University of Liverpool Medicine

Medicine
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Contacts

Website: http://www.liv.ac.uk/medicine/
Phone: +44(0)151-794-2000
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Program Information

• Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)
• 5 years in length
• Number of applications: 2500
• Class size: Number not revealed by the University, although there are 24 spots reserved for International students.

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Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

• Required Courses [GCSE]
  • Dual science OR Biology, Chemistry and Physics
  • English (grade of C or higher)
  • Mathematics (grade of C or higher)
• Required Courses [A levels]
  • Chemistry (grade of A)
  • Biology (grade of A)
  • Third A level (grade of B, General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted)
  • Fourth AS level (grade of B)
• International Baccalaureate is also accepted over GCSE and A levels
  • 36 points to include 3 subjects at higher level
    • Biology (6 points or higher)
    • Chemistry (6 points or higher)
    • Another course (6 points or higher)
    • Three further subjects at standard level (5 points or higher each)

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UKCAT

• The UKCAT is not required.

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Supporting Documents

• UCAS application
• Personal Statement describing why the applicant is choosing to pursue medicine and any relevant work experience.

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Other Requirements

• Applicants whose first language is not English need to pass the minimum requirements:

1. English Language GCSE: Grade “B”
2. The following marks in either test:

• IELTS: 7.0 with at least 7.0 in any component
• TOEFL (Internet-based Test only): 100 with at least 22 in any component and 24 in Speaking

• Applicants must also demonstrate:
  • knowledge about health care
  • caring contribution to the local community
  • excellent writing skills
• Pass a criminal check
• Be immunized against various diseases

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Interview

• Between November 1st and end of February
• Interviews last about 15 minutes and are conducted at the University by a University staff, NHS clinicians, local GPs and members of Local NHS trusts.
• The interview aims to seek the applicant’s knowledge about the medical program, medical ethics, working well as a team, etc.

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Timeline

• Oct. 15: application deadline
• Nov to Feb: interview
• Mar. 31: Final decisions are released

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Tuition 2012-2013

• First year tuition (International) - £ 22 500
  • Note that tuition is listed in pounds, not dollars.

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