Psychology and Medical Sciences
Program Summary
The International Year Two Psychology and Medical Sciences is equivalent to the second year of a Scottish undergraduate honours degree. It is designed for those international students who have achieved a higher level of academic and English language than the entry level required for the Undergraduate Foundation Programme.
You will spend three terms at the International Study Centre, developing your English language skills and subject-specific knowledge, before progressing to the third year of a four-year undergraduate degree at the University of Aberdeen.
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Academic: Good high school graduate grades or equivalent plus one year of further study.^
English language: Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.5 (minimum 5.5 in all skills)*
Age: 17+
^For the Computing Science pathway, further study must include Maths or Computing Science. The progression to Medical Sciences requires Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry or combined/integrated science with evidence of Biology and Chemistry at highest level available in high school. Biology and Chemistry must also be studied in further year of study.
*Alternatives to Academic IELTS for UKVI accepted as proof of your English language level.
Your country | Academic qualification(s) you need to have |
Algeria | Bacc de l'Enseignment Secondaire with grade average of 12. |
Azerbaijan | Secondary School leaving certificate/11th grade graduation with grades 5. |
Bangladesh | Year 12 (HSC) GPA: 3.75 overall (3.75 in English, 3.5 in relevant subjects) plus 1 year of further studies (degree/diploma). |
Brazil | Certificado de Ensino Médio 7.5 with relevant subjects at 7.5 or above OR 4000 in ENEM. |
China | Year 11 (Senior High 2): 70% overall and minimum 60% in 4 or more key subjects (including relevant subjects) plus successfully completed further year of study with a pass. Year 12 (Senior High 3): 65% overall and minimum 60% in 4 or more key subjects (including relevant subjects). Or 50% overall plus 50% in relevant subjects for Gaokao results. Specialised schools may be considered on a case by case basis. |
Colombia | Bachillerato - 5 relevant subjects (Maths (B) Good or above required) plus extra year of study. |
Egypt | Year 12 (GSEC): 75% overall and 50% in relevant subjects plus further year of study. |
Ghana | West African Higher School Certificate with at least 3 'B' grades. Must include B in relevant subjects. |
Hong Kong | HKDSE - 332 from eligible subjects, including one elective (relevant subject requirement Level 2 or Form 6 pass). |
India | Year 12 HSC 60% (Note: 55% in relevant subjects required, can be taken from any year from Year 10, 11 or Year 12). |
Indonesia | 7.0 SMU 3 (4 relevant subjects require) OR 1st year university study with grade 2.0 and above. |
Iran | Transcript of High School Diploma Theoretical stream (3 years) GPA 14/20 plus further year. |
Japan | High School leaving certificate with 3.5 GPA or pass in High School/Upper Secondary School leaving certificate and further year of study. Upper Secondary School Equivalency Examination: pass in 4 (Grade B) subjects including pass in relevant subjects. |
Jordan | Year 12 (GSEC): 70% overall and 50% in relevant subjects |
Kazakhstan | Certificate of Secondary Education with grade 4 & 5 across all subjects plus evidence of further study. |
Kenya | Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE): grades A – C+ in 5 or more subjects, including relevant subjects. |
Korea | SH3: Grade C/70%/ Rank 4 or SH3 + 1 year of further study. High school equivalency exam - 75% or Junior College Diploma accepted. |
Kuwait | Year 12 (GSEC): overall 80% and 60% in relevant subjects, plus further year of study. |
Lebanon | Baccalaureate - minimum 13 points overall, including relevant subjects and further year of study. |
Libya | Year 12 (GSEC): 80% overall and 50% in relevant subjects, plus further year of study. |
Macau | Form 6 (all schools): 65% average with relevant subject pass. |
Malaysia | STPM or A Levels with 2 principal passes, or UEC with aggregate score of 30 points in 6 subjects. |
Mexico | Bachillerato 90% or 75%, plus 1 year HE (pass). |
Morocco | Baccalaureate with overall grade 12, including relevant subjects. |
Myanmar | Just Basic High School Matriculation minimum 70% achieved overall, including 60% in 5 relevant subjects. |
