Stethoscopes, Laboratory Coat and Safety Glasses
You will require a Stethoscope, Laboratory Coat, and a pair of Safety Glasses. Students are under no obligation to purchase any other items.
Stethoscope
You will need to have your own stethoscope and laboratory coats for our clinical skills training.
We currently recommend the Classic Littmann III stethoscope, which you can find at: Medisave. It is very important for your basic training that your stethoscope has both a bell and a diaphragm. The Classic Littmann Classic III is all you need; you will NOT require a specialist cardiology- or electronic stethoscope.
Where do I get a Stethoscope?
Use Google to research this. Both Medisave and the BMA ( British Medical Association) offer a discount for St Andrews students, Medisave discount is site wide if you enter STANDREWS2026 (this discount code is only for use by St Andrews Medical Students, this should not be shared) and BMA offer a discount on stethoscopes from August for students who join. There are a variety of suppliers and some special deals may be available after you arrive in St Andrews.
In making a decision to select textbooks, not only do we try to find those best suited to our course but also, if possible, the books also include access to the publisher’s on-line learning resources.
Laboratory Coats
You will need a white lab coat for the Dissection Room. We recommend “Howie” type lab coats but any white lab coat that is long sleeved with elasticated wrist and long enough to cover the thighs is acceptable. Ideally, it has snap fasteners (or press studs, instead of buttons) all the way up to the neck for easy opening and can be washed at higher temperatures. Although there are some available for purchase locally at Students Association shop, it may be better to buy one before you come to St Andrews, some suppliers include:
Should you be unable to purchase one before the start of term, you can borrow a lab coat from the Anatomy Team, donated by former students, dry-cleaned and in good condition until yours is delivered.
Safety Glasses
You will need your own safety glasses for dissection. There are many suitable types, some examples are:
The School and Student Community value sustainability.
Should you be unable to purchase a lab coat before the start of term, you may be able to acquire a free lab coat during your induction week from the Sustainability in Medicine Society. These lab coats, donated by former students, are dry-cleaned and in good condition. Please note that supplies are limited. There are also a limited number of safety glasses available.
Additionally, you may temporarily borrow a lab coat from the Anatomy Team until you have one secured.