Entry requirements
This programme is designed for mature students who have typically been out of formal education for some time or who have taken non-traditional qualifications.
Please note that we will not consider A-Level students or School Leavers. However, consideration may be given to candidates who studied some time ago.
In order to give all applicants an equal opportunity, applicants who have been rejected following an interview will not normally be considered again.
ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS: Graduates must have achieved a 2ii. MEDICINE AND VETERINARY SCIENCE, DENTISTRY: Graduates must have achieved a 2i
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Students currently studying BTEC level 3 will not be considered; BTEC level 2 will not be accepted in lieu of GCSE
Applicants currently studying for an Access Diploma will not be considered. Mature students who have recently studied an access course (that is not eligible for direct entry) or have work-related qualification will be considered.
Applicants currently studying for Scottish Highers will not be considered
Applicants currently studying for Scottish Advanced Highers will not be considered
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Applicants currently studying for International Baccalaureate will not be considered
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Accepted
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Applicants currently studying for Irish Leaving Certificate will not be considered
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSEs at minimum grade 5 (C) to include Maths; English Language OR English Literature; Science (single; dual; or combined). Will consider GCSE resits and/or ONE pending GCSE grade. Applied GCSE Science will not be accepted.
It is essential that applicants research their preferred profession thoroughly and must show evidence of a good understanding of the scope of practice of that profession, preferably indicated by observational experience.
Experience in a paid or voluntary capacity or working with the general public, children, the elderly or people with special needs will also help to strengthen an application.
Diagnostic Radiography and Radiotherapy candidates
Must complete a Clinical Observational Visit and submit a Diagnostic Radiography Clinical Visit Form or a Radiotherapy Clinical Visit Form to the Admissions Unit at shs@liv.ac.uk prior to submitting a UCAS application.
Veterinary Science candidates
Must have undertaken a minimum of 2 weeks work experience, to include: 1 weeks work experience in a Veterinary Practice and 1 week on a commercial farm/stables/kennels or cattery.
Additional entry requirements
- Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Contextual admissions
The University of Liverpool is committed to supporting talented applicants from all backgrounds to succeed. One of the ways we support students and fair access to higher education is through making reduced offers as part of our contextual admissions strategy, the Liverpool Scholars programme, Realising Opportunities national collaboration of universities and Sutton Trust Pathways. Additional consideration may be given to applicants with disrupted education or extenuating circumstances.
Learn more on the University of Liverpool website
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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