Transfer from the University of Aberdeen Medicine: Failed Exams, Fees and Your Options in 2026

Can you transfer from the University of Aberdeen Medicine?

A transfer builds on what you have already achieved. Every passed course at Aberdeen stays on your record and supports your placement at the next faculty.

Why do international students leave Aberdeen Medicine?

Cost is one reason. At about €58,100 per year, five years of tuition reach roughly €290,500.

Progression is another. Like every UK medical school, Aberdeen works with resits and repeat years, and a repeat year means another full year of international fees.

Location plays a role too. Aberdeen lies in the far north-east of Scotland, and for students from southern Europe, the Middle East or Asia, long winters and long journeys home can wear on motivation. These are personal factors, not a judgement on the quality of Aberdeen's teaching.

Failed exams at Aberdeen — what can you do?

A failed exam at the University of Aberdeen does not end your path to medicine. Resits are part of every UK programme.

The turning point comes after a failed resit or when a repeat year is proposed. At €58,100 per year, many international students choose to protect their passed courses and continue elsewhere rather than repeat.

Plan early.

How much does Aberdeen Medicine cost compared with other options?

International tuition for the MBChB at Aberdeen is about €58,100 (£50,100) per year in 2026/27. With a planning figure of about €1,300 per month for living costs in Aberdeen, five years cost around €368,500.

English-taught medical faculties elsewhere in Europe start at about €3,500 per year in tuition. Even over six years, that is about €21,000.

Can you transfer from Aberdeen without losing a year?

Often, yes. The result depends on your passed courses, how well they match the receiving curriculum and when you apply. Starting in spring gives far more choice than reacting to an August resit.

Medschool Experts regularly achieves high placements for transfer students, including from Scottish medical schools. The receiving faculty sets the entry year, so we never promise a year before it has decided.

How do Aberdeen credits convert into ECTS?

Aberdeen uses the Scottish SCQF credit framework. A full year carries 120 SCQF credits, which equal 60 ECTS. Two SCQF credits correspond to one ECTS credit.

What takes care is the content match. Aberdeen's systems-based teaching combines anatomy, physiology and clinical skills in shared blocks. Course descriptors with learning outcomes and contact hours help the receiving faculty see what you have covered. We prepare this comparison with you.

Which universities accept transfer students from Aberdeen?

Several English-taught medical faculties in Europe accept transfer students from the University of Aberdeen. Which ones fit depends on your transcript, budget and career plans.

We answer this individually. Book a free transfer consultation and we will tell you which options are realistic.

What happens to your Student visa when you leave Aberdeen?

The University of Aberdeen sponsors your Student visa. When you withdraw, it reports this to the Home Office and your permission to stay is shortened. For a faculty in the EU you need that country's residence permit. We align the timing so the change of status runs smoothly.

Which documents does a transfer from Aberdeen need?

You will need an official transcript from the University of Aberdeen, the course descriptors of what you have passed and confirmation of your enrolment status. Apostille and translation rules depend on the destination country. We give you the exact list once your options are clear.

How long does a transfer from Aberdeen Medicine take?

Plan with three to six months from the first consultation to your start at the new faculty.

Is your degree recognised after a transfer from Aberdeen?

Yes. When you graduate from an EU medical faculty, your degree is recognised throughout the EU under Directive 2005/36/EC. The UK has been outside this system since Brexit, so graduates who later want to practise in the UK apply to the General Medical Council through its route for international medical graduates.

Why transfer from Aberdeen with Medschool Experts?

A study transfer is a complicated undertaking, and leaving a UK medical school adds visa questions. Our experts have close to ten years of experience in study transfers worldwide and therefore plan and carry out a transfer from the University of Aberdeen with confidence. The consultation is free. Read more on our services page or in our student stories.