Medicine

About this course

Medicine is the science and practice of diagnosing, treating, and preventing disease, and it sits at the intersection of natural science, human biology, clinical skill, and the complex reality of caring for people through illness, uncertainty, and vulnerability. Studying medicine requires intellectual rigour and scientific depth alongside the interpersonal and ethical qualities that make a good doctor, and the degree is one of the most demanding and rewarding in higher education. At the University of St Andrews, the five-year full-time MBChB programme provides a thorough grounding in the biomedical sciences that underpin medical practice alongside the clinical skills, professional development, and patient contact that prepare you for the reality of working as a doctor. St Andrews has a long and distinguished tradition in medical education and research, and its programme is recognised fo

Where its graduates go

The 3 largest scored destinations, covering 100% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 60 / 100Business, Research and Administrative Professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 8 / 100Other Health Professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 6 / 100Medical Practitioners · 90% of graduatescards →

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