Program Overview

Introduction to the Medicine Program

The Hull York Medical School offers a unique and innovative approach to medical education, focusing on patient-centered care and equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and resilience to deliver exceptional healthcare. The program is designed to meet the challenges of 21st-century healthcare and combines problem-based learning, clinician-led teaching, and rigorous academic study grounded in the sciences.

Program Structure

The Medicine program is a five-year course that includes three phases:

• Phase I: Years 1 and 2, focusing on problem-based learning and clinical placements
• Phase II: Years 3 and 4, featuring full-time clinical placements in primary and secondary care settings
• Phase III: Year 5, preparing students for the next stage of their medical training and transition to becoming junior doctors

Phase I: Years 1 and 2

In Phase I, problem-based learning (PBL) sits at the heart of the curriculum, providing a patient-centered context for training. Students work in PBL groups, identifying what they need to know to understand hypothetical patient cases. Clinical placements, anatomy sessions, clinical and communication skills sessions, lectures, workshops, and self-directed learning provide opportunities to deepen understanding of the issues raised by the PBL case.

Phase II: Years 3 and 4

In Phase II, students experience full-time clinical placements in GP surgeries and community settings (primary care) and hospitals (secondary care). They rotate through different specialisms and locations, developing clinical, history-taking, examination, and problem-solving skills with patients under the supervision of dedicated clinical tutors.

Phase III: Year 5

In Phase III, clinical placement rotations continue throughout the region in primary and secondary care settings. The final year prepares students for the next stage of their medical training and supports their transition to becoming junior doctors. Emphasis is placed on being a member of a multidisciplinary medical team, gaining experience of on-call and out-of-hours duties.

Gateway Year

The Medicine with a Gateway Year is a six-year program, with the Gateway forming the first academic year. On successful completion, students automatically progress to the five-year MB BS Medicine course. This program is a widening participation initiative, prioritizing applicants from the Hull York Medical School area who have a passion for delivering excellent healthcare.

Intercalation

Intercalation is an optional extra year on top of the medical degree, during which students can study another undergraduate or postgraduate degree. This option allows students to broaden their skills and knowledge and explore a new subject area.

Entry Requirements

• A Level: AAA
• 6 GCSEs at 9-4 / A*-C
• Admissions Test: UCAT

Key Information

• UCAS Code: A100
• Institution Code: H75
• Start Date: September 2026
• Duration: 5 years
• Home Intake: 228
• International Intake: 11
• Study Type: Problem-based learning

Curriculum

The curriculum is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills to become confident, capable doctors. It includes:

• Problem-based learning
• Clinical placements
• Anatomy
• Clinical and Communication Skills
• Scholarship and Special Interest Programme
• Elective
• Assessment and feedback

Why Choose Hull York Medical School?

The school offers a breadth of experience with clinical placements, challenging students to think differently with problem-based learning, and helping them become exceptional communicators with clinical and communication skills.

Study Locations

Students are allocated a home campus of either the University of Hull or the University of York, where they are based for the first two years of the program. From the third year onwards, students are allocated a base site of Hull or York each year and participate in clinical placements at hospital sites, GP surgeries, and community settings across the region.

Student Life

The school provides support and wellbeing services, including campus allocation, accommodation, and access to clubs and societies. Students can also participate in research opportunities and intercalation programs to broaden their skills and knowledge.

Additional Information

For more official course information, visit the Discover Uni website. The school also offers a newsletter and social media channels to keep students and applicants informed about news and updates.