MBChB Foundation to Medicine (Year 0)
About this course
MBChB in Medicine, structured as a six-year undergraduate programme. The course includes a year zero foundation programme specifically designed for mature students who have been out of formal education or hold non-traditional qualifications.
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Entry requirements
IB: Applicants currently studying for International Baccalaureate will not be considered BTEC: Students currently studying BTEC level 3 will not be considered; BTEC level 2 will not be accepted in lieu of GCSE
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What students say
Based on about 173 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 84%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 330 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 99%
What graduates do next
Based on about 71 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 77%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Unemployed: 1%
Most common jobs
- Medical Practitioners: 98%
- Find their work meaningful: 96%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 94%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 97%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 355 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 49%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 9%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 10%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 325 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 84%
- Access course: 1%
- A degree: 11%
- Other HE qualification: 4%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the General Medical Council (GMC), this primary medical qualification entitles the holder to apply to the GMC for registration to practise medicine in the UK.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MBChB Foundation to Medicine (Year 0) at University of Liverpool earn?
The median salary is £44,000 after 15 months, £48,000 after 3 years, £52,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £47,000 and £59,000. The £52,500 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Medicine.
What do graduates of MBChB Foundation to Medicine (Year 0) at University of Liverpool do next?
97% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MBChB Foundation to Medicine (Year 0) at University of Liverpool?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MBChB Foundation to Medicine (Year 0) at University of Liverpool?
The average entrant had 169 UCAS points.
Is MBChB Foundation to Medicine (Year 0) at University of Liverpool accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the General Medical Council (GMC), this primary medical qualification entitles the holder to apply to the GMC for registration to practise medicine in the UK.
Does MBChB Foundation to Medicine (Year 0) at University of Liverpool include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MBChB Foundation to Medicine (Year 0) at University of Liverpool?
99% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.