Subject specific costs for undergraduate students

This relates to all Year One students taking Archaeology, Evolutionary Anthropology, Archaeology of Ancient Civilisations and Egyptology, and combined or single honours degrees.

Year one compulsory fieldwork – 2 weeks

Students will need waterproof clothing including footwear and will be required to buy their own trowel under £10. Staff will advise on the best type to purchase.

Year two compulsory fieldwork – 2 weeks

There are several options for those who must complete a further two weeks of fieldwork in year two. Some options are based in the UK and have no applicable costs, and others are based abroad. Students who choose to join a site abroad will be expected to pay for their own flights, accommodation and subsistence. The costs vary from site to site.

Other programmes with Archaeology, Classics and Egyptology

For programmes in this subject area, you would not expect to incur significant mandatory additional costs above the general costs outlined on this webpage. However, there is an element of personal choice in what you choose to spend, eg buying new books rather than second hand or access them via the library service.

Materials and equipment

BA1

We provide some materials and equipment to set students up with a basic architectural toolkit in the first week, eg pencil, scale rule, or sketchbooks. Additional drawing and model-making equipment is required, eg pens, sketching pencils, scalpel, safety rule, and cutting board. It may be possible to borrow materials in the first few weeks of study, but students are encouraged to buy their own model-making and drawing equipment (approximately £50 - £75) before arrival or shortly after.

BA2

There is greater emphasis on making and digital printing, so costs are slightly higher.

MArch 4 and MArch 5

Our architectural education principles are based on active learning and thinking through making. Therefore, the making of models and the testing of drawings are inextricable part of the process.

We reduce the cost of model-making by having an in-house materials store. Most of the equipment for digital fabrication is free of charge, but this is not the case everywhere. We provide additional support in terms of materials and printing costs in MArch5 as the submission takes the form of an exhibition. We also provide key design-related software licences to all students, and our PC labs include specialist software. Students can access this software for free on campus and LSA paid-for licenses off campus.

Field trips

A key principle of architectural education is travel, and students are encouraged to go on study trips from first to final year. The first-year trips are local to the North West and are funded by the School. There are international trips for every other year, with a varied amount of funding or subsidy from the School. Students who are unable to go on international trips are given the option of a local trip. 

MArch4

The School will cover bed and breakfast and entries to all the museums and buildings visited during the MArch4 field trip. Students will be made aware in advance so travel can be booked for less than £100.

MArch 5

The overseas fieldtrip is optional, and only for students who choose an international context for their studies. Many students choose to work on UK sites and regional projects. Students are encouraged to work locally so that they use their knowledge in local communities in MArch4.

For programmes in this subject area, you would not expect to incur significant mandatory additional costs over and above the general costs mentioned on this webpage. However, there is an element of personal choice and preference in what you choose to spend on things like books and stationery, for example buying new books rather than second-hand, or – even better - accessing them via the library service. You will need to provide a suitable scientific calculator.

Lab coats

Students will be provided with their own lab coat (where necessary) ahead of laboratory sessions. Lab coats will be available to collect on campus at the start of semester.

Compulsory residential field courses: Ocean Sciences (F700, F710, G1F7)

Year three

The School funds Year Three students to take the ENVS349 Sea Practical to Millport. The School covers the cost of travel, accommodation and meals (full board) for the third year field class to Millport. Students are expected to cover the cost of all snacks and drinks outside of those made available during meal times. Students will need to purchase steel toe capped wellies/rigger boots/shoes (preferably waterproof), which is estimated at around £20-40. The School does have some in stores which can be borrowed.

Clothing

Your module leader will provide more details about the appropriate clothing you will need to bring.

Project/dissertation costs

The School may provide a budget of up to £200 for specific field/lab-based projects. Desk-based projects receive no budget from the School.

For programmes in this subject area, you would not expect to incur significant mandatory additional costs over and above the general costs mentioned on this webpage. However, there is an element of personal choice and preference in what you choose to spend on things like books and stationery, for example buying new books rather than second-hand, or – even better - accessing them via the library service.

For programmes in this subject area, you would not expect to incur significant mandatory additional costs over and above the general costs mentioned on this webpage. However, there is an element of personal choice and preference in what you choose to spend on things like books and stationery, for example buying new books rather than second-hand, or – even better - accessing them via the library service. 