Nepal | Year 12 (HSC or School Leaving Certificate Examination (Grade XI and XII)): 60%/GPA 2.8 overall. |
Relevant subjects required, can be accepted from Year 11 or Year 12). | |
Nigeria | WAEC, SSCE or GCE grades A1-B3 in 5 or more subjects. |
Pakistan | Year 12 (HSC/ Intermediate certificate(Part I & II))): 65% overall or Year 12 (HSC/ Intermediate certificate(Part I & II))): 55% overall + 1 year of further study. Associate diploma and other diplomas not eligible. 50% in relevant subjects required. |
Philippines | 80% pass in High School Diploma from list of top schools or 85% pass in High School Diploma from all other schools plus 1 further year of study. |
Qatar | School Leaving Certificate 85% relevant subjects plus 1 year of further study. |
Russia (+ Chechnya) | Attestat with minimum GPA 4.0 plus further year of study. |
Saudi Arabia | High School 80% overall including 80% in relevant subjects plus further year of study. |
Singapore | Singapore O Levels A1 – C6 in 4 subjects plus 1 year of study of Polytechnic Diploma / Polytechnic Certificate / Polytechnic Advanced Diploma. Or Singapore/Cambridge A Levels (any relevant subjects can be taken from school completion or A levels). |
South Africa | Senior Cert with Matriculation Endorsement : Five Passes - BBCCC (to include relevant subjects) or National Senior Certificate : Five subjects grades 66555 (to include relevant subjects). |
Taiwan | SH3 (75%) or Senior High 3 (65%) plus 1 year of further study |
GSAT - 40 from 4 relevant subjects (for relevant subject requirement: can refer to SH3 subject result 75%) | |
Vocational High School Year 3 (75%) or Year 3 (65%) plus 1 year of further Study. | |
Thailand | High School certificate (MAW6) GPA 2.5. |
Turkey | Devlet Lise Diploması (High School Completion) - 55% overall. |
UAE | High School certificate (Tawjihiyya) 80% with 80% in relevant subjects, plus further year of study. |
Ukraine | Certificate of Complete General Secondary Education – with minimum GPA 8.0 (all good and excellent grades). |
USA | High School Diploma plus evidence of 1 year of further study such as Associate Degree/ Professional Diploma or Advanced Placement exams. 2 APs from Group A subjects at grades 3,3 OR 2 APs from Group B subjects at grades 4,4 . |
Vietnam | Successful completion of Year 12 GPA 7.0. |
Other international qualifications
- BTEC level 3 Diploma - Min. 80 UCAS points
- Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers: Min. 72 UCAS points
- NCUK - 80 NCUK points overall, if EAP is taken - minimum 40% in EAP with no band less than 24 points
You can start your studies with a UKVI approved Secure English Language Test (SELT), or an accepted alternative equivalent assessment, provided you meet all the programme entry requirements.
The test results must have been achieved in the past 24 months and meet the minimum English equivalency score for your chosen programme.
UKVI-approved SELTS include:
- IELTS Academic for UKVI
- Trinity Integrated Skills in English UKVI
- Pearson PTE Academic UKVI
- LanguageCert Academic SELT
- PSI Skills for English UKVI (4 components)
Alternative tests accepted include:
- Study Group English Language Preparation for undergraduate (UG) Studies (Online)
- Cambridge ESOL
- Pearson PTE Academic (non-UKVI) / Online
- IELTS Academic (non-UKVI) / IELTS Academic Online
- AS or A-Level English Language
- Level English, iGCSE, GCSE: English as a First Language
- iGCSE: English as a Second Language
- International Baccalaureate (IB) English: Standard
- International Baccalaureate English: Higher
- American HS Diploma English - WAEC, WASSCE, NECO English
- KCSE English
- Malaysia SPM English Language
- HKDSE English
- TOEFL iBT/ Home Edition
- LanguageCert ESOL / LanguageCert International ESOL
- Indian Standard XII (CBSE, BISCE, State Boards Only excluding Haryana & Punjab)
- Canadian HS Diploma: English
- Irish Leaving Cert English
- IELTS One Skill Retake (must be taken within 60 days of the original test date)
- DuoLingo certificate (dated after 1st July 2024)
Study Group is permitted to assess students’ suitability for entry onto programmes which are degree level and above under the registration for the UK Office for Students. You are therefore not required to have a UKVI SELT to obtain a Student Visa when you come to campus.
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