Welcome
Choosing where to study medicine is about more than the course — it’s about where you’ll live, who you’ll meet, and how you will grow as a professional.
At Edinburgh, you’ll join a welcoming and vibrant community in one of the UK’s most iconic student cities. From your first weeks, you’ll build friendships, develop new skills, and start to feel part of the medical profession.
This page brings together everything you need to explore what life here is really like — from student stories and societies to support services and your first-year experience.
If you have any questions about the programme or applying, please email: medug@ed.ac.uk
The MBChB programme
Admissions and Selection Process
Gavin Francis, Director of Undergraduate Medicine Admissions, explains the admissions process for the MBChB degree at Edinburgh.
The MBChb Curriculum
Professor Karen Fairhurst, MBChB Programme Director, outlines the MBChB curriculum.
Introduction to intercalation
Intercalation is an opportunity to take a year out of your medical degree to study a related subject in greater depth. You’ll work towards an additional qualification — often a BSc, BA, or MSc — while developing skills in research, critical thinking, and independent learning.
Intercalation: student stories
For many students, intercalation is a chance to explore a particular interest and gain a broader perspective on medicine — all of which can enrich your future clinical practice and career. Find you what other students have chosen to study in our student stories.
Find out more about the programme and entry requirements on Degree Finder
Take a tour of Edinburgh Medical School with current student, Heen Shamaz.
Graduate Stories
Surgical registrar and MBChB graduate Katie Connor recalls her college days
FY1 doctor Joanna Wolksa on her time at Edinburgh Medical School
Student support
MBChB Student Support
Learn about the different support services students can access throughout the year.
Wellbeing services
Whether you want to speak to someone during your studies or would like to do some self-help, the wellbeing service can point you in the direction of services and resources.
Disability and Learning Support Service
Get in touch if you have a disability, neurodiverse, mental or long-term health condition, or a specific learning difference that may impact your studies.
Support for your studies
Our student support model includes academic and peer support to ensure you recieve help and guidance on how to study most effectively.
Student services
Careers support
Whether you're looking to build your professional skills or secure a part-time job, our careers service offers the resources and support to help you succeed.
Student Immigration Service
Find out how the Student Immigration Service can help if you need a visa to study in the UK.
University accomodation
Learn more about the accommodation guarantee and how and when to apply for university accommodation.
Student life
Cost of living
View a breakdown of the average costs you can expect to pay while living in Edinburgh and studying at the university.
Medic Clubs and Societies
Joining a club or society can be a great way to unwind and meet medical students from different years, as well as access study support from older students.
University clubs and societies
Alongside medical clubs and societies, the university offers over 300 societies and sports clubs — the perfect opportunity to pursue your existing interests or discover something completely new.
Student life blog
From working while you study to choosing accomodation and settling into your first week, our student's have shared their experience and advice on the medical student blog.
Find out what Edinburgh has to offer our students
Meet our students
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Chat to a current student
Got questions about student life or what it’s really like to study medicine? Chat directly with our current students on Unibuddy and get first-hand insights and tips to help you decide if Edinburgh is right for you.
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