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University of St Andrews

Gateway to Medicine

St Andrews, Scotland, United Kingdom · UCAS LQV9

Level
Bachelor
Duration
3 years
Campus
Main Site
Intl. Tuition
See fee page →
Home Tuition
£9,790 (Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published)
Intake
September 2027
UCAS code
LQV9

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Course Overview

The university hasn't published a course summary we can show here. See the course page on the university's website for full details.

Career snapshot (indicative)

Medicine graduates enter NHS Foundation Year 1 training with provisional GMC registration, progressing through specialty training across 70+ clinical specialties. Pathways into research, global health, pharmaceutical medicine and healthcare management are also well-established.

Summary based on information from the university.

Course source link unavailable.

Student life (indicative)

St Andrews is a historic university city with a compact, walkable centre and a good range of pubs, cafés and cultural venues. The student community is central to city life.

The University at a Glance

Student Population
11,645
Staff Ratio
12.0:1
International
46.0%

Career Prospects

Avg Starting Salary
£37,920
First-year earnings
Placement Year
Available
Work experience option

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition
See fee page →
Home Tuition
£9,790
per year, Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published Official fee page

City & Location

Rural (<50k inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

We don't have the module list for this course yet. The university's course page has the current modules.

Entry Requirements

Subject areas covered

Medicine and surgery

Assessment Methods

We don't have assessment details for this course yet. Check the university's course page.

Campus & City Life

Student Population
11,645
Total students
Staff Ratio
12:1
Students per staff
International Students
46%
Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size
Rural (<50k inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Cool maritime
Safety Index (indicative)
9.0/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Global / diverse | Coastal lifestyle | Historic / heritage

Student Life & City (indicative)

  • St Andrews is a historic university city with a compact, walkable centre and a good range of pubs, cafés and cultural venues.
  • The student community is central to city life.

What Students Love

  • Historic city & heritage
  • Outdoor & nature activities
  • Beach lifestyle
  • Thriving student social scene

University Stats

Total Students11,645
Student-to-Staff Ratio12:1
International Students46%
Safety Index (indicative)9.0/10

Career & Outcomes

Avg Starting Salary
£37,920
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
Available
Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

  • Medicine graduates enter NHS Foundation Year 1 training with provisional GMC registration, progressing through specialty training across 70+ clinical specialties.
  • Pathways into research, global health, pharmaceutical medicine and healthcare management are also well-established.

Summary based on information from the university.

Course source link unavailable.

Top Industries for Graduates

  • Finance
  • Consulting
  • Research

Study Abroad Opportunities

Y

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition
See fee page →
Home Tuition
£9,790
per year, Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published Official fee page

Overall Cost of Living (indicative)

Moderate

This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.

Estimated Annual Costs

Tuition (International)See fee page →
Tuition (Home)£9,790per year, Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published Official fee page

Monthly Student Budget (indicative)

Housing£695/mo
Food & Groceries£251/mo
Transport£61/mo
Estimated Monthly Total£1,168
Annual living costs£14,020/yr