five years is £3,500 more than the UK median for Medicine.
What do graduates of MBChB Medicine at University of Dundee do next?
99% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MBChB Medicine at University of Dundee?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MBChB Medicine at University of Dundee?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 37 points in the IB. The average entrant had 220 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for MBChB Medicine at University of Dundee?
18% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 332 offers from 1,834 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is MBChB Medicine at University of Dundee accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the General Medical Council (GMC), this primary medical qualification entitles the holder to apply to the GMC for registration to practise medicine in the UK.
How many students continue on MBChB Medicine at University of Dundee?
99% of students continued into their second year, and 1% left higher education.