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University of Aberdeen

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Aberdeen, Scotland, UK

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Students13,930 (2025)
World ranking (2026)QS #288 · THE #201-250 · Guardian #18
Int'l tuition£20,800/yr
Acceptance rateNot reported

Tuition (2026/27, from the official PDF) ranges £20,800/year (Arts & Social Sciences, most programmes) to £24,800 (Sciences/Engineering) to £50,100 (Medicine MBChB, which 'includes the mandatory national levy to cover the cost of tuition in the NHS') -- figure above is the low end. Rankings are from Aberdeen's own official Facts and Figures page: QS 288th world / 33rd UK, THE 201-250 band, Guardian 18th UK (all 2026 edition) -- some aggregators report QS 262nd instead, but the official page's own stated 288th was used, discrepancy flagged rather than silently resolved. Student size (13,930 total: 9,815 undergraduate + 4,115 postgraduate, 2024/25) is a secondary (Wikipedia/HESA-derived) figure -- Aberdeen's own facts page gives only an unattributed rounded 'c. 15,000 students', no precise dated number. Ownership: abdn.ac.uk states it's 'a charity registered in Scotland, No.SC013683', standard UK public/charitable structure. No official acceptance rate published.

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Accountancy MA (Hons)

Business & Management

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BBC including Mathematics (A-level); BBBB including Mathematics or Applications of Mathematics (SQA Highers)

2027 entryUCAS · Apply by Jan 13

This MA falls under Aberdeen's general 'Arts and Humanities (including MA programmes)' USA-applicant band: GPA 3.0+ unweighted plus one of SAT 1250+/ACT 26+/three AP exams at 3+/three pre-2020 SAT Subject Tests at 600+. Confirmed current for 2027 entry.

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Animal Behaviour BSc (Hons)

Natural Sciences & Mathematics

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BBC including two Mathematics/Science subjects (A-level); BBBB including two Mathematics/Science subjects (SQA Highers)

2027 entry

This BSc falls under Aberdeen's general 'Science & Engineering (BSc/BEng)' USA-applicant band (see the header): GPA 3.0+ unweighted plus SAT 1250+ or ACT 26+, plus one additional AP exam at 3+ (or a pre-2020 SAT Subject Test at 600+) in a relevant subject. Confirmed current for 2027 entry.

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Anthropology MA (Hons)

Humanities

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BBC (A-level); BBBB (SQA Highers)

2027 entryUCAS · Apply by Jan 13

This MA falls under Aberdeen's general 'Arts and Humanities (including MA programmes)' USA-applicant band (see the header): GPA 3.0+ unweighted plus one of SAT 1250+/ACT 26+/three AP exams at 3+/three pre-2020 SAT Subject Tests at 600+. Confirmed current for 2027 entry.

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Applied Mathematics BSc (Hons)

Natural Sciences & Mathematics

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BBC including Mathematics and one other Science subject (A-level); BBBB including Mathematics and one other Science subject (SQA Highers)

2027 entryUCAS · Apply by Jan 13

This BSc falls under Aberdeen's general 'Science & Engineering (BSc/BEng)' USA-applicant band (see the header): GPA 3.0+ unweighted plus SAT 1250+ or ACT 26+, plus one additional AP exam at 3+ (or a pre-2020 SAT Subject Test at 600+) in a relevant subject. Confirmed current for 2027 entry.

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Archaeology BSc (Hons)

Humanities

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BBC including two Mathematics/Science subjects (A-level); BBBB including two Mathematics/Science subjects (SQA Highers)

2027 entryUCAS · Apply by Jan 13

Aberdeen offers Archaeology as a BSc with a Mathematics/Science subject requirement, a science-leaning structure distinct from most other UK Archaeology BA degrees. Falls under Aberdeen's general 'Science & Engineering (BSc/BEng)' USA-applicant band by degree type: GPA 3.0+ unweighted plus SAT 1250+ or ACT 26+, plus one additional AP exam at 3+ in a relevant subject. Confirmed current for 2027 entry.

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Art History MA (Hons)

Creative Arts & Design

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BBC (A-level); BBBB (SQA Highers)

2027 entryUCAS · Apply by Jan 13

This MA falls under Aberdeen's general 'Arts and Humanities (including MA programmes)' USA-applicant band: GPA 3.0+ unweighted plus one of SAT 1250+/ACT 26+/three AP exams at 3+/three pre-2020 SAT Subject Tests at 600+. Confirmed current for 2027 entry.

