Life Sciences – Pathway to Medicine (Undergrad)

Progression program:

1. Medicine MBChB

Once you complete your pathway programme and follow a highly-competitive selection process*, you will then begin the first year of a five-year Medicine MBChB at the University

Start your journey to a career in medicine with three terms spent at the International Study Centre, before spending five years on a medical degree at the University, on one of the largest clinical sites in Europe.

A WORLD-RANKING UNIVERSITY
The University of Aberdeen ranks in the top 160 universities* in the world. As a student here, you will be able to learn from and contribute to world-leading research, making an impact on the rest of the world.

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
With over 14,500 students on campus, the University of Aberdeen is a vibrant and lively place to be a student. After you progress from the International Study Centre, you will be a part of the 130 different nationalities at the University, giving you not just the opportunity to discover Scottish culture, but those from all over the world.

FLEXIBLE STUDY OPTIONS
At Aberdeen, you will follow the Scottish education system –with most undergraduate degrees lasting four years. Scottish degrees are traditionally more flexible than the rest of the UK, allowing you to choose your studies based on your interests or explore other areas to maximise your employability.

• 13th in the UK in the Guardian University Guide 2023
• 192nd in the world in the Times Higher Education Ranking 2023
• 2nd in Scotland, Wales and N Ireland for student satisfaction in The National Student Survey 2023
• 2nd in the UK for Sustainable Education in the QS Sustainability Rankings 2023
• Queen’s Anniversary Prize for research and teaching in Soil Science in 2021
• A historical place to study Enjoy a long history of academic excellence by gaining your degree at Scotland’s 3rd oldest university, and the 5th oldest in the United Kingdom, founded in 1495.

A range of accommodations, located in or close to King’s Campus, Hillhead Student Village and the City Centre.

• from £99 to £169 per week

When you are deciding on which accommodation you would want to live in, you will have the option to choose from catered or self-catered. If you prefer to cook, and have the freedom to shop for yourself, the self-catered package may be best for you. A variety of supermarkets are only a short walk away, with plenty of small convenience stores that are also usually open until late.

You can also live in alcohol free or quiet accommodation in our dedicated blocks. This year we are offering students the option of Keith House. If you accept your offer of alcohol free accommodation you will have entered into an agreement not to drink alcohol in your apartment. If you do so you will be moved to another residence/apartment of our discretion.