Our strategy

Welcome to the Strategic Plan (2025–2031) of the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences.

Grounded in nearly two centuries of excellence in education, research, and civic engagement, this ambitious roadmap aligns with the University's Liverpool 2031 strategic framework and sets out our goals for transforming health and life sciences on both a local and global scale.

Download the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences Strategic Plan (PDF, 1.7MB).

Our legacy, our future

Founded with the establishment of Liverpool’s first medical school in 1834, our Faculty has been at the heart of pioneering healthcare and scientific innovation. We’ve trained generations of professionals - doctors, scientists, dentists, allied health practitioners, nurses, and veterinarians - who have improved lives across the world.

As we approach key milestones, including the University’s 150th anniversary in 2031 and the bicentenary of medical education in Liverpool in 2034, we are ready to do more.

Our vision

To be a global leader in biomedical and life sciences education and research, delivering innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and transformative healthcare solutions.

Our aims 

By 2031, we aim to:

• Achieve top 75 QS World Rankings in all research-active health and life sciences subjects.
• Deliver outstanding, research-connected curricula in a supportive and inclusive environment, helping every student reach their full potential.
• Create measurable improvements in health outcomes for people and the planet—locally and globally.
• Be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining world-class talent from around the globe.