During the course student would be expected to spend approximately £40.00 on printing.

Students would not be required to purchase text books for any recommended or essential reading as this can be obtained from the University Library. If students wish to purchase their own text books for some modules the cost is approximately between £45-£50 per book.

A calculator might be required costing up to £15 new.

Clothing

Two pairs of scrub suits will be provided free of charge. Replacement of the whole suit will cost approximately £25 plus a delivery fee.

Students are responsible for laundering their own scrub suits. The NHS recommends laundering clinical uniforms at 60°. Scrub suits should always be clean and ironed. Students may carry out tailoring alterations to their issued scrub suits to meet personal requirements.

NHS card and name badge

All students will be provided with an NHS card and a name badge free of charge. Card replacements cost £10; name badge replacements cost £10.

Post-2019 curricula

Year one and year three apply to both BDS and BSc courses. Year Four and Year Five only apply to the BDS course.

Year one

Lab coats: Students will be given their lab coats for use in the Human Anatomy Resource Centre free of charge.

Year three and year four

Placement costs: All students will undertake a placement in year three and year four and will be required to cover their own travel costs. All placements are within 35 miles of the School of Dentistry and are accessible by public transport. A return trip is estimated to cost between £5 - £15. Student concessions are also available from local travel companies.

Year five

Placement costs: All BDS students will undertake placements in year five in similar locations to year three placements. Year five students in receipt of an NHS Bursary (the non-means tested/means tested grant) will have their travel costs reimbursed by NHS Bursaries. Eligible students will only be reimbursed for the difference between the cost of their normal daily travel and the cost of their travel to the placement site.

Occupational Health clearance: A standard Occupational Health assessment will be approximately £30. If additional vaccinations or appointments are required, they will be costed individually.

Pre-2019 BDS curriculum

Year one

Lab coats: Students will be given their lab coats for use in the Human Anatomy Resource Centre free of charge.

Year five

Placement costs: BDS students will undertake placements in year five (with a small proportion in year four instead). All placements are within 35 miles of the School of Dentistry and are accessible by public transport. A return trip is estimated to cost between £5 - £15. Student concessions are also available from local travel companies.

Year five students in receipt of an NHS Bursary (the non-means tested/means tested grant) will have their travel costs reimbursed by NHS Bursaries. Students who go to placements in Year Four (Year Three BDS GE) can claim the costs referred to from the School of Dentistry only if they are eligible for the NHS non-means tested/mean tested grant. Eligible students will only be reimbursed for the difference between the cost of their normal daily travel and the cost of their travel to the placement site.

Occupational Health clearance: A standard Occupational Health assessment will be approximately £30. If additional vaccinations or appointments are required, they will be costed individually.

Stationery and equipment

Practical kit

£50, eg lab coat, approved shoe type for clinical placement, specialised footwear for medical theatre imaging sessions. NB scrubs for simulation sessions and practice placements are provided free of charge.

Apps and mobiles

All students are required to use apps such as Duo Mobile and Timetabling to be able to register online for attendance at teaching sessions, and to access electronic platforms during assessment periods. A personal mobile phone device is essential to support these apps. Costs vary depending upon make, functionality and chosen mobile phone plan.

Professional association fees

Optional Society of Radiographers Student Membership (first year free, then £48 per year)

Travel to placements – clinical

Students will complete 42 weeks of placement experience. All clinical placements are a daily commute; therefore, additional accommodation costs are not required. Student concessions are also available from local travel companies.

Elective placements

At the end of Year Two students undertake a 2-week self-funded elective placement in either the UK or overseas.

Home students are able to apply for reimbursement of travel/accommodation costs in relation to placement from the NHS Business Services Authority Learning Support Fund.

Lab coats

Students will be provided with their own lab coat (where necessary) ahead of laboratory sessions. Lab coats will be available to collect on campus at the start of semester. All students are required to wear a lab coat for laboratory practical classes. Students will be required to cover costs for a replacement lab coat.

Geological field kit

Students are supplied with the field kit* ahead of the start of their studies in year one, semester one. Field kits will be available to collect on campus at the start of the semester and contain:

• Compass Clinometer
• Helmet
• Hand Lens
• Stereonet
• Michel Levy Chart
• High Viz Jacket
• Grain size card
• Large Clear Plastic Bag
• Whistle.

