Medicine here is studied at Hull York Medical School – a partnership between the University of Hull and University of York. The Medical School is focused on delivering exceptional medical education and producing clinical and academic leaders of the future.
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Welcome to Hull York Medical School: the joint medical school of the University of Hull and University of York.
Through a unique partnership between the universities, NHS Trusts and community healthcare providers, we are focused on delivering exceptional medical education and postgraduate study.
As well as our innovative undergraduate Medicine programme, we offer a diverse range of postgraduate programmes in the fields of physician associate studies, anatomy, pharmacology, and health professions education.
Our impact goes beyond teaching and learning and extends to research, which has discovery and innovation at its heart. This research is improving the lives of patients locally and impacting national and international health agendas, in areas such as cancer research, palliative medicine, mental health and global public health.
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Between the Universities of Hull and York, NHS Trusts and local healthcare providers.
Over 1,800 outstanding doctors trained through our innovative programme
We train clinical and academic leaders of the future through our postgraduate programmes.
We improve the diagnosis, treatment and care of patients through our world-leading research.
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Our programme combines patient-centred teaching, clinician-led problem based learning, rigorous academic study grounded in the sciences, and regular clinical experience from the third week of your first year.
Here, you will develop the superior clinical and problem solving skills, and confident, empathetic approach to delivering brilliant care that Hull York Medical School graduates are known for.
At the end of your studies, you will graduate thoroughly prepared for clinical practice, with an MB BS degree awarded jointly by the University of Hull and the University of York.
We start clinical placements from the beginning of your Medicine programme, and a breadth of experience rarely matched by other medical schools.
Strong problem-solving skills are essential to providing exceptional, patient-centred care. This is why we place PBL at the heart of our curriculum.
We've invested millions into spaces where you can study and collaborate. At the heart of the University’s £28million health campus sits the award winning Allam Medical Building, home to Hull York Medical School in Hull.
Officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II, the building is an aspirational teaching and learning environment where you will interact with other healthcare professionals in training, including nursing, physician associate and midwifery students.
Our Anatomy Lab combines a number of teaching methods to allow our students to closely study the human anatomy in state-of-the-art facilities.
Our Microscopy Suite supports researchers across the Medical School and beyond, providing a range of imaging capabilities.
This is a group of integrated medical-imaging research and clinical facilities located at Castle Hill Hospital. They provide diagnostic and patient treatment that is among the best in the UK.
We pride ourselves on producing confident, compassionate and work-ready doctors, healthcare leaders and researchers.
Our training, grounded in patient-centred care, arms our students with the knowledge they need to thrive in the NHS, and to make a real difference to the lives of their patients.
We are committed to supporting students and aware that there may be occasions when you may need a little more help to make your journey that bit easier.
As well as our own dedicated student support team, our students also have access to the support services offered by our universities. These include health and wellbeing support and advice, disability support and assessments for support and adjustment, financial assistance or advice, and learning support.
Our expert staff work closely with a number of partners to ensure our research is at the forefront of its field and benefits the health and wellbeing of the local community.
We have strong links with the NHS, charitable organisations, partner academic institutions, public representatives and industry, so you'll be trained and inspired by leaders in the field across all of our subject areas.
So whoever you are, wherever you're from and wherever you want to go, we'd love to meet you.
Book your visit now, and discover how one day at Hull can change every day.