Medicine at University of Liverpool - UCAS

University of Liverpool

Degree level: Undergraduate

Medicine

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Course summary

Our curriculum is built around five key suprathemes: Science and Scholarship: includes Science of Medicine, Research & Scholarship, Design and Technology, Personalised Medicine and Genetics. Core Skills: includes Clinical Examination and procedural skills; Communication for Clinical Practice (CCP); Therapeutics and Prescribing. The Good Doctor: includes Psychology and Sociology as Applied to Medicine; The Clinical Team; Professionalism, ethics and legal context; Public, Preventative and Global Health. Patient in the Community Setting: includes Patient Care Pathways; Disability and Community Care; General Practice. Patient in Secondary Care: includes Acutely Ill Patient; Preparation for Practice. The curriculum follows a spiral model, where concepts are introduced and revisited at increasing levels of complexity across the five-year programme: Year 1: Core clinical science—structure and function of the body in ‘normal’ conditions. Year 2: Pathology and disease—‘abnormality and illness’ and environmental interactions. Year 3: Core clinical practice. Year 4: Specialist and challenging clinical practice. Year 5: Emergency and acute medicine. In Years 1 and 2, students follow a structured lecture schedule with hands-on workshops, seminars, and practical skills training on campus. All teaching in Year 1 takes place on the University of Liverpool campus. From Years 2 to 5, students rotate through clinical placements in NHS Trusts, GP practices, hospices, and specialist services, gaining real-world experience. Secondary care providers include: Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, Aintree Hospital, Arrowe Park Hospital, Blackpool Hospital, Countess of Chester Hospital, Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Liverpool Women’s Hospital, Royal Liverpool Hospital, Southport & Ormskirk Hospital, Warrington Hospital, Whiston Hospital, The Walton Centre. At the University of Liverpool, we not only prepare you to be a doctor—we prepare you to lead in healthcare. Our curriculum integrates the latest research, technology, and ethical considerations to ensure you're ready for modern medical challenges. Key Programme Highlights: 5-Year Comprehensive Curriculum: From foundational clinical science to advanced medical practice. Spiral Learning Approach: Building expertise through progressive learning. Hands-on Clinical Placements: Diverse healthcare settings from Year 2 onward. GMC Accreditation: Meeting the highest professional standards. Global Opportunities: Year in China option – for details, please see further information under qualifications.

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15Oct

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:: A100

Institution code:: L41

Campus name:: Main Site

Campus code:: -

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

A level - AAA - A*AB

Evidence of excellent attainment in general and advanced secondary education: A levels taken in one sitting after a 2 year period of study, AAA, to include Chemistry together with either Biology or Mathematics and a third academic subject. The Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate is accepted in lieu of a third academic subject. Alternatively, A*AB also accepted but the A* A grades must include Chemistry together with either Biology or Maths; and a B grade required in the third academic subject. The Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate is accepted in lieu of a third academic subject. Applicants with a minimum of 12 points at GCSE may be considered if, at the time of application, they have achieved AAA or A*AB (as defined above). G9 GCSEs attained by the end of Year 11 which must include English Language, Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry (or Core & Additional Science, combined or triple science) at minimum grade B/6. A minimum score of 15 points from the best 9 GCSEs or equivalents (where A*/A/7/8/9 = 2 points; B/6 = 1 points). BTEC (Non-Science) Level 2 and OCR awards (Distinction*/Distinction = 2 points) BTEC (Non-Science) Level 2 and OCR awards (Merit = 1 point). Two points is the maximum score awarded in each subject area (e.g. only one of Maths and Further Maths). No more than two Level 2 BTEC qualifications or OCR awards will be considered as part of the 9 GCSEs/equivalents. These cannot be used as replacements for English Language, Maths and Science subjects. i.e. a minimum of 7 full GCSEs required. GCSE Physics is not required for consideration to the A100 programme for entry in 2025. The selection procedure at Liverpool is a competitive process. The indicative criteria is the usual minimum required. Invitation to interview is highly competitive and dependant on UCAT performance and academic success (both achieved and predicted). Non-academic attributes will be assessed at interview. The threshold for progressing through each stage varies from year to year depending upon the quality and quantity of applications that year. No candidate will be made an offer without interview. For applicants from England: Where a science has been taken at A level (Chemistry, Biology or Physics), a pass in the Science practical of each subject will be required. Applicants must complete the UCAT by the appropriate closing date for year of entry.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Access to HE Diploma