* Field kit content will depend on programme.

Students cover the costs of replacement field kit items.

Compulsory residential field courses

Courses vary in length between 1 day to 10 nights in the field depending on location and year of study.

Year one

The School will normally cover the cost of accommodation and travel for the year one UK residential field course. Students are required to cover the cost of subsistence (food and drink).

Year two

The School will normally cover the cost of accommodation, travel, breakfast and evening meals for the year two UK residential field course. Students are required to cover other subsistence costs, eg lunch and snacks.

Year three and year four

The School will normally cover the cost of accommodation and travel. Students are required to cover the cost of subsistence (food and drinks) and travel to and from Liverpool to the UK airport (where applicable). Depending on the location and facilities available, the School may cover the cost of breakfast, lunch and evening meals, or students will have access to catering facilities and bring their own subsistence.

There is an element of personal choice when meals are not supplied. Students can choose to make use of the self-catering facilities or eat out (where available). Students can keep costs to a minimum and in line with their normal spend at their term address.

Clothing

Your module leaders will provide more details about the appropriate clothing you will need to bring. 

Visas and passports

Students are required to cover the full cost associated with visas and passports. Students are responsible for ensuring passports and visas are valid for travel.

Project/dissertation costs

The School may provide a budget of up to £200 for specific field/lab-based projects. Desk-based projects receive no budget from the School.

Stationery and equipment

All essential safety equipment, other than boots, is provided free of charge by the department.

Pilot Studies programmes

Flight Training for Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies and Avionics with Pilot Studies students carried out at one of two locations. 20 hours of fixed-wing flight training is conducted by Liverpool Flying School at Liverpool John Lennon Airport. There is a one-off up-front fee of approximately £4,700 inclusive of VAT for training using the Tomahawk aircraft and £5,300 inclusive of VAT for the Warrior aircraft. A total of 20 hours of ground and airborne rotary-wing flight training is conducted by HELISPEED at Blackpool International Airport. There is a one-off up-front fee of £9112.20 inclusive of VAT for this training.

Please note, these prices are correct at the time of publication but may change at any time. Please check with the School for the correct pricing.

Study pack

Costs are only for those doing their flight training at Liverpool Flying School. Students have to pay for their own travel to and from the airport.

Students are also required to purchase a study pack costing approximately £100 (for the smaller pack) or £210 (for the larger pack) and an aircraft checklist for £10 (2022 entry costs). There are no additional flight training-related costs in any other years of these programmes.

For programmes in this subject area, you would not expect to incur significant mandatory additional costs over and above the general costs mentioned on this webpage. However, there is an element of personal choice and preference in what you choose to spend on things like books and stationery, for example buying new books rather than second-hand, or – even better - accessing them via the library service.

Compulsory residential field classes

Year one

Students will go on two residential field classes in year one. The first will be to North Wales, in October of semester one. The School will normally cover the cost of accommodation and travel. Students are expected to cover subsistence (food and drinks) costs. Students will have access to catering facilities and are expected to cover the cost of their own subsistence (food and drinks).

There is an element of personal choice when meals are not supplied. Students can choose to make use of the self-catering facilities or eat out (where available). Students can keep costs to a minimum and in line with their normal spend at their term address.

For the second field class, the School will normally cover the cost of accommodation, travel and full board for the year one UK based field.

Year two

The School covers the cost of travel, accommodation and meals (full board) for the year two UK based field class. Students are expected to cover the cost of all snacks and drinks outside of those made available during mealtime.

Year three

Students can take a European field class in their third year (choosing a field class is not compulsory). Students are expected to arrange their own flights. The School will arrange the accommodation booking and transport during the field class. Students are to pay this to the School and other expenses related to the field class.

Breakfast is included in the cost of accommodation. Students are expected to pay for lunch and evening meals.

There is an element of personal choice when meals are not supplied. Students can choose to make use of the self-catering facilities or eat out (where available). Students can keep costs to a minimum and in line with their normal spend at their term address.

Visas and passports

Students are required to cover the full cost associated with visas and passports. Students are responsible for ensuring passports and visas are valid for travel.

Clothing

Your module leaders will provide more details about the appropriate clothing you will need to bring.

