


These are taken between years 3 and 4 of the MBChB and involve an intensive period of study and training in a scientific discipline. The School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing offers a one-year intercalated BSc degree, with over 20 options, and also a two-year BSc (Hons). We have a global outlook, with links to medical schools abroad, and our students benefit from opportunities to experience medicine in other cultures. We have a long and proud history of outstanding achievements in medical science by world renowned physicians such as Joseph Lister (antisepsis), George Beatson (breast cancer), John MacIntyre (X-rays and radiology), William Hunter (anatomy and obstetrics) and Ian Donald (ultrasound).

The city of Glasgow and west of Scotland provide an excellent educational environment, with diverse opportunities for medical training.

Our students have the opportunity to experience a diverse mixture of clinical attachments and our medical graduates are highly regarded for the breadth of their undergraduate experience and ability. Our Medical School is one of the largest in the UK and has a unique brand that reflects the exposure of medical undergraduates to leading researchers and teachers in clinical and basic science.
