MBChB Medicine
About this course
MBChB in Medicine, a medicine degree within the field of medicine. Students gain clinical experience across teaching environments in the West of Scotland, utilizing facilities at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary and the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA (Additional requirements: A-levels Chemistry and one of either Biology, Physics or Mathematics. GCSE English literature or English language at Grade B or 6. GCSE Biology at Grade B or 6 (if not studied at A-level). 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.) IB: 38 (6,6,6 HL) (Additional requirements: HL subjects Chemistry and Biology, SL Physics or Mathematics at 6 (HL recommended) SL English at 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.) Scottish Higher: 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. Scottish Higher (widening access): AAABB or AAAAC* Higher in S5 + BC Advanced Higher in S6 Additional requirements: Higher Chemistry, Biology and Physics or Mathematics. *C grade cannot be in Chemistry. National 5 English at grade B. UCAT ( www.ucat.ac.uk for more information). Interview. Successful completion of Reach. 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. * See Access Glasgow for eligibility .
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What students say
Based on about 119 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 56%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 320 students who started
- Continued on course: 98%
- Left higher education: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 60 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 86%
- Working and studying: 13%
- Further study: 1%
Most common jobs
- Medical Practitioners: 96%
- Find their work meaningful: 97%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 91%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 99%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 390 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 6%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 68%
- Northern Ireland: 6%
Who gets in
Based on about 335 students who started
- A levels: 74%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 2%
- A degree: 13%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
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 Glasgow earn?
The median salary is £42,000 after 15 months, £47,000 after 3 years, £55,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £50,000 and £61,000. The £55,000 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Medicine.
What do graduates of MBChB Medicine at University of Glasgow do next?
100% 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 Glasgow?
89% 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 Glasgow?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 236 UCAS points.
Is MBChB Medicine at University of Glasgow 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 Glasgow?
98% of students continued into their second year, and 2% left higher education.