There are no mandatory costs; required texts and materials, including workstations, required software, and online storage are provided by the university. However, students may opt to print their own materials (approx. £15-40), purchase personal copies of textbooks (approx. £40-50 per book), and purchase additional software or hardware, including personal devices and digital storage media.

Compulsory residential field courses

Year one

The first field class will take place in October of semester one and is a weekend in North Wales. The School will normally cover the cost of accommodation and travel. Students will have access to catering facilities and are expected to cover the cost of their own subsistence (food and drinks). There is an element of personal choice when meals are not supplied. Students can choose to make use of the self-catering facilities or eat out (where available). Students can keep costs to a minimum and in line with their normal spend at their term address.

The second field class for BSc Geography (F800) students only will be in the Lake District for approximately 5 nights. The School will normally cover the cost of accommodation, travel and full board. Students are expected to cover the cost of all snacks and drinks outside of those made available during mealtime.

Year two

BA Geography (L700): Students have the choice in second year between Belfast, Edinburgh and Glasgow for their field class. The School covers the travel, accommodation and breakfast. Students cover the cost of lunch and evening meals. Students will have access to catering facilities and are expected to cover the cost of their own subsistence (food and drinks).

There is an element of personal choice when meals are not supplied. Students can choose to make use of the self-catering facilities or eat out (where available). Students can keep costs to a minimum and in line with their normal spend at their term address.

BSc Geography (F800): The School covers the cost of travel (including flights and transport to and from accommodation and to field sites while in Spain), accommodation, breakfast, evening meal and travel insurance for the Year Two field class to Lorca. Students are expected to make their own way to and home from the UK airport (usually Liverpool or Manchester airport). Students cover the cost of their own lunch, drinks and snacks outside of those made available.  

Visas and passports

Students are required to cover the full cost associated with visas and passports. Students are responsible for ensuring passports and visas are valid for travel.

Optional residential field courses

Year three

BA Geography (L700): Students can take a European field class in their third year (choosing a field class is not compulsory). The School covers the cost of the travel (including flights and transport to and from accommodation), accommodation and breakfast. Students are expected to make their own way to and from the UK airport (usually Liverpool or Manchester Airport). Students also cover the cost of lunch, evening meal, any daily transport and any additional excursions.

There is an element of personal choice when meals are not supplied. Students can make use of the self-catering facilities or eat out (where available). Students can keep costs to a minimum and in line with their normal spend at their term address.

BSc Geography (F800): Students can take a European field class in their third year (choosing a field class is not compulsory). Students are expected to arrange their own flights. The School will arrange the accommodation booking and transport during the field class. Students should pay this to the School and other expenses related to the field class. Breakfast is included in the cost of accommodation. Students are expected to pay for lunch and evening meals.

There is an element of personal choice when meals are not supplied. Students can choose to make use of the self-catering facilities or eat out (where available). Students can keep costs to a minimum and in line with their normal spend at their term address.

Visas and passports

Students are required to cover the full cost associated with visas and passports. Students are responsible for ensuring passports and visas are valid for travel.

Clothing

Your module leaders will provide more details about the appropriate clothing you will need to bring.

Project/dissertation costs

The School may provide a budget of up to £200 for specific field/lab-based projects. Desk-based projects receive no budget from the School.

For programmes in this subject area, you would not expect to incur significant mandatory additional costs over and above the general costs mentioned on this webpage. However, there is an element of personal choice and preference in what you choose to spend on things like books and stationery, for example buying new books rather than second-hand, or – even better - accessing them via the library service.

For programmes in this subject area, you would not expect to incur significant mandatory additional costs over and above the general costs mentioned on this webpage. However, there is an element of personal choice and preference in what you choose to spend on things like books and stationery, for example buying new books rather than second-hand, or – even better - accessing them via the library service.

Additional costs for students on a Year Abroad;

• Flights and other travel costs i.e. such as transfers
• Accommodation in host country
• Visa costs – including application fee and travel costs (this may be twice if students are splitting the year)
• Cost of securing any documents required for the visa. We can provide lots of supporting documents, but some countries require official translations
• Insurance

Film Studies students may be required to have a Netflix subscription.

For programmes in this subject area, you would not expect to incur significant mandatory additional costs over and above the general costs mentioned on this webpage. However, there is an element of personal choice and preference in what you choose to spend on things like books and stationery, for example buying new books rather than second-hand, or – even better - accessing them via the library service.

