Two cities, one medical school. Hull York Medical School was set up in 2003 by the universities of Hull and York, and students are based at one of the two campuses for their early years. Clinical placements then spread across hospitals and GP practices in Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire, including coastal and rural towns. MBBS places for international students are few, so competition is stiff.
Hull and York, England, United Kingdom
Official website: hyms.ac.uk
2003
University of Hull and University of York
Five-year MBBS
Hull and York
£40,000 – £48,000
International students, MBBS and postgraduate
£11,000 – £14,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on hyms.ac.uk before you apply.
MBBS Medicine
Bachelors DegreeDuration
60 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.5, UCAT required
MSc Physician Associate Studies
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0
MSc Human Anatomy and Evolution
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5
PhD Medical Research
DoctorateDuration
36 Months
Intake
Oct, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0
Patient contact from the first year of the MBBS.
Problem-based learning in small groups.
Placements in coastal and rural communities as well as city hospitals.
MBBS graduates apply for the UK Foundation Programme, subject to current allocation rules.
Many trainees stay in Yorkshire and the Humber for specialty training.
International applicants should check Foundation Programme eligibility before applying.
Undergrad
UCAS by 15 October
Postgrad
Varies by programme
In York the school shares the Heslington campus, a short cycle from the city walls and the Minster. In Hull, teaching is based in the Allam Medical Building on the university's Cottingham Road site.
Hull is cheaper, with room rents well below York's. York is compact, historic and pricier. The two cities are about an hour apart, and students travel for placements.
CAS from your registering university (Hull or York)
Proof of funds for fees and living costs
English test at B2 level or above
TB test certificate, if required
Immigration Health Surcharge payment
Valid passport with blank pages
For the MBBS, apply through UCAS by 15 October, almost a year before entry, and sit the UCAT that summer. Postgraduate courses have their own deadlines; international applicants should apply at least four months ahead to allow for the visa.
The MBBS starts once a year, in September. Taught master's courses also start in the autumn, while research degrees can begin at several points in the year.
The Student route visa. Your CAS comes from your registering university (Hull or York) after you meet your offer conditions and pay the deposit; the online application needs proof of funds, your English result and the health surcharge.
The five-year MBBS is the main programme. Expect top grades in chemistry and biology, a strong UCAT score, IELTS 7.5 with 7.0 in each part, and an interview. Postgraduate options include physician associate studies and anatomy.
Scholarships for international medical students are scarce. Check the medical school's funding page and your home government's schemes before applying.