Scottish Higher - AAAAB

• Minimum of SCQF level National 5 (Intermediate 2) in Biology, Chemistry, English Language, Mathematics, and at least two others attained by the end of S4. • Highers (SCQF level 6) in five subjects taken at one sitting after 1 year of study: comprising Chemistry and one of either Biology and Maths; minimum of AAAAB • Advanced Highers (SCQF level 7) in Chemistry and one of either Biology and Maths at grades AA • The Scottish Science Baccalaureate is not in itself sufficient to meet the required academic criteria.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 36 points

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H1, H1, H2, H2, H2, H2

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - D3, D3, D3 - D2, D3, M1

GCSE/National 4/National 5

Applicants with a minimum of 12 points at GCSE may be considered if, at the time of application, they have achieved AAA or A*AB (as defined above). 9 GCSEs attained by the end of Year 11 which must include English Language, Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry (or Core & Additional Science, combined or triple science) at minimum grade B/6. A minimum score of 15 points from the best 9 GCSEs or equivalents (where A*/A/7/8/9 = 2 points; B/6 = 1 points). BTEC (Non-Science) Level 2 and OCR awards (Distinction*/Distinction = 2 points) BTEC (Non-Science) Level 2 and OCR awards (Merit = 1 point). Two points is the maximum score awarded in each subject area (e.g. only one of Maths and Further Maths). No more than two Level 2 BTEC qualifications or OCR awards will be considered as part of the 9 GCSEs/equivalents. These cannot be used as replacements for English Language, Maths and Science subjects. i.e. a minimum of 7 full GCSEs required. GCSE Physics is not required for consideration to the A100 programme for entry in 2025.

T Level - Not accepted

Work Experience Requirements If applying to our medical school you are advised, as a minimum, to read the following documents produced by the Medical Schools Council: Statement on the core values and attributes needed to study medicine: https://www.medschools.ac.uk/media/2542/statement-on-core-values-to-study-medicine.pdf Work experience guidelines for applicants to medicine: https://www.medschools.ac.uk/media/2331/relevant-experience-for-applying-to-medical-school.pdf Duty Of Care Requirements Applicants to programmes in the School of Medicine should be aware that the professional body governing the practice of medicine (The General Medical Council) has specific requirements relating to the protection of both staff and patients. Students will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, undergo an occupational health check and be tested for and/or immunised against a range of infectious diseases prior to patient contact. See the General Medical Council website and the archived Department of Health & Social care guidance document. Mature Students Studying for a degree later in life can be highly rewarding and our mature students are among some of our most successful. At Liverpool, we are committed to extending opportunities to all adults with the desire and ability to succeed at university. Please view our Mature Students and Access courses pages for more information. Additional entry requirements Admission tests Non-graduates to the A100 programme will be expected to sit the UCAT admissions test. Applicants should also consult our website for details on how the UCAT test will be used. Graduates applying for the A100 programme must meet specific minimum criteria as defined in our guidelines and are required to sit the Graduate Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT). 1. This programme is available with a Year in China. The Year in China allows undergraduate students the opportunity to spend one year at our joint venture, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU), following XJTLU's BA China Studies degree classes. XJTLU is a fully English-speaking university, located in Suzhou. If you wish to study this programme with a Year in China please put the option code YC in the Further Choices section of your UCAS application form.

Additional entry requirements

Admission tests

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)

Interview

Graduate Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT)

Non graduates to the A100 programme will be expected to sit the UCAT admissions test. Applicants should also consult www.liv.ac.uk/medicine/undergraduate/admissions/ for details on how the UCAT test will be used. Graduates applying for the A100 programme must meet specific minimum criteria as defined in our guidelines and are required to sit GAMSAT1.

University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT)

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Tuition fees for Home undergraduates If this is your first degree and you are a Home student applying for entry in 2024, you do not have to pay your fees upfront. Instead, you can take out a tuition fee loan which is paid straight to the University. This is available to most students, no matter what their household income. For UK students applying for 2024 entry the Tuition Fees are £9,250. Check tuition fees for our undergraduate degrees. Select a course and go to the fees and funding section on the course page: Https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/paying-for-your-studies/ Some of our programmes charge less than the full £9,250 fee: • Foundation programmes: the fee for the foundation year of specified programmes at Carmel College • Programmes with a Foundation element: Psychology BSc (Hons) (2+2 programme with Foundation element) is run in collaboration with Wirral Metropolitan College. • Programmes with a year in industry or a year abroad: Some programmes which include compulsory fieldwork or additional elements such as the Pilots Licence in Aerospace Engineering may incur additional costs. Where this is the case, those costs will be outlined at on-campus events such as the University Open Days or Post Application Visit Days

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Location	Qualification	Study mode	Duration	Start date	Apply
Main Site	MB ChB - Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery	Full-time	5 years	22 September 2025	Closed to Apply	Course option 47ce9226-b38b-42ca-a6b2-b711418b06f1