Pre-Arrival Essential Checklist

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 at ohadmin@liverpool.ac.uk. 

• Health Questionnaire 2024 (PDF)

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). This a mandatory part of the course. 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.  On receipt of this email please act promptly to activate your account and follow the instructions to progress your 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.  

Many medical students require further DBS checks throughout their studies for personal reasons and you may wish to consider if you want 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.

• Use the Lab Coat - Size Chart (link) to ensure you order the correct size lab coat.The chart refers to chest size. 
• Complete the Lab Coat Order Form (link) with the size lab coat you require.

Please ensure you place your order by 12.00 on Thursday 5th September. 

4. Order your uniform

You will also be provided with scrubs for use in your Clinical Skills teaching sessions. 

• Refer to the Cherokee Size Chart (link) to see which size scrubs you require. Please uses sizing ‘XS, S, M etc.’ rather than UK clothing sizes. 

• Complete the order form (link) to order yours. 

Please place your order by 17.00 on Thursday 12th September. 

5. Review kit list for semester one trip  

As part of the MBChB curriculum, Year one doctors take part in a series of problem-solving and leadership activities during semester one at RAF Woodvale near Formby. 

• As you pack for Liverpool, make sure to include these essential items on the Kit List (link).  

6. Work through the University Ready in 1.2.3 checklist and complete your academic registration 

You will receive a University Ready in 1.2.3 checklist from the University to work through ahead of joining us, which includes step-by-step guidance to completing the University's academic registration process. The three steps to complete are:

1. Register for your University of Liverpool computing account (link), which provides you with access to a wide range of IT services and systems and to your University email. Here, you can also activate your account (link), which will give you access to the virtual learning platform, Canvas, where you will access all of your essential curriculum-related resources and information.  
2. Complete your academic registration (link). 
3. Upload your ID card photo by Friday 6th September. For ID Card collection: 

International Students: If you complete your photo application by 6th September, you can collect your ID card from the Here to Help Hub. If you complete(d) it after this date, please wait 4 days after completion, then collect it from the Here to Help Hub.  

Home Students: If you complete your photo application by 6th September, you can collect your ID card from Cedar House between 17th-18th September. If you complete it after 6th September, please wait 4 days after completion, then collect it from the Here to Help Hub. 

See My Student ID card (link) for more info. 

7. Complete the General Medical Council reading

Please ensure that you have read the GMC materials linked below, ahead of arriving, as you will be required to sign MBChB Student Agreement which relates closely to the General Medical Council requirements before you can begin your studies.  

• GMC Medical Students Guidance (link) - Guidance on the MLA, medical students guidance and more

• Achieving good medical practice: guidance for medical students (link) 

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. 

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