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Biochemistry BSc (Hons)

Natural Sciences & Mathematics

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BBC including two Mathematics/Science subjects (A-level); BBBB including two Mathematics/Science subjects (SQA Highers)

2027 entryUCAS · Apply by Jan 13

This BSc falls under Aberdeen's general 'Science & Engineering (BSc/BEng)' USA-applicant band (see the header): GPA 3.0+ unweighted plus SAT 1250+ or ACT 26+, plus one additional AP exam at 3+ (or a pre-2020 SAT Subject Test at 600+) in a relevant subject. Confirmed current for 2027 entry.

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Biological Sciences BSc (Hons)

Natural Sciences & Mathematics

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BBC including two Mathematics/Science subjects (A-level); BBBB including two Mathematics/Science subjects (SQA Highers)

2027 entryUCAS · Apply by Jan 13

This BSc falls under Aberdeen's general 'Science & Engineering (BSc/BEng)' USA-applicant band (see the header): GPA 3.0+ unweighted plus SAT 1250+ or ACT 26+, plus one additional AP exam at 3+ (or a pre-2020 SAT Subject Test at 600+) in a relevant subject. Confirmed current for 2027 entry.

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Biology BSc (Hons)

Natural Sciences & Mathematics

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BBC including two Mathematics/Science subjects (A-level); BBBB including two Mathematics/Science subjects (SQA Highers)

2027 entry

This BSc falls under Aberdeen's general 'Science & Engineering (BSc/BEng)' USA-applicant band: GPA 3.0+ unweighted plus SAT 1250+ or ACT 26+, plus one additional AP exam at 3+ (or a pre-2020 SAT Subject Test at 600+) in a relevant subject. Confirmed current for 2027 entry.

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Biomedical Sciences BSc (Hons)

Natural Sciences & Mathematics

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BBB including two Mathematics/Science subjects, Biology preferred (A-level); ABBB including two Mathematics/Science subjects, Biology preferred (SQA Highers)

2027 entry

A basic-science BSc (with an optional 5th-year industrial placement converting it to an MSci), not a physician-track degree -- filed under Natural Sciences & Mathematics rather than Medicine & Health Sciences for that reason, consistent with the Physiology entry. Falls under Aberdeen's general 'Science & Engineering (BSc/BEng)' USA-applicant band: GPA 3.0+ unweighted plus SAT 1250+ or ACT 26+, plus one additional AP exam at 3+ in a relevant subject. Confirmed current for 2027 entry.

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Business Management MA (Hons)

Business & Management

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BBC (A-level); BBBB (SQA Highers)

2027 entryUCAS · Apply by Jan 13

This MA falls under Aberdeen's general 'Arts and Humanities (including MA programmes)' USA-applicant band: GPA 3.0+ unweighted plus one of SAT 1250+/ACT 26+/three AP exams at 3+/three pre-2020 SAT Subject Tests at 600+. Confirmed current for 2027 entry.

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Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies MA (Hons)

Humanities

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BBC (A-level); BBBB (SQA Highers)

2027 entry

This MA falls under Aberdeen's general 'Arts and Humanities (including MA programmes)' USA-applicant band (see the header): GPA 3.0+ unweighted plus one of SAT 1250+/ACT 26+/three AP exams at 3+/three pre-2020 SAT Subject Tests at 600+. Confirmed current for 2027 entry.

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Chemical Engineering BEng

Engineering

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BBC including Mathematics, Chemistry, and one of Physics/Design & Technology/Engineering (A-level); BBBB including Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics or Engineering Science (SQA Highers)

2027 entryUCAS · Apply by Jan 13

This BEng falls under Aberdeen's general 'Science & Engineering (BSc/BEng)' USA-applicant band (see the header): GPA 3.0+ unweighted plus SAT 1250+ or ACT 26+, plus one additional AP exam at 3+ (or a pre-2020 SAT Subject Test at 600+) in a relevant subject. Confirmed current for 2027 entry.

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Chemistry BSc (Hons)

Natural Sciences & Mathematics

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BBC including Chemistry and one other Mathematics/Science subject (A-level); BBBB including Chemistry and one other Mathematics/Science subject (SQA Highers)

2027 entryUCAS · Apply by Jan 13

This BSc falls under Aberdeen's general 'Science & Engineering (BSc/BEng)' USA-applicant band (see the header): GPA 3.0+ unweighted plus SAT 1250+ or ACT 26+, plus one additional AP exam at 3+ (or a pre-2020 SAT Subject Test at 600+) in a relevant subject. Confirmed current for 2027 entry.

