Ready for Medicine

We hope you're excited as we are about the year to come, which will be an exhilarating and robust introduction to Medicine. Expect plenty of interesting learning opportunities, hands-on practicals and chances to expand your network and create a new home in our fantastic city.

25-26 Term dates

To help you plan ahead, term dates for the 2025-26 academic year are -   

Welcome Week | 15 – 19 September 2025 
Autumn Term | 22 September – 12 December 2025 
Spring Term | 5 January – 20 March 2026 
Summer Term | 13 April – 29 May 2026 

Building your network

Peer Mentors

To help you get settled and thrive in your first year with us, you will be assigned Peer Mentors, experienced student doctors who will be really useful contacts as you make your way through the programme. Take a look at what both the mentors and mentees got out of the scheme this year. Your mentors will be in touch with you soon!

Student societies

Did you know there are dozens of student societies led by student doctors for student doctors here at Liverpool? They're a great way to broaden or deepen your interest in medical specialties, pick up new hobbies, meet friends and have fun! Have a browse through the list of medical societies on Liverpool Guild of Students. 

School channels

Follow us on Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn and take a look through our School news page to get a feel for the kinds of opportunities and activities you will get a chance to be part of here at Liverpool.

Here to support you

Your Year One Team will be your go-to for any day-to-day queries about the course.

Dr Anna Stickland | Year 1 Director

Professor Patricia Murray | Year 1 Deputy Director

Miss Louise Nodwell | Student Experience Administrator - Year 1 PS Lead

Miss Susan Appleton | Student Experience Administrator - Year 1 & 2 Support

Email: yr1mbchb@liverpool.ac.uk