For programmes in this subject area, you would not expect to incur significant mandatory additional costs over and above the general costs mentioned on this webpage. However, there is an element of personal choice and preference in what you choose to spend on things like books and stationery, for example buying new books rather than second-hand, or – even better - accessing them via the library service.

Costs associated with placements/internships

Students in Life Sciences who are taking placements/internships will need to pay for their visa (if abroad, with the exception of LIFE701 where the visa is paid for by the School), travel, accommodation and meals. There may also be costs associated with travel to interviews for placements/internships. These will vary, and some extra costs may also be incurred. If students are spending a full year in industry, their employers may cover transport costs. School and University bursaries may be available to help with the costs.

Students might choose to pay for optional vaccinations in addition to the compulsory ones that the School pays for.

Tropical ecology field course

Students taking the optional tropical ecology field course in South Africa are required to make a financial contribution that covers their own costs, eg travel, meals, visa, accommodation, and entry to national parks. In 2024/25, the student contribution is expected not to exceed £2100. A limited number of funded places are available.

Students might choose to pay for optional vaccinations in addition to the compulsory ones that the School pays for.

The School also pays for DBS checks for the LIFE363 Research Project, where required. We also provide coveralls for students visiting Woodpark Farm as part of the LIFE239 module.

For programmes in this subject area, you would not expect to incur significant mandatory additional costs over and above the general costs mentioned on this webpage. However, there is an element of personal choice and preference in what you choose to spend on things like books and stationery, for example buying new books rather than second-hand, or – even better - accessing them via the library service.

Lab coats

Students will be provided with their own lab coat (where necessary) ahead of laboratory sessions. Lab coats will be available to collect on campus at the start of semester.

Compulsory residential field courses

Year one

The School will normally cover the cost of accommodation, travel and full board for the year one UK based field course. Students are expected to cover the cost of all snacks and drinks outside of those made available during mealtimes.

Year two

The School covers the cost of travel, accommodation and meals (full board) for the year two field class to Plymouth. Students will need to pay for any snacks on the coach to Plymouth and the evening meal on the first night arriving in Plymouth. Students are also expected to cover the cost of all snacks and drinks outside of those made available during mealtimes.

Year three

The School covers the cost of travel, accommodation and meals (full board) for the Third year field class to Millport. 

Clothing

Your module leaders will provide more details about the appropriate clothing you will need to bring.

Project/dissertation costs

The School may provide a budget of up to £200 for specific field/lab-based projects. Desk-based projects receive no budget from the School.

For programmes in this subject area, you would not expect to incur significant mandatory additional costs over and above the general costs mentioned on this webpage. However, there is an element of personal choice and preference in what you choose to spend on things like books and stationery, for example buying new books rather than second-hand, or – even better - accessing them via the library service. You will need to provide a suitable scientific calculator.

Year One – Students will be given their lab coats for use in the Human Anatomy Resource Centre free of charge. There is a £15 charge for any replacement white lab coats.

Year Two - Stethoscope (approximately £80 upwards) and travel costs to placements at hospital trusts within the North West area (Aintree, Arrowe Park, Royal Liverpool and Whiston hospitals). Placement costs will vary from student to student. See below for information on support which may be available from the School

Year Three - Travel to placements. Placement costs will vary from student to student - see below for information on support which may be available from the School. Note that some students have the option to complete an intercalation year between year 3 and 4 of the programme. These are independent courses outside the MBChB programme and students will need to refer to them for their specific costs and details. Scholarship opportunities (in the form of fee waivers) are available.

Year Four – Elective costs could include placement cost to the hospital, agency costs to find the placement, travel costs to the placement, accommodation, living costs and possible Public Liability Insurance costs. Placement and elective costs will vary from student to student - see below for information on support which may be available from the School.

Year Five – Travel costs to placements. Placement costs will vary from student to student - see below for information on support which may be available from the School.

Scrubs

Five sets of scrubs are issued per student during the programme. They are issued as follows: 1 set in year 1 and the further 4 sets in year 2. If students require an additional set then they are required to purchase this themselves at a cost of £29.95.

