Course allows students to attain the level required for entry to undergraduate degree studies at the University of Liverpool; successful completion guarantees admission into the 1st year of undergraduate degrees in the following subject areas: biomedical and life sciences; chemistry; earth sciences; mathematical sciences; physics; engineering; programme consists of 7 core modules and 1 pathway module; 3-term programme starts with a term of English language and academic skills modules; each term lasts for 13 weeks.