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Medicine

  • MB ChB
  • 5 Years
  • Full-time
  • 28/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
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2026-2027
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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.

This course is not accepting applications at this time. Please contact the provider to find out more.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • MB ChB • Full-time • 5 Years

Start dates

  • 28/09/2026

Apply by
15 October

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
A100
Institution code:
L41
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

University of Liverpool has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

This course is not accepting applications at this time. Please contact the provider to find out more.

Apply by
15 October

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

AAA to include Chemistry together with either Biology, Physics or Mathematics and a third academic subject. Alternatively A*AB also accepted but the A* A grades must include Chemistry together with either Biology, Physics or Maths; and a B grade required in the third academic subject For applicants studying A levels with English exam boards: Where a science has been taken at A level (Chemistry, Biology, Geology or Physics), a pass in the Science practical of each subject will be required. A levels in three subjects taken at one sitting, usually after 2 years of study: at a minimum of AAA Chemistry together with either Biology, Physics or Mathematics and a third academic subject. Alternative offer conditions may apply. Please note that individuals applying to our Medicine programmes must consult our full guidelines. 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)

Not acceptable in lieu of A levels

Access to HE Diploma

Specified Access to Medicine courses acceptable (see our Admissions page for more information).

Scottish Higher - AAAAB

Minimum of SCQF level National 5 (Intermediate 2) in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, 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, Physics and Maths; minimum of AAAAB. Advanced Highers (SCQF level 7) in Chemistry and one of either Biology, Physics and Maths at grades AA.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 36 points

36 points overall (at first sitting): Higher level (HL) a minimum of 6,6,6 to include Chemistry together with either Biology, Physics or Mathematics and a third academic subject. 5,5,5 at standard level (subjects not offered at HL) Alternatively, 36 points overall (at first sitting): Higher level (HL) a minimum of 7,6,5 but the 7 and 6 grades must include Chemistry together with either Biology, Physics or Mathematics in any order and 5 in a third academic subject. 5,5,5 at standard level (subjects not offered at HL)

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales - A

A in the Welsh Baccalaureate, plus AA at A level include Chemistry together with either Biology, Physics or Mathematics

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

Six Higher Level subjects must be offered at a single sitting. Grades of H1 in two subjects to include Chemistry and either Biology, Maths or Physics. Grades of H2 in four further academic subjects. Subjects offered must include English Language, Biology, Maths or Physics if these subjects are not offered at GCSE equivalent (at a minimum of grade B/6).

GCSE/National 4/National 5

9 GCSEs attained by the end of Year 11 which must include English Language, Mathematic, 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

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)
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.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

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 BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted 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.

Data from:
This course
Date range:
2022-2024

Grades held by accepted students

For University of Liverpool, the top and bottom 5% of student grades have been removed from these calculations. This change helps to remove any extraordinary circumstances that could impact the data. Learn more here .
AAA Most common
  1. A*A*A*
  2. Highest grades
  3. AAB
  4. Lowest grades

Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

18% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

This course has a required grade that may not be listed in the data. Check the entry requirements for the full qualification requirements.

How do you compare?

See how students with your grades have been accepted onto this course in the past.

Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students

80 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

97 Go onto work and study

The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

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

If this is your first degree and you are a Home student applying for entry in 2026, 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.

Please note, for Home undergraduate students, 2026/27 fees have yet to be confirmed. Tuition fees are subject to increase each year, subject to the government’s regulated fee limits. For information, for UK students applying for 2025 entry the Tuition Fee was £9,535.

You will find full information about tuition fees in the “Fees and funding” section of all course pages on our website. Or see the “Paying for your studies” section of our website for more information.

Some of our programmes charge less than the full £9,535 fee:

• Psychology BSc (Hons) (2+2 programme with Foundation element), 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 Applicant Discovery Days.

For further information please see: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/

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