Information for candidates resident in Scotland
Working with our Scottish universities, we have pulled together specific information to support you taking the UCAT and making decisions regarding your University applications.
UCAT Information
UCAT Bursaries
Candidates from low-income families may be entitled to a UCAT Bursary which covers the full cost of the test.
As a Scottish candidate you may be eligible if you are in receipt of Educational Maintenance Allowance or receive (at the full rate) Young / Independent Students’ Bursary award from the Student Awards Agency Scotland.
Details regarding our Bursary scheme including the full list of eligibility criteria can be found here.
Scottish Test Centres
UCAT is delivered in Pearson VUE test centres throughout the UK and in 130+ countries worldwide. Pearson VUE test centres offering the UCAT are available throughout Scotland including the Highlands and Islands.
Our test centre locator can be found here.
If you are struggling to find a test centre local to you, please contact Customer Services who will be able to help.
Applying to Medicine and Dentistry in Scotland
These links provide detailed information regarding the programmes offered at Scottish universities and their entry requirements (including UCAT). Some universities may not yet have updated their information for 2026 entry. Universities may have different requirements for widening access candidates.
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Widening Access
Support may be offered at each university for widening access applicants, including those from low income backgrounds.
Find out if you might be eligible here:
Support for Widening Access applicants
For eligible applicants, universities are likely to have lower academic requirements and may make adjustments to UCAT scores.
You may also be eligible to join a programme that will support you in applying to medicine/dental school.
For specific support/advice, follow the links below
Your Med Future by NHS Scotland Careers
Explore your pathway to a career in medicine with Your Med Future.
Applying to medical school can be a daunting experience. Your Med Future, hosted on the NHS Scotland Careers website, is an exciting new resource aimed at supporting aspiring Scottish medical students. The hub, developed by the Enhancing Medical Attraction (EMA) Team at NHS Education for Scotland, provides applicants with the information, confidence, and encouragement they need to apply to one of the 5 medical schools in Scotland.
Find out more about Your Med Future.
Your Med Future will help you discover everything you need to know about applying to a Scottish medical school, including:
- Understanding the application and admissions process.
- Exploring your study options and how to make the most of medical school open days.
- Planning your application, including tips on personal statements, aptitude tests and interviews.
- Staying on track with key application deadlines, including the UCAS submission date in October.
The hub is designed to provide information and advice to individual applicants and their career influencers by curating links to an accurate, informative set of reliable sources.
So, if you are considering a career in medicine and want some guidance and key information to help you along your journey, make sure you explore Your Med Future.