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Computing Science (Artificial Intelligence) MEng

Computer Science & Computing

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BBB including Mathematics and one Science subject (A-level); ABBB including Mathematics and one Science subject (SQA Highers)

2027 entry

A distinct, higher-tariff MEng specialisation alongside Aberdeen's Computing Science BSc (G400) elsewhere in this list. Falls under Aberdeen's general 'Science & Engineering (BSc/BEng)' USA-applicant band -- no separate MEng-specific page or figure exists, so the same BEng-tier figure applies: GPA 3.0+ unweighted plus SAT 1250+ or ACT 26+, plus one additional AP exam at 3+ in a relevant subject. Confirmed current for 2027 entry.

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Computing Science BSc (Hons)

Computer Science & Computing

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BBC including Mathematics or two Science subjects (A-level); BBBB including Mathematics or two Science subjects (SQA Highers)

2027 entryUCAS · Apply by Jan 13

This BSc falls under Aberdeen's general 'Science & Engineering (BSc/BEng)' USA-applicant band (see the header): GPA 3.0+ unweighted plus SAT 1250+ or ACT 26+, plus one additional AP exam at 3+ (or a pre-2020 SAT Subject Test at 600+) in a relevant subject. Confirmed current for 2027 entry.

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Conservation Biology BSc (Hons)

Natural Sciences & Mathematics

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BBC including two Mathematics/Science subjects (A-level); BBBB including two Mathematics/Science subjects (SQA Highers)

2027 entry

This BSc falls under Aberdeen's general 'Science & Engineering (BSc/BEng)' USA-applicant band: GPA 3.0+ unweighted plus SAT 1250+ or ACT 26+, plus one additional AP exam at 3+ (or a pre-2020 SAT Subject Test at 600+) in a relevant subject. Confirmed current for 2027 entry.

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Data Science BSc (Hons)

Computer Science & Computing

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BBC including Mathematics or two Science subjects (A-level); BBBB including Mathematics or two Science subjects (SQA Highers)

2027 entryUCAS · Apply by Jan 13

This BSc falls under Aberdeen's general 'Science & Engineering (BSc/BEng)' USA-applicant band: GPA 3.0+ unweighted plus SAT 1250+ or ACT 26+, plus one additional AP exam at 3+ in a relevant subject. Confirmed current for 2027 entry.

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Economics MA (Hons)

Economics

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SAT 1250+ (test-optional)

2027 entryUCAS · Apply by Jan 13

Aberdeen's official US entry-requirements page explicitly scopes its 'Arts and Humanities (including MA programmes)' band to require a 3.0+ unweighted High School GPA plus one of: SAT 1250+, ACT 26+, or 3 AP exams at 3+ -- Aberdeen's Economics degree is itself an MA (Hons), the Scottish four-year Master of Arts pattern this list already uses for Edinburgh/Glasgow/St Andrews, so this band applies directly rather than by inference. The same page separately describes Aberdeen's general undergraduate admission as 'currently test optional,' consistent with SAT/ACT being one of several acceptable alternatives here rather than a mandatory standalone score. Tuition not confirmed to a specific overseas figure -- left unset.

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Electrical and Electronic Engineering MEng (5 years)

Engineering

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BBB including Mathematics and one of Physics/Design & Technology/Engineering/Chemistry (A-level); ABBB including Mathematics and Physics or Engineering Science (SQA Highers)

2027 entry

This is Aberdeen's 5-year MEng route (first two years cover general Engineering before specialising; students may transfer to a 4-year BEng after year two). It falls under Aberdeen's general 'Science & Engineering (BSc/BEng)' USA-applicant band (see the header) -- no separate MEng-specific page or figure exists, so the same BEng-tier figure applies: GPA 3.0+ unweighted plus SAT 1250+ or ACT 26+, plus one additional AP exam at 3+ in a relevant subject. Confirmed current for 2027 entry.

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Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Renewable Energy MEng (5 years)

Engineering

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BBB including Mathematics and one of Physics/Design & Technology/Engineering/Chemistry (A-level); ABBB including Mathematics and Physics or Engineering Science (SQA Highers)

2027 entry

This 5-year MEng falls under Aberdeen's general 'Science & Engineering (BSc/BEng)' USA-applicant band -- no separate MEng-specific page or figure exists, so the same BEng-tier figure applies: GPA 3.0+ unweighted plus SAT 1250+ or ACT 26+, plus one additional AP exam at 3+ in a relevant subject. Confirmed current for 2027 entry.

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Engineering (Civil and Structural) BEng

Engineering

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BBC including Mathematics and one of Physics/Design & Technology/Engineering/Chemistry (A-level); BBBB including Mathematics and Physics or Engineering Science (SQA Highers)

2027 entry

This BEng falls under Aberdeen's general 'Science & Engineering (BSc/BEng)' USA-applicant band (see the header): GPA 3.0+ unweighted plus SAT 1250+ or ACT 26+, plus one additional AP exam at 3+ (or a pre-2020 SAT Subject Test at 600+) in a relevant subject. Confirmed current for 2027 entry.

