University of St Andrew’s and University of Dundee (ScotGEM)
Overview
The ScotGEM graduate-entry programme is a joint award from both the Universities of St Andrews and Dundee. ScotGEM offers a unique and innovative four-year graduate entry medical programme tailored to meet the contemporary and future needs of the NHS in Scotland and focuses on rural medicine and healthcare improvement. For the first two years students are based at St Andrews and then transfer to the University of Dundee for the final two years. From second year onwards, components of the programme will include periods of living and studying in rural areas of the Highlands and Dumfries and Galloway. You must be prepared to live and study in this context.
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ToggleApplicants who meet the minimum academic requirements, have a positive reference and complete the additional online form are shortlisted for interview based on GAMSAT score. Therefore applicants with strong GAMSAT scores are most likely to receive an interview and make an ideal candidate for this programme.
Key Points
- Graduate only
- GAMSAT
- Scotland
FAQs
ScotGEM stands for Scottish Graduate Entry Medicine, a joint program between the University of St Andrews and the University of Dundee. It is a four-year graduate entry program for students who already hold a degree in another subject.
To apply for ScotGEM, you must have a degree at a minimum of 2.1 level and meet the entry requirements set by the University of St Andrews and the University of Dundee. You must also submit an application through UCAS and attend an interview.
The entry requirements for ScotGEM include a minimum of a 2.1 degree in any subject, along with specific requirements in chemistry, biology, and another science subject. You must also meet the English language requirements and pass the UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT).
The ScotGEM program is a four-year program, with the first two years being based at the University of St Andrews and the final two years being based at the University of Dundee. The program includes a combination of lectures, tutorials, practical sessions, and clinical placements.
The teaching approach of ScotGEM is student-centered, with an emphasis on problem-based learning and self-directed learning. The program is designed to help students develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to be a competent and compassionate doctor.
ScotGEM provides a range of support services to students, including academic support, pastoral care, and career advice. There are also opportunities to participate in extracurricular activities, such as sports teams and student societies.
Graduates of ScotGEM are eligible to apply for foundation training programs in the UK and can also pursue careers in a range of medical specialties. The program is designed to prepare students for the demands of modern healthcare, including the challenges of working in remote and rural areas.
About the university
Key Information | |
Website | Website |
[email protected] | |
Phone number | 01335 46 3599 |
Course Information | |
Teaching style | Integrated During the first year you will learn by cased-based discussion with a weekly patient scenarios supported by lectures and practical classes. Year two continues with case based learning plus placements in either Fife, Inverness and Dumfries. For Year Three and Four placements take over the main style of learning. |
Course length | 4 years |
Courses offered | 2 courses offered: A100 Medicine Standard Entry A101 Medicine Graduate Entry (ScotGEM) |
Graduate entry | Yes |
Foundation or access | No |
University Life | |
Local area | St Andrews and Dundee, Scotland The first two years of the degree you will be located in St Andrews, with the following two final years located in Dundee. You will also be able to spend time during your placements in the highlands studying rural medicine. |
Social life | St Andrews The first three years of the degree will have you based in St Andrews, Scotland's first university. St Andrews is a unique place to study and live. Nestled on the east coast of Scotland, students may find themselves crossing golf-courses on their way to class, or jogging along the beach after dinner. The town boasts three beaches, Scotland’s greatest cathedral, and an eclectic mix of independent shops, restaurants and galleries. The town is usually considered home to around 16,000 people. This is made up of the local community, University students and staff, and visitors. This gives the town an intimate feel with close proximity to all University facilities, buildings and halls of residences. Dundee Dundee is a small city on the East coast of Scotland. A large proportion of the cities population is made up of students so it is designed well for student living. The campus sits near the heart of the city so is within easy reach of everything you need including a huge variety of places to eat! |
Interview | |
Interview style | MMI 6 stations of 6 minutes |
Interview dates | Jan |
Admissions Tests | |
UCAT | N/A |
GAMSAT | GAMSAT Required Applicants meeting minimum criteria are ranked on GAMSAT score for interviewing shortlisting. For 2021 entry, the GAMSAT cut-off was an overall score of 58 with no subset lower than 50. |
Academic Requirements | |
GCSE | GCSEs Not applicable. |
A-level | A-Level Chemistry Higher or A-Level (grade A or B) or equivalent Mathematics at Standard Grade (Credit 1 or 2), Intermediate 2 (grade A or B), National 5 (grade A or B), or GCSE (grade B), or equivalent. |
Scottish Advanced/Highers | B in Chemistry Alternatives are accepted such as 20 credits of pure chemistry at undergraduate level Maths must also be offered at Nat 5 grade B |
IB | IB Not applicable. |
Bachelor's Degree (Gradutes Only) | 2:1 Honours degree Must have achieved (or be predicted to achieve) a 1st or a 2.1 Honours degree, or equivalent. Honours degrees in Arts, Science and other disciplines will be accepted. In addition, applicants must have achieved (or be predicted to achieve) the following academic requirements over and above the Honours degree: Chemistry Higher or A-Level (grade A or B) or equivalent Mathematics at Standard Grade (Credit 1 or 2), Intermediate 2 (grade A or B), National 5 (grade A or B), or GCSE (grade B), or equivalent. |
Statistics | |
Number of applicants per interview | no data available |
Number of applicants per place | no data available |