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Why study medicine at Hull?Having opened its doors in 2003, the innovative Hull YorkMedical School (HYMS) – established by the Universities ofHull andYork in partnership with the NHS – graduated itsfirst medical students in 2008.

The school capitalises on Hull’s considerable strengths inclinical medicine andYork’s background in bioscience andhealth-related research. HYMS students therefore benefitfrom outstanding academic and clinical facilities, while theHumber and North Yorkshire area derives substantial clinicaladvantages from having a world-class medical school in theregion.

Modern teaching methods such as problem-based learning, avirtual learning environment, patient contact fromWeek 3and clinical placements throughout the course have putHYMS at the cutting edge of medical education.The school isalready internationally recognised for offering a medicaldegree that will produce excellent doctors, rigorouslyeducated to meet the needs of the modern world.

How will you learn?The HYMS curriculum combines innovative learning styleswith a solid grounding in sciences and regular clinicalexperience.We believe that it is important for you to meetpatients from the very outset of the course – after all, that iswhat medicine is all about.

In Years 1 and 2, half of our Medicine students are based inHull and half in York. Allocation to either campus is normallyby ballot. Later, you spend time on clinical placements aroundthe region, encompassing Hull and East Yorkshire,York andNorth Yorkshire, and North Lincolnshire.The amount of timespent in community settings is unique to HYMS.

The undergraduate medical course lasts for five years, andHYMS has some 700 medical students at any one time.Graduates are awarded the degree of MB BS, a recognisedUK and EU primary medical qualification.The degree is jointlyawarded by the Universities of Hull andYork.

What will you study?Because our Medicine degree is new, the course is designedto provide the best possible education for the doctors of the21st century.

This is an exciting time to join HYMS as we become a fullymature organisation. Besides offering a top-qualityundergraduate school, we are building and developing furtherpostgraduate medical education and establishing high-quality,internationally recognised research. Many students are alsoencouraged to study for an extra year towards anintercalated degree (normally BSc Hons) before completingthe MB BS.

www.hull.ac.ukMedicine

Ben BoxallMB BS Medicine

Studying medicine at

the University of Hull

is fantastic because you

follow an exciting,

innovative curriculum,

with access to modern

facilities and excellent

clinical placements, as

well as being able to

get involved in the

many societies that the

Uni has to offer. Plus,

the pool tables in

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Medicine

Single HonoursMB BSThe MB BS course lasts five years, or six years for students whochoose to intercalate.The degree is jointly awarded by theUniversities of Hull andYork, and it is recognised by the GeneralMedical Council for practice as a FoundationYear 1 (F1) HouseOfficer.

RequirementsThree A levels, normally at grades AAB, and a B in a fourth subject atAS level (excluding General Studies). Candidates should have studiedboth Biology and Chemistry. Applicants must take the UKCAT in theyear in which they apply.

Experience of caring for others is an advantage, and interpersonalskills are also important, so the selection process always includes aninterview.

All applicants must comply with HYMS occupational healthrequirements and must undergo an enhanced Criminal RecordsBureau investigation.You must apply to HYMS (UCAS institutioncode H75), not to the University of Hull or the University of York.Allocation to campus is by ballot.

StructureIn Years 1 and 2, based at either the University of Hull or theUniversity of York, you begin to acquire the relevant knowledge andskills for medicine.You experience weekly clinical placements fromthe outset and use problem-based learning groups to developessential team-working skills.

Years 3 and 4 are centred on hospitals, general practices andcommunity clinics, where you develop your skills in clinical reasoningand diagnosis.With accommodation on hospital sites, you benefitfrom good student–staff ratios and plenty of opportunities for hands-on learning.

You may choose to take an intercalated year after Year 2 or Year 4, atHYMS or at another institution. If you do, you will study for a BSc (orin some instances an MA or MSc) degree awarded by thatinstitution, before resuming your MB BS course.

The final year develops your understanding and knowledge of clinicalmanagement, through blocks of study in medicine, surgery andgeneral practice plus an elective period (undertaken anywhere in theworld).

Years Other UCAS Typicalsubject(s) code offer

Single Honours

Medicine 5 or 6 n/a A100 AAB

courses offered

Medicine

Detailed course informationVisit our website at www.hull.ac.uk/ugmedicine

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