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Medicine student practicing ophthalmology skills in clinical skills at Castle Hill Hospital

International students

We welcome applications from international students who wish to study medicine in the UK. Our environment is friendly, supportive and diverse and you can be certain of a warm welcome.

Introduction

Delivering exceptional medical education

Welcome to Hull York Medical School, the joint medical school of the Universities of Hull and York.

We are one of the UK’s most exciting, contemporary schools, delivering innovative and rigorous medical education and research.

Since we were established in 2003, we have been inspiring future medical professionals with the research, skills and knowledge they need to deliver brilliant healthcare.

Through our unique partnership with the Universities of Hull and York, NHS Trust providers and community healthcare providers across the region, we offer exceptional medical education – centred on problem based learning, clinical and communication skills and early and sustained clinical exposure.

As the joint medical school of the Universities of Hull and York, we are based on their respective campuses which are only around 35 miles apart. Both offer a vibrant student experience across their distinctive campuses, enriched by a diverse student population.

Allam Medical Building
The Hull York Medical School building
Practicing taking bloods

Testimonial

Gloria Cheung

Hong Kong, Year 5

I chose Hull York Medical School as everyone seems very friendly. Problem Based Learning and early clinical contact is a great way to learn medicine – helping to prepare us to work in groups and with patients, which is will be what we will be doing in the future.

Studying Medicine in the UK

Number of places

We currently offer up to 11 places for international students to study our Medicine programme each year.

You must be 17 or over on 1 October in the year you enroll. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept deferred applications from international students.

Here at Hull York Medical School, we have welcomed applicants from across the world including: France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Ireland, Poland, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Luxembourg, Spain, Malta, USA, Canada, Singapore, Jordan, UAE, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Brazil, Hong Kong and Jamaica.

Meet us

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Contact us

We understand that applying to study Medicine can be a daunting process. If you have any questions, please do contact our Admissions Team – we are happy to help.

Email: admissions@hyms.ac.uk

University of Hull main entrance
Heslington Hall, University of York