School travel fund

The School of Medicine manages a travel fund which provides support towards placement related travel, for those students who are not in receipt of any other placement travel related bursaries (e.g. from the NHS). The School fund does not cover all of the placement costs that students will incur on their clinical rotations in both secondary and primary care, from years 2 to 5. Financial support is based on public transport costs from the Liverpool campus to the placement site. A threshold is applied to the School Travel Fund and is established each year. In 2022/23 the threshold was £200 for students in years 3, 4 and 5, meaning some students self-funded the first £200 cost of travel to placements. For students in year 2, the threshold was £50 in 2022/23. Note that accommodation is offered to students for some placements in years 3, 4 and 5, eg placements in Blackpool and north Wales.

There are no mandatory costs; required texts and materials, including workstations, required software, and online storage are provided by the university. However, students may opt to print their own materials (approx. £15-40), purchase personal copies of textbooks (approx. £40-50 per book), and purchase additional software or hardware, including personal devices and digital storage media.

Students who take performance will generally be expected to own, maintain, and insure their instrument (with some exceptions, eg piano).

Equipment

• Fob watch (£10).
• Black shoes for work (£70).

Professional association fees

Optional (but very strongly recommended): Royal College of Nursing or Unison Student membership (£30).

Travel to placements

Students will complete approximately 63 weeks of placement experience. All clinical placements are a daily commute. Therefore, additional accommodation costs are not required. Student concessions are also available from local travel companies.

Elective placements

Elective placements are compulsory, but they do not necessarily incur costs. Students may opt to undertake a placement overseas (in which case there will be a variable cost for this), but students may also undertake their elective placement in the UK. Depending upon where the placement is, in relation to where the student is living, costs will vary.

Home students can apply for reimbursement of travel/accommodation costs in relation to placement from the NHS Business Services Authority Learning Support Fund.

Assessments

Additional costs associated with resubmission of assessments or repeating modules due to academic failure.

Stationery and equipment

• Students are advised to purchase a USB pen drive to use when carrying out presentations (£10).
• Black shoes for work (£70).

Professional association fees

Optional (but strongly recommended): Royal College of Occupational Therapists. The cost to join is £5.13 per month.

Travel to placements

Students will complete 1000 hours of placement experience. Most clinical placements are a daily commute (students are placed within 50 miles of the University). Student concessions are also available from local travel companies.

Additional accommodation costs apply for students wishing to complete a placement in the Isle of Man (approximately £500 per month) or outside of the North West (up to £82.50 per night). Placement lengths vary from 4–8 weeks.

Elective placements

Elective placement (8 weeks in semester two, Year Three) is mandatory. The same travel costs will be incurred as those on a clinical placement.

Students can choose to complete self-funded placements in the UK or abroad.

• Vaccination costs apply if going abroad and vary from approximately £10-£50.
• Visa fees apply in certain countries costs vary.
• To travel abroad, students must be a member of a professional body (approximately £5.13 per month).
• A first aid course is required to complete a placement in Australia (approximately £30).
• Australian Police checks are required to complete a placement in Australia ($53).
• Food, travel and accommodation costs up to £3,000 for an 8 week elective placement in Australia.

Home students can apply for reimbursement of travel/accommodation costs in relation to placement from the NHS Business Services Authority.

Uniform

• Black shoes for work: approximately £70.
• Black trousers to accompany uniform: approximately £20-£30.

Stationery and equipment

• Orthoptic equipment: £30.
• Calculator: approximately £10-£15.

Travel to placements

This will vary due to geographical location. Travel is likely to cost between £50-£500 per week of placement (Year One: 7 weeks, Year Two: 11 weeks, Year Three: 12 weeks).

Home students can apply for reimbursement of travel/accommodation costs in relation to placement from the NHS Business Services Authority.

For programmes in this subject area, you would not expect to incur significant mandatory additional costs beyond the general costs mentioned on this webpage. However, there is an element of personal choice and preference in what you choose to spend on things like books and stationary, eg buying new books rather than second-hand or accessing them via the library service.

Optional field class/school placements

These costs are covered by the department for the optional field trip in Year Three. Also, students are reimbursed for travel costs to school placements undertaken as part of an optional module in Year Three. For programmes in this subject area, you would not expect to incur significant mandatory additional costs over and above the general costs mentioned on this webpage. However, there is an element of personal choice and preference in what you choose to spend on things like books and stationery, for example buying new books rather than second-hand, or – even better - accessing them via the library service. You will need to provide a suitable scientific calculator.

