Things to do before I arrive …
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Download the Flying Start Checklist
The Flying Start checklist 2024 is a document which you can print out and use to help you to keep track of the things you need to do as you prepare to start your medical training at St Andrews.
Read essential documents: BSc (Hons) Medicine Professionalism Agreement
The BSc (Hons) Medicine Professionalism Agreement should be read before arrival – however do not sign the agreement yet – you will discuss the agreement with your personal tutor during Orientation Week and you will have opportunities to ask questions. The 2025-26 version will be uploaded over the summer, meantime 2024-25 version can be read at Click for pdf
Familiarise yourself with BSc (Hons) documents: Med Handbook UG Teaching
Students should be familiar with the School of Medicine Med Handbook.
Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme: send in ID as soon as your offer becomes unconditional
You will complete an online Disclosure Scotland ‘Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme’ application form with a member of professional services staff. As soon as your offer becomes unconditional firm (when you have met any and all of your conditions of offer), you should email 3 forms of supporting ID to medpvg@st-andrews.ac.uk If your offer is already unconditional firm, please send this information to us as soon as possible. You will be given an individual appointment time for a meeting on Microsoft Teams, please check your emails regularly throughout the summer for further information.
Please familiarise yourself with the online guidance which advises you on the information you will require to complete the online application as you only have 7 days to complete this after your meeting. If you are already a Scheme Member, find out if you are a member for both adults and/or children and also your Scheme membership number as you will need this information at your appointment.
If you are already a PVG scheme member please send us a copy of your most recent certificate along with your IDs. If you do not provide a copy of your PVG certificate your application will be put through as a new scheme member.
Review and complete essential tasks at the University New Entrants page
The New Entrants page contains important general information for students who are matriculating (registering) at the University for the first time.
Be aware that there are a number of admin tasks to do before you come to St Andrews. You will find a helpful list on the New Entrants page.
Read GMC Welcome to Medicine
GMC information for medical students can be read at GMC medical students – education