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Engineering (Civil) BEng

Engineering

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BBC including Mathematics and one of Physics/Design & Technology/Engineering/Chemistry (A-level); BBBB including Mathematics and Physics or Engineering Science (SQA Highers)

2027 entry

A distinct, lower-tariff plain-Civil route alongside Aberdeen's 'Engineering (Civil and Structural) BEng' (H221, BBC/A*AA-equivalent tier) entry elsewhere in this list -- H200 and H221 are genuinely two different UCAS-coded Civil Engineering degrees at Aberdeen, not a duplicate. Falls under Aberdeen's general 'Science & Engineering (BSc/BEng)' USA-applicant band: GPA 3.0+ unweighted plus SAT 1250+ or ACT 26+, plus one additional AP exam at 3+ in a relevant subject. Confirmed current for 2027 entry.

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Engineering (Mechanical and Electrical) BEng

Engineering

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BBC including Mathematics and one of Physics/Design & Technology/Engineering/Chemistry (A-level); BBBB including Mathematics and Physics or Engineering Science (SQA Highers)

2027 entry

This BEng falls under Aberdeen's general 'Science & Engineering (BSc/BEng)' USA-applicant band: GPA 3.0+ unweighted plus SAT 1250+ or ACT 26+, plus one additional AP exam at 3+ in a relevant subject. Confirmed current for 2027 entry.

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Engineering BEng

Engineering

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BBC including Mathematics and one of Physics/Design & Technology/Engineering/Chemistry (A-level); BBBB including Mathematics and Physics or Engineering Science (SQA Highers)

2027 entry

Aberdeen's general, unspecialised Engineering BEng, distinct from the other Aberdeen Engineering entries which each name a specific discipline. Falls under Aberdeen's general 'Science & Engineering (BSc/BEng)' USA-applicant band: GPA 3.0+ unweighted plus SAT 1250+ or ACT 26+, plus one additional AP exam at 3+ in a relevant subject. Confirmed current for 2027 entry.

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English MA (Hons)

Humanities

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BBC (A-level); BBBB (SQA Highers)

2027 entry

This MA falls under Aberdeen's general 'Arts and Humanities (including MA programmes)' USA-applicant band: GPA 3.0+ unweighted plus one of SAT 1250+/ACT 26+/three AP exams at 3+/three pre-2020 SAT Subject Tests at 600+. Confirmed current for 2027 entry.

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English with Creative Writing MA (Hons)

Humanities

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BBC (A-level); BBBB (SQA Highers)

2027 entry

This MA falls under Aberdeen's general 'Arts and Humanities (including MA programmes)' USA-applicant band: GPA 3.0+ unweighted plus one of SAT 1250+/ACT 26+/three AP exams at 3+/three pre-2020 SAT Subject Tests at 600+. Confirmed current for 2027 entry.

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Environmental Science BSc (Hons)

Geography & Environmental Sciences

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BBC including two Mathematics/Science subjects (A-level); BBBB including two Mathematics/Science subjects (SQA Highers)

2027 entryUCAS · Apply by Jan 13

This BSc falls under Aberdeen's general 'Science & Engineering (BSc/BEng)' USA-applicant band (see the header): GPA 3.0+ unweighted plus SAT 1250+ or ACT 26+, plus one additional AP exam at 3+ (or a pre-2020 SAT Subject Test at 600+) in a relevant subject. Confirmed current for 2027 entry.

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Film & Visual Culture MA (Hons)

Media & Journalism

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BBC (A-level); BBBB (SQA Highers)

2027 entry

This MA falls under Aberdeen's general 'Arts and Humanities (including MA programmes)' USA-applicant band: GPA 3.0+ unweighted plus one of SAT 1250+/ACT 26+/three AP exams at 3+/three pre-2020 SAT Subject Tests at 600+. Confirmed current for 2027 entry.

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Geography MA (Hons)

Geography & Environmental Sciences

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BBC (A-level); BBBB (SQA Highers)

2027 entryUCAS · Apply by Jan 13

This MA falls under Aberdeen's general 'Arts and Humanities (including MA programmes)' USA-applicant band (see the header): GPA 3.0+ unweighted plus one of SAT 1250+/ACT 26+/three AP exams at 3+/three pre-2020 SAT Subject Tests at 600+. Confirmed current for 2027 entry.

