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ScotGEM is a unique and innovative four-year graduate entry medical programme.

It's designed to develop doctors interested in a career as a generalist practitioner within NHS Scotland, with a focus on rural medicine and healthcare improvement.

15/09/2026

Interested in graduate entry medicine? Sat the GAMSAT but unsure which programme to apply for? 🤔
Then register for our final virtual presentation of the 2027 application cycle on Wednesday September 16th 2026 @ 16:00.
The presentation will cover details about the programme and admissions criteria for 2027 entry. You will also have the opportunity to speak to our academic and admissions staff along with current students. 💻📚👨‍⚕️👩‍⚕️
Register using the link: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/.../medicine-event-booking/

07/09/2026

16/07/2026

Interested in 2027 entry?
Not a problem! We have virtual presentations scheduled for the upcoming months. The presentation will cover details about the programme and admissions criteria for 2027 entry.
Follow the link to register for our next presentation which is due to take place on Wednesday July 29th 16:00 – 17:00 (UK time) - https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/study/meet-us/online/medicine-event-booking/

13/07/2026

Before applying to ScotGEM, applicants should have had work experience in a health situation with people who may be ill, disabled, elderly or by shadowing a doctor at work. The main aim of work experience is to gain insight into health and healthcare delivery and to allow candidates to make an informed choice before deciding to apply to study medicine.
For more information, please see: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/subjects/medicine/scotgem-mbchb/entry-requirements/

09/07/2026

What's Year 2 all about? 🤔
You will continue to work for a day each week with a generalist clinical mentor in the GP setting, as well as spending half a day in a specialist clinical environment. You will also gain experience of unscheduled care (GP, emergency department, ambulance etc.)
All blocks will be delivered across three regions with placements in Fife, Inverness, and Dumfries.
Find out more: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/subjects/medicine/scotgem-mbchb/

06/07/2026

An academic reference will be required as part of the UCAS application. They should be up to date with your academic progress and should have taught or supervised you in the last three years prior to entry to ScotGEM. Your referee should comment on your academic performance, your attitude to study and your approach to working with others, including communication skills. They should comment on your other skills or attributes that make you a suitable candidate for medicine.

For more information, see: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/subjects/medicine/scotgem-mbchb/entry-requirements/

Remember to ask them as early as possible!

29/06/2026

Applying for 2027 entry? Remember you need to sit the GAMSAT. Make sure you register in time -
The standard registration deadline for the September sitting of GAMSAT is Tuesday June 30th with Late registration closing Monday July 13th, 2026. For full details, please see: https://gamsat.acer.org/register

Information re official GAMSAT preparation materials can be found here - https://gamsat.acer.org/preparation

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School Of Medicine, The University Of Street Andrews, North Haugh
St Andrews
KY169TF

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http://medicine.st-andrews.ac.uk/graduate-entry-medicine/

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