Pathways to Medicine

Pathways to Medicine is a 2-year programme, delivered in partnership between the University of Liverpool and The Sutton Trust. During the programme, students are supported to progress onto studying Medicine at University, and to explore the range of career pathways within the medical profession.

Participants will have the opportunity to: 

• Attend taster sessions on campus and at partner organisations e.g. hospitals and other care providers  
• Take part in a work experience activity and explore what it means to work in the NHS 
• Meet staff and students from the University of Liverpool’s School of Medicine 
• Receive academic and UCAS application support  

Eligibility 

To take part in the Pathways to Medicine programme, students must meet certain eligibility criteria.  

Students must:  

• Attend, and have always attended, a state-funded, non-fee-paying school or college 

• Be a current Year 12 student at the point of application  

• Meet our minimum academic criteria to be eligible to study Medicine at University of Liverpool1 

• Live within a reasonable commuting distance to the University of Liverpool 

Students should meet at least one of the following criteria:  

• Parents have not attended University 

• Have been in receipt of or eligible for Free School Meals while at secondary school 

• Attend a school or college with below-average A-level or Higher point score and/or a low rate of progression to higher education 

• Live in a neighbourhood with a low rate of progression to higher education and/or a high level of socio-economic deprivation 

• Have been looked after or in care. If you are (or have been) looked after, accommodated or in care, you only need to meet the age, school and academic requirements. 

Whilst you must only meet one of these criteria to be eligible, please note that the more criteria you meet, the more likely you are to secure a place.  

There is room on the application form and teacher verification form to explain any extenuating circumstances that might impact the outcome of your application or explain how you meet the eligibility criteria. Please note, we may contact your teacher referee during the selection process to verify the details of your application.  

How to Apply 

Students can apply to Pathways to Medicine via the Sutton Trust. Applications open in September of each academic year. 

Get in touch 

For further information regarding the Pathways to Medicine programme at the University of Liverpool, please contact Ellie Cassidy via email at pathwaysmedicine@liverpool.ac.uk