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Geology BSc (Hons)

Geography & Environmental Sciences

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BBC including two Mathematics/Science subjects (A-level); BBBB including two Mathematics/Science subjects (SQA Highers)

2027 entryUCAS · Apply by Jan 13

A distinct UCAS code from Aberdeen's Geoscience BSc (F610) elsewhere in this list -- Geology (F601) and Geoscience (F610) are two different degrees at Aberdeen, not a duplicate. Falls under Aberdeen's general 'Science & Engineering (BSc/BEng)' USA-applicant band: GPA 3.0+ unweighted plus SAT 1250+ or ACT 26+, plus one additional AP exam at 3+ in a relevant subject. Confirmed current for 2027 entry.

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Geoscience BSc (Hons)

Geography & Environmental Sciences

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BBC including two Mathematics/Science subjects (A-level); BBBB including two Mathematics/Science subjects (SQA Highers)

2027 entry

This BSc falls under Aberdeen's general 'Science & Engineering (BSc/BEng)' USA-applicant band (see the header): GPA 3.0+ unweighted plus SAT 1250+ or ACT 26+, plus one additional AP exam at 3+ (or a pre-2020 SAT Subject Test at 600+) in a relevant subject. Confirmed current for 2027 entry.

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History MA (Hons)

Humanities

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BBC (A-level); BBBB (SQA Highers)

2027 entryUCAS · Apply by Jan 13

This MA falls under Aberdeen's general 'Arts and Humanities (including MA programmes)' USA-applicant band (see the header): GPA 3.0+ unweighted plus one of SAT 1250+/ACT 26+/three AP exams at 3+/three pre-2020 SAT Subject Tests at 600+. Confirmed current for 2027 entry.

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International Business Management MA (Hons)

Business & Management

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BBC (A-level); BBBB (SQA Highers)

2027 entry

This 4-year MA falls under Aberdeen's general 'Arts and Humanities (including MA programmes)' USA-applicant band: GPA 3.0+ unweighted plus one of SAT 1250+/ACT 26+/three AP exams at 3+/three pre-2020 SAT Subject Tests at 600+. Confirmed current for 2027 entry.

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Language & Linguistics MA (Hons)

Humanities

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BBC (A-level); BBBB (SQA Highers)

2027 entryUCAS · Apply by Jan 13

This MA falls under Aberdeen's general 'Arts and Humanities (including MA programmes)' USA-applicant band: GPA 3.0+ unweighted plus one of SAT 1250+/ACT 26+/three AP exams at 3+/three pre-2020 SAT Subject Tests at 600+. Confirmed current for 2027 entry.

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Law LLB

Law

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BBB (A-level); ABBB (SQA Highers)

2027 entryUCAS · Apply by Jan 13

This LLB falls under Aberdeen's general 'Law (LLB)' USA-applicant band (see the header), identical in every figure to the Arts and Humanities band: GPA 3.0+ unweighted plus one of SAT 1250+/ACT 26+/three AP exams at 3+/three pre-2020 SAT Subject Tests at 600+. Confirmed current for 2027 entry.

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Liberal Arts and Sciences BSc (Hons)

Humanities

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BBC including two Mathematics/Science subjects (A-level); BBBB including two Mathematics/Science subjects (SQA Highers)

2027 entry

This is a genuinely interdisciplinary Arts-and-Sciences degree, but is designated a BSc, so it falls under Aberdeen's general 'Science & Engineering (BSc/BEng)' USA-applicant band by degree type rather than its mixed subject content: GPA 3.0+ unweighted plus SAT 1250+ or ACT 26+, plus one additional AP exam at 3+ in a relevant subject. Confirmed current for 2027 entry.

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Marine Biology BSc (Hons)

Natural Sciences & Mathematics

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BBC including two Mathematics/Science subjects (A-level); BBBB including two Mathematics/Science subjects (SQA Highers)

2027 entryUCAS · Apply by Jan 13

This BSc falls under Aberdeen's general 'Science & Engineering (BSc/BEng)' USA-applicant band: GPA 3.0+ unweighted plus SAT 1250+ or ACT 26+, plus one additional AP exam at 3+ (or a pre-2020 SAT Subject Test at 600+) in a relevant subject. Confirmed current for 2027 entry.

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Mechanical Engineering MEng

Engineering

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BBB including Mathematics and one of Physics/Design & Technology/Engineering/Chemistry (A-level); ABBB including Mathematics and Physics or Engineering Science (SQA Highers)

2027 entryUCAS · Apply by Jan 13

This MEng falls under Aberdeen's general 'Science & Engineering (BSc/BEng)' USA-applicant band (see the header) -- the general page names BSc/BEng explicitly but this list applies the same figure to Aberdeen's MEng route, its 5-year Master's-integrated version of the same BEng subject, since no separate MEng-specific page or figure exists: GPA 3.0+ unweighted plus SAT 1250+ or ACT 26+, plus one additional AP exam at 3+ in a relevant subject. Confirmed current for 2027 entry.

