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Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery - MB ChB
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Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery - MB ChB
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Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery - MB ChB
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Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery - MB ChB
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5 Years
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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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A levelA level:
AAA Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
AAAAB Grades / Points required
UCAS Tariff:
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Access to HE Diploma:
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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 Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
36 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H1H1H2H2H2H2 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
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T Level:
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WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales:
A Grades / Points required
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Domestic
£9,535 per year
Students from Domestic
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£9,535 per year
Students from Other UK
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£9,535 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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£47,600 per year
Students from EU
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£47,600 per year
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