Course summary
The Gateway to Science provides supported entry into degree-level study at St Andrews for Scottish applicants who have narrowly missed the minimum entry grades and meet some, if not all, of the contextual criteria noted in the eligibility section below. Our flexible degree structure allows students to benefit from a supported transition programme into the University of St Andrews. After successfully completing the first and second years of study, Gateway students will progress directly into year three of one of the named degree programmes within the Faculty of Science. Eligibility Typically, candidates for Gateway programmes are those who have fallen short of minimum requirements and meet some, if not all, of the following contextual criteria:
- live in Scotland in an area of deprivation defined by the Scottish Government as SIMD20
- attend a low progression school
- are care experienced as defined by the local authority (https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/study/apply/care-experienced/)
- were a registered young carer (https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/study/apply/young-carers/)
How to apply
This course has limited vacancies, and is no longer accepting applications from some students. See the list below for where you normally live, to check if you’re eligible to apply.
EU
Wales
England
International
Scotland
Northern Ireland
Republic of Ireland
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- CFG2
- Institution code:
- S36
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Scottish Higher - BBBB
General entry requirements: All applicants must have attained the following qualifications, or equivalent, in addition to BBBB at SQA Higher. SQA National 5 (B) in English and one SQA National 5 (B) from the following: Biology; Chemistry; Computing science; Geography; Applications of Mathematics; Mathematics; Physics; Psychology; Do I need to have studied this subject before? No prior knowledge is needed for the Gateway to Science programme. However, some of the Science subjects may require previous knowledge. Applicants should have studied a range of subjects relevant to their intended degree interest.
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Scotland | £1820* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of St Andrews
College Gate
St Andrews
KY16 9AJ