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Medicine MBChB

Medicine & Health Sciences

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SAT 1400+

current (no cycle year stated)UCAS · Apply by Oct 15

Aberdeen's own School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition international-requirements page states real, course-specific US-applicant routes distinct from Aberdeen's general international floor (already used for the existing Aberdeen Economics MA entry): a High School Diploma with GPA 3.5+ (B or better specifically in Maths and Science classes) plus either SAT I at 700+ in each of the two current sections (1400 combined), or 3 AP tests at 5,5,4 including Chemistry and one of Biology/Physics/Mathematics. The page also names an SAT II route (700+ in each of two subject tests) alongside the SAT I option -- SAT Subject Tests were discontinued by the College Board in January 2021, so only the current SAT I figure is published, not the stale SAT II route. All applicants must take the UCAT before applying.

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Modern Languages and Translation & Interpreting Studies with Overseas Placement MA (Hons)

Humanities

Verified

BBC including at least one A-level (or equivalent) in French, German, or Spanish (A-level); BBBB, same language requirement (SQA Highers)

2027 entry

This MA falls under Aberdeen's general 'Arts and Humanities (including MA programmes)' USA-applicant band: GPA 3.0+ unweighted plus one of SAT 1250+/ACT 26+/three AP exams at 3+/three pre-2020 SAT Subject Tests at 600+. Confirmed current for 2027 entry.

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Molecular and Cellular Biology BSc (Hons)

Natural Sciences & Mathematics

Verified

BBC including two Mathematics/Science subjects (A-level); BBBB including two Mathematics/Science subjects (SQA Highers)

2027 entry

This BSc falls under Aberdeen's general 'Science & Engineering (BSc/BEng)' USA-applicant band: GPA 3.0+ unweighted plus SAT 1250+ or ACT 26+, plus one additional AP exam at 3+ (or a pre-2020 SAT Subject Test at 600+) in a relevant subject. Confirmed current for 2027 entry.

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Petroleum Engineering BEng

Engineering

Verified

BBC including Mathematics, Chemistry, and one of Physics/Design & Technology/Engineering (A-level); BBBB including Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics or Engineering Science (SQA Highers)

2027 entryUCAS · Apply by Jan 13

This BEng falls under Aberdeen's general 'Science & Engineering (BSc/BEng)' USA-applicant band: GPA 3.0+ unweighted plus SAT 1250+ or ACT 26+, plus one additional AP exam at 3+ in a relevant subject. Aberdeen is a major North Sea energy hub, giving this course a genuine local industry base distinct from the other UK Petroleum/Energy Engineering entries. Confirmed current for 2027 entry.

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Philosophy MA (Hons)

Humanities

Verified

BBC (A-level); BBBB (SQA Highers)

2027 entry

This MA falls under Aberdeen's general 'Arts and Humanities (including MA programmes)' USA-applicant band (see the header): GPA 3.0+ unweighted plus one of SAT 1250+/ACT 26+/three AP exams at 3+/three pre-2020 SAT Subject Tests at 600+. Confirmed current for 2027 entry.

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Philosophy, Politics and Economics MA (Hons)

International Relations & Politics

Verified

BBC (A-level); BBBB (SQA Highers)

2027 entry

This MA falls under Aberdeen's general 'Arts and Humanities (including MA programmes)' USA-applicant band (see the header): GPA 3.0+ unweighted plus one of SAT 1250+/ACT 26+/three AP exams at 3+/three pre-2020 SAT Subject Tests at 600+. Confirmed current for 2027 entry.

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Physics BSc (Hons)

Natural Sciences & Mathematics

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BBC including Mathematics and Physics (A-level); BBBB including Mathematics and Physics (SQA Highers)

2027 entryUCAS · Apply by Jan 13

This BSc falls under Aberdeen's general 'Science & Engineering (BSc/BEng)' USA-applicant band (see the header): GPA 3.0+ unweighted plus SAT 1250+ or ACT 26+, plus one additional AP exam at 3+ (or a pre-2020 SAT Subject Test at 600+) in a relevant subject. The course's own page states the A-level/Highers grades above but, like every other course page checked this list, links out to Aberdeen's single general international-requirements page rather than repeating a course-specific US table. Confirmed current for 2027 entry.

