Admission tests

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)

Health checks

The Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry welcomes and accommodates people with health conditions and disabilities. However, medical students must be fit to practise and the safety of patients will always be the primary consideration. We have a strong system of student support and anyone with a health condition or disability will be offered the appropriate adjustments and support to help them succeed. However, in some cases, an impairment or health condition may make it impossible for a student to meet the outcomes required by the GMC at the point of graduation. Where all possible options to help the student have been explored and are still unsuccessful, the student may have to leave the course or be reviewed by the Professional Capability Committee. If you are offered a place on the course, we will send information regarding the requirement for prior assessment. This will be in the form of a confidential health questionnaire which follows the HEOPS guidance, but also we will ask you to make contact with our Disability and Dyslexia Service. This is so that a discussion of reasonable adjustment or discussion of your assessment of needs report can be made prior to you starting the degree programme. We also have to be assured that we can help you practise safely in training and employment. The Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry has implemented the guidance from the Department of Health on health clearance for new healthcare workers.

Interview

University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT)

Applicants MUST obtain a UCAT score within the fourth decile or above, Band 3 SJT or above, to be considered further in our assessment process (applicants with a Band 4 SJT score will not be considered). Please note there is no guarantee that you will be offered an interview if you score above the fourth decile.