Be at the forefront of world leading research
As a postgraduate research student with us, you will be welcomed into our thriving research community that is making a real impact in healthcare locally, nationally and internationally. Our research is addressing some of the most important current questions in healthcare, in areas including cancer research, infection control, mental health, diabetes and end of life care.
Our programmes attract students from all over the world, from both clinical and non-clinical backgrounds, who are guided under the expert supervision of our researchers - many of whom are internally recognised for their research and are practicing clinicians.
You will be able to take advantage of the postgraduate training scheme training opportunities at both our partner universities Hull and York, as well as the facilities, support and equipment.
Hull York Medical School researchers across Hull and York represent a range of disciplines and subjects. As a Postgraduate Research Student you will join one of our established Research Groups or Centres, where you will become a member of our research community and have the opportunity to interact with and learn from our world leading researchers. Whatever your interests and ambitions, our aim is to provide a stimulating and supportive experience through our range of research opportunities and research degrees.
Programmes
MD in Medical Sciences
The MD (Doctor of Medicine) is a higher research degree awarded to those individuals who have graduated from a medical school or any stream of medicine. An MD project provides the opportunity to address issues of diagnosis or management in a clinical environment.
PhD in Medical or Human Sciences
The PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) is a higher research degree, aimed at those individuals looking to contribute new theory and knowledge to their particular field.
MPhil in Medical or Human Sciences
The MPhil will give you the opportunity to conduct a substantial independent research project, leading to an original contribution to knowledge in your chosen field.
MSc in Medical or Human Sciences (by thesis)
The MSc in Medical Sciences (by thesis) is ideal for you if you want to get involved in postgraduate research, and obtain the skills to progress to a PhD or MD.
PhD or MD by published work
If you have a portfolio of peer-reviewed publications research to the standard of a PhD or MD, you can submit your work for consideration for the award of PhD or MD by published work.
Funded and self-funded opportunities
We regularly advertise fully-funded PhD opportunities here and on the FindaPhD website. We also offer a wide range of self-funded research projects across the whole spectrum of our research.
In addition, if you are interested in a specific individual’s research area you may approach them directly to discuss possible supervision of a self-funded project leading to one of our postgraduate research degrees, including MSc by thesis.
Funded and self-funded opportunities
Postgraduate training scheme
As part of your degree, you will undertake our postgraduate training scheme, designed to develop both specialist and transferable skills alongside your main research project.
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Tuition fees
Tuition fees are available on the University of York website
Programme regulations
Find details of our postgraduate research programme regulations, policies and codes of practices.