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Physiology BSc (Hons)

Natural Sciences & Mathematics

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BBC including two Mathematics/Science subjects (A-level); BBBB including two Mathematics/Science subjects (SQA Highers)

2027 entry

A basic-science BSc, not a physician-track degree -- filed under Natural Sciences & Mathematics rather than Medicine & Health Sciences for that reason (consistent with the treatment of Biochemistry). Falls under Aberdeen's general 'Science & Engineering (BSc/BEng)' USA-applicant band: GPA 3.0+ unweighted plus SAT 1250+ or ACT 26+, plus one additional AP exam at 3+ in a relevant subject. Confirmed current for 2027 entry.

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Politics and International Relations MA (Hons)

International Relations & Politics

Verified

BBC (A-level); BBBB (SQA Highers)

2027 entryUCAS · Apply by Jan 13

This MA falls under Aberdeen's general 'Arts and Humanities (including MA programmes)' USA-applicant band (see the header): GPA 3.0+ unweighted plus one of SAT 1250+/ACT 26+/three AP exams at 3+/three pre-2020 SAT Subject Tests at 600+. Confirmed current for 2027 entry.

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Primary Education MA (Hons)

Education

Verified

BBC (A-level); BBBB (SQA Highers)

2027 entry

Unlike some other Aberdeen humanities courses in this list, this course is designated an MA, which Aberdeen's general USA-applicant page explicitly includes in its 'Arts and Humanities (including MA programmes)' band -- so it's published as 'verified' rather than an inferred match: GPA 3.0+ unweighted plus one of SAT 1250+/ACT 26+/three AP exams at 3+/three pre-2020 SAT Subject Tests at 600+. Separately from the academic route, admission includes a mandatory interview and a PVG (Disclosure Scotland) check before placements begin, since teaching placements start in January of first year. Confirmed current for 2027 entry.

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Psychology MA (Hons)

Psychology

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BBC (A-level); BBBB (SQA Highers)

2027 entryUCAS · Apply by Jan 13

Aberdeen offers Psychology as both an MA and a BSc; this entry is the MA route, which falls under Aberdeen's general 'Arts and Humanities (including MA programmes)' USA-applicant band (see the header): GPA 3.0+ unweighted plus one of SAT 1250+/ACT 26+/three AP exams at 3+/three pre-2020 SAT Subject Tests at 600+. Confirmed current for 2027 entry.

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Real Estate MA (Hons)

Business & Management

Verified

BBC (A-level); BBBB (SQA Highers)

2027 entry

This MA falls under Aberdeen's general 'Arts and Humanities (including MA programmes)' USA-applicant band: GPA 3.0+ unweighted plus one of SAT 1250+/ACT 26+/three AP exams at 3+/three pre-2020 SAT Subject Tests at 600+. Confirmed current for 2027 entry.

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Sociology MA (Hons)

International Relations & Politics

Verified

BBC (A-level); BBBB (SQA Highers)

2027 entryUCAS · Apply by Jan 13

This MA falls under Aberdeen's general 'Arts and Humanities (including MA programmes)' USA-applicant band: GPA 3.0+ unweighted plus one of SAT 1250+/ACT 26+/three AP exams at 3+/three pre-2020 SAT Subject Tests at 600+. Confirmed current for 2027 entry.

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Sports and Exercise Science BSc (Hons)

Sport, Exercise & Tourism

Verified

BBC including two Mathematics/Science subjects (A-level); BBBB including two Mathematics/Science subjects (SQA Highers)

2027 entry

This BSc falls under Aberdeen's general 'Science & Engineering (BSc/BEng)' USA-applicant band: GPA 3.0+ unweighted plus SAT 1250+ or ACT 26+, plus one additional AP exam at 3+ in a relevant subject. Students specialise toward Physiology and Metabolism or Nutrition and Health within the degree. Confirmed current for 2027 entry.

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Divinity BD

Theology & Religious Studies

Partial

BBC, Religious Studies preferred (A-level); BBBB, Religious, Moral & Philosophical Studies preferred (SQA Highers)

2027 entry

The BD is a vocational degree type Aberdeen's general USA-applicant page doesn't explicitly name in any of its three bands (Arts and Humanities/Science & Engineering/Law) -- published at the Arts and Humanities figure (GPA 3.0+ plus one of SAT 1250+/ACT 26+/three AP exams at 3+) as an inference rather than a confirmed course-specific match, hence 'partial'. Confirmed current for 2027 entry.