Stationery and equipment

Practical kit: £120. Purchasing a suitable stethoscope will be sensible before placement but is not a requirement. Costs vary from £8-80 depending on quality and preference. Advice can be sought from the tutors.

Professional association fees

Optional Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Student Membership (£42 per year).

Travel to placements

Students will complete 30 weeks of core placement experience. In Year One, students undertake a 1-week observation placement in the Merseyside area.

All placements are a daily commute, therefore additional accommodation costs are not incurred. Student concessions are also available from local travel companies.

Elective placements

At the end of year two, students undertake a self-funded 4-week elective placement in either the UK or overseas.

Home students can apply for reimbursement of travel/accommodation costs in relation to placement from the NHS Business Services Authority.

Field classes

Year one

The School will normally cover the cost of accommodation, travel and breakfast for the year one field course to York. Students are expected to cover the cost of subsistence (food and drinks).

There is an element of personal choice when meals are not supplied. Students can choose to make use of the self-catering facilities or eat out (where available). Students can keep costs to a minimum and in line with their normal spend at their term address.

Year two

K430, K4L7, K400 students will attend the field class to the Lake District. The School covers the travel, accommodation and meals (full board). Students are expected to cover the cost of all snacks and drinks outside of those made available during mealtimes.

L7K4 students have the choice between the Lake District field class outlined above, or between the BA Geography field classes; Belfast, Edinburgh and Glasgow. For the BA Geography choices, the School covers the travel, accommodation and breakfast. Students cover the cost of lunch and evening meals.

There is an element of personal choice when meals are not supplied. Students can choose to make use of the self-catering facilities or eat out (where available). Students can keep costs to a minimum and in line with their normal spend at their term address.

Year three

K430, K4L7, K400  students will attend the field class to a European city. The School covers the cost of the travel, accommodation and breakfast. Students are expected to make their own way to and from the UK train station, which will be Liverpool. Students also cover the cost of lunch and evening meals. There is an element of personal choice when meals are not supplied. Students can choose to make use of the self-catering facilities or eat out (where available). Students can keep costs to a minimum and in line with their normal spend at their term address.

L7K4 students can take a BA Geography European field class in their third year, or the above European planning field class. For the BA Geography European field class, the School covers the cost of the travel (including flights and transport to and from accommodation), accommodation and breakfast. Students are expected to make their own way to and from the UK airport (usually Liverpool or Manchester Airport). Students also cover the cost of lunch, evening meal, any daily transport and any additional excursions.

There is an element of personal choice when meals are not supplied. Students can choose to make use of the self-catering facilities or eat out (where available). Students can keep costs to a minimum and in line with their normal spend at their term address.

Visas and passports

Students are required to cover the full cost associated with visas and passports. Students are responsible for ensuring passports and visas are valid for travel.

Clothing

Your module leaders will provide more details about the appropriate clothing you will need to bring. 

Project/dissertation costs

The School will provide a budget of up to £200 for field / lab-based projects. Desk-based projects receive no budget from the School. Core costs for compulsory field classes are covered.

For programmes in this subject area, you would not expect to incur significant mandatory additional costs over and above the general costs mentioned on this webpage. However, there is an element of personal choice and preference in what you choose to spend on things like books and stationery, for example buying new books rather than second-hand, or – even better - accessing them via the library service.

For programmes in this subject area, you would not expect to incur significant mandatory additional costs over and above the general costs mentioned on this webpage. However, there is an element of personal choice and preference in what you choose to spend on things like books and stationery, for example buying new books rather than second-hand, or – even better - accessing them via the library service.

Professional association fees

• Optional Society of Radiographers Student Membership: first year free, then £45 per year or £3.75 per month.
• Black shoes for work: approximately £70.

Travel to placements

Students will complete their clinical learning experience at an assigned centre which comprise:

• Clatterbridge Cancer Centre Liverpool with satellites at Bebington on Wirral and Aintree
• Christie Hospital NHS Trust in Withington, Manchester with satellite centres at Salford, Oldham and Macclesfield
• Rosemere Cancer Centre in Preston
• Carlisle Cancer Centre
• Dundee Cancer Centre
• Northern Centre for Cancer Care, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
• The James Cook Cancer Institute, The James Cook Hospital, Teeside.

