Where are Medical Programmes based in Scotland?
| Medical Programme | Programme Duration (years) | GP Focussed Places | Regional ACT Working Group (RAWG) |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Aberdeen MB ChB | 5 | GP Enhanced Programme (30 per year) | North |
| University of Dundee MB ChB | 5 | No | Dundee |
| University of Edinburgh MB ChB | 6 | No | Edinburgh |
| University of Edinburgh HCP- Med * MBChB | 5 | Yes | Edinburgh |
| University of St Andrews BSc | 3-year BSc programme followed by 3-year clinical programme at another Medical School | No | St Andrews |
| ScotGEM (Joint initiative involving Dundee and St Andrews Medical Schools) MB ChB | 4 | Yes | ScotGEM |
| University of Glasgow MB ChB | 5 | COMET (30 per year) | West of Scotland |
Table: Undergraduate Medical Programme Information
* This programme is designed to facilitate experienced healthcare professionals living and working in Scotland to train to become doctors. Students study part time for three years whilst continuing part time in their employment; they are attached to a local GP for placements and spend 3 full time weeks in Edinburgh each year for the first three years and join the main MB ChB programme for their final two years.
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