Welcome to Liverpool School of Medicine
We're really looking forward to meeting you in September and hope this information will help you feel prepared (and excited!) about beginning your medical journey with us. It all kicks off with Welcome Week beginning Monday 21 September but before that, there are a couple of tasks to work through to set yourself up for success for a great start to the course.
Pre-arrival checklist
It is vital that you work through the following action points prior to starting the programme.
Tasks at a glance
| Task | Deadline |
|---|---|
| 1. Complete the Occupational Health questionnaire and let us know of any disabilities. | As soon as possible. |
| 2. Initiate the DBS Clearance process |
As soon as possible. You will receive an email from Know Your People week commencing 7 September 2026. Please follow the instructions to activate your account. |
| 3. Order your lab coat | 14.00 on Friday 4 September |
|
4. Order your scrubs |
17.00 on Monday 7 September |
| 5. Work through the University’s checklist and complete your academic registration | Start of term |
Tasks in detail
1. Complete the Occupational Health Questionnaire
It is a requirement that the occupational health questionnaire is:
- completed and returned to ohadmin@liverpool.ac.uk
- together with your vaccination history.
While it is unlikely, you may be called to Liverpool for Occupational Health Clearance prior to the start of the programme and it is important that you return the information promptly and do not wait until you register with a Liverpool GP.
Additionally, please note that while you may have worked in health care settings previously you will need to be cleared by the University’s occupational health service before being granted access to our clinical placements and having patient contact. We emphasise this to you as you may currently be working in a hospital setting, however clearance through our own occupational health service is non-negotiable.
Please ensure that you have completed your Occupational Health Questionnaire, including your vaccination history, and returned this directly to the University Occupational Health Department via liv.ac.uk/OccupationalHealth.
If you are disabled, have an impairment, condition or access need which may require support or adjustments to be made during the course, please contact the School’s Wellbeing Team at wellbeing.mbchb@liverpool.ac.uk to share this information. Early disclosure will allow us to work in partnership with you to create a learning environment that is inclusive and responsive to your needs in accordance with the GMC’s Welcomed and Valued guidance. Your honesty and cooperation are key to ensuring we can provide the support you need to help you succeed throughout your medical training. If you are unsure whether you need to share your information or have questions about the support the University or School can offer, you can reach out to the Wellbeing Team who will be able to advise.
If you are disabled and have not already shared this with the University's Disability Team but wish to do so, please contact them by email at disteam@Liverpool.ac.uk.
2. Initiate the Disclosure and Barring Services Check
All medical students require enhanced clearance from the UK Disclosure and Barring Service or equivalent (e.g. Disclosure Scotland). First Advantage - Know Your People will be processing all DBS applications on our behalf.
You will receive an activation email from Know Your People, with the Subject: KnowYourPeople - Account Activation. Upon receipt of the email, we strongly encourage you to activate your account and follow the instructions at your earliest convenience. As a reminder, DBS clearance is part of your offer conditions and completing these steps promptly will help avoid any unnecessary delays in processing your DBS application.
On completion of the process, you will receive a copy of your certificate, which you should store/file safely as copies will not be made available 93 days after issue and you may require use of this in the future. Due to data protection regulations the School of Medicine does not hold a copy.
Student Doctors could require further DBS checks throughout their studies, e.g. for employment or voluntary opportunities or, later on in the course, for electives or intercalation. As such, you may wish to register for the update service offered by DBS.
The university will monitor your online application progress and will be happy to assist you if you have any questions regarding your application at mbchbstu@liverpool.ac.uk.
3. Order your lab coat
The School provides you with a lab coat to be used in the Human Anatomy Resource Centre (HARC) during your anatomy teaching.
Lab coat size chart
| Size | XXS | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest (cm) | 72-76 | 80-88 | 92-96 | 100-104 | 108-112 | 116-124 | 128-132 | 136-140 | 144-148 | 152-160 |
| Chest (inches) | 28-30 | 32-34 | 36-38 | 40-41 | 42-44 | 46-48 | 50-52 | 54-55 | 56-58 | 60-64 |
- Use this size chart to ensure you order the correct size Lab Coat. The size chart refers to chest measurements.
The lab coat order form closed on Tuesday 2 September. If you haven't ordered yours yet, please contact the Year 1 Team at yr1mbchb@liverpool.ac.uk with your size information.
4. Order your scrubs
You will also be provided with scrubs for use in your Clinical Skills teaching sessions.
Scrubs size chart - Top
| Size | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest (cm) | 75-80 | 85-90 | 95-100 | 105-110 | 115-120 | 125-130 | 135-140 |
| Chest (inches) | 30-32 | 34-36 | 38-40 | 42-44 | 46-48 | 50-52 | 54-58 |
Scrubs size chart - Trousers
| Size | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waist (cm) | 65-70 | 75-80 | 85-90 | 95-100 | 105-110 | 115-120 | 125-130 |
| Waist (inches) | 26-28 | 30-32 | 34-36 | 38-40 | 42-44 | 46-48 | 50-52 |
| Outside leg (inches) | 41 | 42 | 43.5 | 43.5 | 44 | 45 | 45.5 |
- Refer to the size charts above to see which size scrubs you require. Sizes are given as an approximate and are very generously sized. Please use ‘XS, S, M etc’ sizing for both top and trousers when filling in the survey rather than clothes sizes.
- Please submit the sizes you need via the Scrubs Order Form by 17.00 on Monday 7 September.
You will receive your scrubs in time for your first Clinical Skills session, which will be on First Aid.
5. Work through the University’s checklist and complete your academic registration
You will receive a checklist by email which includes step-by-step guidance to completing the University's academic registration process.
- Step 1 is setting up your account with IT Services, which will give you access to the virtual learning platform, Canvas, in there you will find the The Liverpool Welcome module to help you get a head start before you join us.
- Next, upload your photo for your student ID card by Tuesday 8 September. If you are a Home student you will pick up your ID card at the Student Doctor 101 session during Welcome Week. International students, you will get yours from our Here to Help hub.
Should you have any queries related to the essential actions set out here, please do not hesitate to get in touch with the Year 1 Team at yr1mbchb@liverpool.ac.uk.