University of Hull

MD in Medical Sciences

University of Hull

Course overview

The MD in Medical Sciences at the University of Hull gives students the opportunity to conduct a substantial independent research project, which will lead to an original contribution to knowledge. Students can work in a wide range of areas.

 

An MD project will draw upon students’ clinical experience and expertise and address issues of diagnosis or management in a clinical environment.

The present students are researching topics as diverse as treatment of lower limb varicose veins, HIV microbicides, and outcomes of bariatric surgery. Throughout their degree, students will be supervised by a leading expert in the field and supported by a Thesis Advisory Panel.

Entry requirements

For entry to the MD in Medical Sciences programme:

  • Applicants must have obtained either an MB or BS degree from a UK medical school or equivalent or hold a medical degree from any other university that is recognised for registration by the General Medical Council of the United Kingdom.

  • Applicants must have been practising medicine for a minimum of two years after graduation.

 

Grade Requirements 

 

  • For this MD in Medical Sciences at the University of Hull, Applicants are expected to obtain at least a 2:1 Honours degree, or international equivalent, in a related discipline appropriate to their intended research.

 

 English Language Requirements 

 

For applicants who do not have English as their first language, the course requires:

  • An IELTS score of  6.5 overall, with at least 6.0 in each skill.

  • PTE Academic: 61, with no less than 55 in each component

  • CAE and CPE (from January 2015): 176, with no less than 169 in each component

  • TOEFL: 87, with no less than 21 in each component.

  • Trinity ISE: level 3 with Merit in all components.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Postgraduate Scholarship

    If you progress from studying an undergraduate degree at the University of Hull to an eligible taught master's degree in 2025/26 we'll give you a 20% discount on the cost of your tuition fees.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • GREAT Scholarship

    Minimum of £10,000

    Up to £10,000

  • Norman and Sheila Andrew Engineering Scholarship

  • PGT International Fee Waivers – South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa

    Up to £2,000

  • UG International Fee Waivers - South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa

    his award offers a £2,000 tuition fee discount for each year of study on a full-time undergraduate program.

    Up to £2,000

  • University of Hull Asia Studentship

    This award is given as a £2,000 tuition fee discount against the cost of a full-time.

    Up to £2,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of the MD in Medical Sciences from the University of Hull can take on career roles such as:

  • Consultant Physician

  • Specialist Physician

  • Emergency Medicine Specialist

  • General Practitioner 

  • Public Health Specialist

Cost of study

The tuition fee for the MD in Medical Sciences for international students is £29,900 per year. The fee is subject to an annual increase.

Admission

To apply for the course, applicants can apply directly to the university through its online application portal. For personalised help with your application, please speak to one of our trained counsellors.

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