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 Webinar for Scottish Candidates
On the 17th June 2025, UCAT will be hosting a webinar specifically aimed at Scottish candidates.
Sign up to webinars
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 FAQs
These links provide detailed information regarding the programmes offered at Scottish universities and their entry requirements. 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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Medicine
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Dentistry
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University of Aberdeen
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A100
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A201 (Graduate only)
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University of Dundee
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A100
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A200
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University of Edinburgh
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A100
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University of Glasgow
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A100
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A200
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University of St Andrews
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A100 A10C
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There are links to the specific entry requirements at each university which include information about how they use UCAT in their application processes. Some universities may not yet have updated their information for 2026 entry. Universities may have different requirements for widening access candidates.
These are links to support offered at each university for widening access applicants including those from low income backgrounds.
Find out if you might be eligible here:
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.
The following links take you to support offered at each university:
