You will gain special access to the University of Bristol's academic expertise, try out our facilities and work with current students.

The Access to Bristol scheme is for students taking A-levels, Access to HE courses or equivalents. Taking part shows a commitment to further study that will strengthen your application when you apply to university.

Access to Bristol subject streams

Students attend a series of sessions, held at the University on Wednesday afternoons during the autumn or spring term. You will choose to study one of 29 subject streams, representing many of the degree subjects available at Bristol.

You will get an idea of what it is like to study at the University of Bristol, working with academics and current students who can offer advice and guidance about higher education and their subject area.

See Applying to Access to Bristol for further information on the application process.

Pathways to Health Sciences

If you are a Year 12 student interested in studying Medicine, Dentistry or Veterinary Science, you may be interested in our two-year Pathways to Health Sciences programme.

What are the benefits of Access to Bristol?

As well as developing your subject knowledge, Access to Bristol will give you an insight into student life at Bristol, first-hand experience of studying at one of Britain's top universities, and opportunities to try out our sports clubs and societies.

You will also benefit from:

• Support with your A-level studies from our world-class teaching staff;
• A boost to your CV and UCAS application;
• The chance to meet with other local students from a range of backgrounds.

Guaranteed Offer at contextual level

Successful completion of the Access to Bristol scheme will guarantee you an offer from the University of Bristol provided that you meet the full entry requirements of the course you apply for.

You will be eligible for a contextual offer for all undergraduate courses, which is usually two grades lower than the typical offer. If the course holds interviews or auditions as part of the selection process you will be guaranteed an interview or audition.

Access to Bristol Bursary

If you successfully complete the Access to Bristol scheme and firmly accept your offer to study at the University of Bristol you may be eligible for the Access to Bristol bursary, which consists of:

• A full tuition fee waiver for your first year of study;
• A maintenance bursary of £3,855 for each year of your course.

To be considered for the bursary you need to have a household income of £25,000 or below and be resident in England. No bursary is paid in any year where you are entitled to NHS funding as part of your course.

The Access to Bristol bursary and Guaranteed Offer reflect our commitment to attracting the very best students to the University of Bristol and demonstrates how highly we regard those students who complete the Access to Bristol scheme.