Edinburgh, UK•Est. 1583
Edinburgh Medical School — Entry Requirements & Interview Format
Scotland's premier medical school with a rich history and excellent research facilities.
Entry Requirements
What you need to apply to Edinburgh for medicine.
A-Level requirements
AAA including Chemistry and Biology/Physics/Mathematics
UCAT Requirement
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- Scottish: ~2040+ (5th decile) with B2 SJT
- Rest of UK: ~2240+ safer with B1 SJT, A*A*A* predicted, 8s at GCSE
Specialties offered
Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Biomedical Sciences
Interview Format
How Edinburgh interviews medicine applicants.
Format
Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Interview window
December - February
Decision date
March onwards
What to expect at a Edinburgh interview
MMI format with multiple stations assessing various competencies.
What makes Edinburgh different
Strong research focus and excellent international reputation.
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