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Aberdeen
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Gateway to Medicine (G2M)
- CertHE
- 1 Years
- Full-time
- 24 August 2026
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
Course summary
A new route to a rewarding career in medicine.Our Gateway2Medicine (G2M) programme offers young people from a widening access background in Scotland the opportunity to study medicine.
Our unique partnership with North East Scotland College (NESCOL) provides an accessible and supportive route into medicine, enabling applicants to reach their full potential and achieve their dream of becoming a doctor.
Students who successfully complete the one year G2M programme and meet UCAT and interview requirements will be granted a place on the University of Aberdeen MBChB degree programme.
Our G2M programme comprises elements of the University of Aberdeen’s longstanding Certificate in Pre-Medical Studies and the HNC/HND in Applied Sciences provided by NESCOL. Courses in Semester 1 (August to December) will be delivered by NESCOL at its Aberdeen City Campus. Semester 2 (January to May) will be based at the University of Aberdeen. The programme also includes a work experience. NHS Grampian has guaranteed every G2M student Healthcare Support Worker-level paid employment.
The School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition is ranked 1st in the UK for Medicine (Guardian University Guide 2024)
Modules
The first half-session will be centred in NESCOL in Aberdeen and may include the following components: Cell Biology: Theory and Lab Skills; Biochemistry: Theory and Lab Skills; Fundamental Chemistry: Theory and Lab Skills; Human body structure and function
Proteins structure and function; Science presentation skills.
The first half-session programme (August to December) will include regular activities at the medical school e.g. clinical skills and student-led social/support activities including sporting and cultural events.
The second half-session will be centred within University of Aberdeen and comprise the following four courses: Chemistry for the Life Sciences; The Cell; Fitness, Performance and Survival; Introduction to Health and Health Services in the UK.
Assessment method
Students are assessed by any combination of three assessment methods: coursework such as essays and reports completed throughout the course; practical assessments of the skills and competencies they learn on the course; and written examinations at the end of each course. The exact mix of these methods differs between subject areas, years of study and individual courses.
Honours projects are typically assessed on the basis of a written dissertation.
How to apply
This course has restrictions on who can apply.
Graduates, non-Scottish domiciled applicants, international applicants, and previous undergraduates are not eligible to apply.
This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.
Apply by
14 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- A1A1
- Institution code:
- A20
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
This programme is not open to International applicants.
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Entry requirements
Scottish HigherAABB
A minimum of 4 Highers at AABB over one or two sittings (over S4-S6). This must include any two sciences from Chemistry, Maths, Biology/Human Biology and Physics or;
National Certificate Level 6 Applied Sciences Group award, to be achieved with 18 credits plus a science Higher at grade A achieved over one academic session and accompanied by a suitable reference from course tutor.
Applicants must meet the Academic and Non-Academic criteria to be considered for entry on to the G2M programme. Please see our G2M website for full information about the eligibility criteria and non-academic requirements you must meet.
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
Additional entry requirements
- Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
- If you have any prior charges or criminal convictions you must declare this information on your application form; this includes both spent and unspent convictions, and also cautions and warnings. We may seek further information in line with the GMC guidelines.
- Interview
- Only candidates who meet the academic and eligibility criteria are invited to interview.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | Overall - 7.0 with: Listening - 5.5; Reading - 5.5; Speaking - 7.0; Writing - 6.0. IELTS Indicator or IELTS General Training are not accepted. |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 100 | TOEFL iBT and TOEFL Home Edition (online) - DI code is 0818: Overall - 100 with: Listening - 21; Reading - 22; Speaking - 28; Writing - 21. |
| PTE Academic | 70 | Overall - 70 with: Listening - 59; Reading - 59; Speaking - 70; Writing - 59. Online Test is not accepted. |
| Cambridge English Advanced | C | Overall - 185 with: Listening - 162; Reading - 162; Speaking - 185; Writing -169. |
| Institution's Own Test | Valid for one year, refresher can be offered if out of date. | |
| Trinity ISE | Pass | Pass overall at ISE III with a distinction in writing and merit in the other 3 skills. |
To study for an undergraduate degree at the University of Aberdeen it is essential that you can speak, understand, read, and write academic English fluently. These skills will allow you to understand lectures, produce high standards of written work, and perform well in examinations. Alternative English Language qualifications are NOT accepted for Medicine (MB ChB) applicants. Please note certification must be within the two years prior to commencement of your course, unless otherwise stated.
Medicine English Language Requirements are detailed here:https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/international/undergraduate-degrees-english-requirements-268.php
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Historical entry grades data is not currently available for University of Aberdeen - we are working with them to try and make it available soon - learn more.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
This programme is only for Scottish-domiciled, who qualify for Home (Scottish) Fees applicants.
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