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International Business MBus (5 years)

Business & Management

Partial

BBC (A-level); BBBB (SQA Highers)

2027 entry

This is Aberdeen's 5-year MBus route -- years 1-3 core coursework, year 4 an integrated overseas or UK professional placement, year 5 advanced study. The MBus is a degree type Aberdeen's general USA-applicant page doesn't explicitly name in any of its three bands -- published at the Arts and Humanities figure (GPA 3.0+ plus one of SAT 1250+/ACT 26+/three AP exams at 3+) as an inference rather than a confirmed course-specific match, hence 'partial'. Confirmed current for 2027 entry.

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Music BMus (Hons)

Music & Performing Arts

Partial

BBC, A-level Music preferred, plus audition and interview (A-level); BBBB in four distinct disciplines, Higher Music preferred, plus audition and interview (SQA Highers)

2027 entry

The BMus is a vocational/audition-gated degree type Aberdeen's general USA-applicant page doesn't explicitly name in any of its three bands -- published at the Arts and Humanities figure (GPA 3.0+ plus one of SAT 1250+/ACT 26+/three AP exams at 3+) as an inference rather than a confirmed course-specific match, hence 'partial'. Entry is conditional on academic achievement plus a live audition (a short piece of the applicant's choice) and an interview on musical breadth; graded instrumental/vocal qualifications are welcomed but not mandatory. Confirmed current for 2027 entry.

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Theology BTh (Hons)

Theology & Religious Studies

Partial

BBC, Religious Studies preferred (A-level); BBBB, Religious, Moral & Philosophical Studies preferred (SQA Highers)

2027 entry

The BTh is a vocational degree type Aberdeen's general USA-applicant page doesn't explicitly name in any of its three bands -- published at the Arts and Humanities figure (GPA 3.0+ plus one of SAT 1250+/ACT 26+/three AP exams at 3+) as an inference rather than a confirmed course-specific match, hence 'partial'. Confirmed current for 2027 entry.

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What SAT or ACT score do I need for Philosophy, Politics and Economics MA (Hons) at University of Aberdeen?

University of Aberdeen publishes SAT 1250+ or ACT 26+ for Philosophy, Politics and Economics MA (Hons). This is the institution's own published figure for US applicants, not a third-party conversion.

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What SAT or ACT score do I need for Physiology BSc (Hons) at University of Aberdeen?

University of Aberdeen publishes SAT 1250+ or ACT 26+ for Physiology BSc (Hons). This is the institution's own published figure for US applicants, not a third-party conversion.

What SAT or ACT score do I need for Politics and International Relations MA (Hons) at University of Aberdeen?

University of Aberdeen publishes SAT 1250+ or ACT 26+ for Politics and International Relations MA (Hons). This is the institution's own published figure for US applicants, not a third-party conversion.

What SAT or ACT score do I need for Primary Education MA (Hons) at University of Aberdeen?

University of Aberdeen publishes SAT 1250+ or ACT 26+ for Primary Education MA (Hons). This is the institution's own published figure for US applicants, not a third-party conversion.

What SAT or ACT score do I need for Psychology MA (Hons) at University of Aberdeen?

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What SAT or ACT score do I need for Real Estate MA (Hons) at University of Aberdeen?

University of Aberdeen publishes SAT 1250+ or ACT 26+ for Real Estate MA (Hons). This is the institution's own published figure for US applicants, not a third-party conversion.

What SAT or ACT score do I need for Sociology MA (Hons) at University of Aberdeen?

University of Aberdeen publishes SAT 1250+ or ACT 26+ for Sociology MA (Hons). This is the institution's own published figure for US applicants, not a third-party conversion.

What SAT or ACT score do I need for Sports and Exercise Science BSc (Hons) at University of Aberdeen?

University of Aberdeen publishes SAT 1250+ or ACT 26+ for Sports and Exercise Science BSc (Hons). This is the institution's own published figure for US applicants, not a third-party conversion.

What SAT or ACT score do I need for Divinity BD at University of Aberdeen?

University of Aberdeen publishes SAT 1250+ or ACT 26+ for Divinity BD. This is the institution's own published figure for US applicants, not a third-party conversion.

What SAT or ACT score do I need for International Business MBus (5 years) at University of Aberdeen?

University of Aberdeen publishes SAT 1250+ or ACT 26+ for International Business MBus (5 years). This is the institution's own published figure for US applicants, not a third-party conversion.

What SAT or ACT score do I need for Music BMus (Hons) at University of Aberdeen?

University of Aberdeen publishes SAT 1250+ or ACT 26+ for Music BMus (Hons). This is the institution's own published figure for US applicants, not a third-party conversion.

What SAT or ACT score do I need for Theology BTh (Hons) at University of Aberdeen?

University of Aberdeen publishes SAT 1250+ or ACT 26+ for Theology BTh (Hons). This is the institution's own published figure for US applicants, not a third-party conversion.