UCAS code A100

Entry requirements

A level: AAA

 

About this course

Study medicine at the University of Liverpool and prepare to deliver outstanding, compassionate and evidence based patient care in today’s healthcare system, and the one of the future. Liverpool’s MBChB programme is designed to support your development as a confident, ethical and adaptable doctor. You will learn through a distinctive spiral curriculum, combining strong scientific foundations with authentic clinical learning, research connected teaching and supportive learning communities. Our main undergraduate medicine programme is the A100 (5 year) MBChB. Graduates with home status may also be eligible to apply to the A101 (4 year) programme.

Programme in detail

The MBChB curriculum is structured around a spiral design, which acts as a core signature pedagogy of the programme. Key concepts are introduced early, revisited regularly, and developed in increasing depth and complexity as your clinical experience grows. Learning is organised around integrated themes and systems, bringing together basic sciences, clinical knowledge and professional practice. This approach supports the progressive development of clinical reasoning, judgement and decision‑making, while encouraging tolerance of uncertainty and reflective practice.

From Year 2 onwards, students undertake extensive clinical placements across hospital and community settings, including NHS Trusts, GP practices, hospices, community services and specialist providers across the North West. Clinical placements follow a block rotational model, designed to help students build confidence when transitioning between healthcare settings and working within different multidisciplinary teams and with different patient demographics – an essential preparation for postgraduate medical training.