Depending on where students choose to be based when in an academic block, travel to these sites and their respective satellite centres will incur additional costs.

For example, a student based in Liverpool who is placed at the Christie Hospital in Manchester may choose to:

• Drive the distance of 39 miles
• Commute each day at a cost of around £19 by train (student concessions may be available).

Alternatively, the student may wish to find additional accommodation.

Elective placements

Students undertake a self-funded 1-week elective placement in either the UK or overseas which is self-funded. This is not assessed and does not contribute to clinical attendance.

Home students can apply for reimbursement of travel/accommodation costs in relation to placement from the NHS Business Services Authority.

To help with your budgeting, this list has been drawn up to give an indication of additional costs you will need from the start of the course and during the programme.  It is not exhaustive, and may change, but it aims to give you an indication of the level of programme-related expenditure. Many items of personal protective equipment (PPE) e.g. lab coats and scrub tops are provided by the School and are therefore not listed here.

Pre-clinical EMS (PCEMS) and Clinical EMS )CEMS) may have costs associated with them relating to travel to placements, accommodation and subsistence but these will vary depending on the type and location of the placement.

There will also be times when in Years One-Three, you may be required to attend some classes at Leahurst and, in Year Four & Five when you may be required to attend some rotations in Liverpool, which may incur some additional daily travel costs.

Where notes are supplied, these save you buying several textbooks and are “tailor-made” for your course.  We would advise you that you only buy books after you arrive at University, as there is a good guidance and discounts available through the Liverpool University Veterinary Society Book Rep.

Clothing requirements

Much of the clothing and equipment required for the course can be used throughout the five years without replacement. Allow room for a warm jumper underneath overall during cold weather.

The items listed below should be available from farm or work wear suppliers (wide range of stockists – type ‘workwear’ into a search engine for suppliers).

• Green boiler-suit. Short sleeved boiler suit as this is more bio secure.  If you already own a long-sleeved boiler suit please make sure it can be rolled up to the elbow. (approx. £25)*
• Standard Wellingtons (green, black or blue; £20)*
• Veterinary Parlour top (waterproof with short sleeves; approx. £25)*
• Waterproof coat (green or blue approx. £40)*
• Blue or Green waterproof trousers (£25) *
• White lab coat “Howie” style (provided by the School)

*These items are required for the start of the course.

Clinical equipment (recommended but not compulsory for years 1 – 2)

• Digital thermometer and Pen torch (approx. £10)
• Stethoscope e.g., Littman classic II (approx. £75)

Other costs

Travel

Travel to Leahurst for meetings with supervisor (where appropriate) and necropsy classes in Year Three.  Support is available locally to help with these costs.

Books and Stationery

You are strongly recommended not to purchase books until you arrive as the library is well-stocked and many texts are now available online as e-books. Your lecturers and The Liverpool University Veterinary Society (LUVS) will advise on sourcing suitable texts at a later date.

You will need a calculator (any scientific non-programmable one will do – you are not permitted a programmable calculator in examinations) and your preferred assortment of paper and writing equipment.  Please note that pencils and erasers may be needed for our exams.

Printing costs

Our students submit the majority of assignments online, which means that printing costs should be minimal.  However, printing costs depend on the document size (e.g. A4/A3), the number of pages and whether you print or photocopy in colour or black and white. Students who regularly print out their lecture notes say that they spend around £10-£15 a semester on printing costs.  Scanning is free. Further details on printing and charges are available on the computing services website https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/it/printing/.

British Veterinary Association (BVA) Membership

Annual BVA Membership is paid for all first-year students by the School, and costs around £45 per year thereafter. This gives personal accident insurance cover during the course as well as other benefits such as the journal “In Practice”. This is not compulsory but recommended.

Extra Mural Studies (EMS)

Students are required by the RCVS to complete 38 weeks of EMS over 5 years to be awarded the BVSc. Whilst some students are able to do this at very little cost by commuting short distances and living with parents, relatives and friends, others have indicated that they spend around £2000 to £2500 on travel and accommodation over the 5 years.

Most EMS placements are unpaid and students also lose out on the opportunity to carry out paid work whilst undertaking EMS.

Student badges

The School provides students with name badges to be worn in the labs/on rotation. There is a replacement charge of £7.