University of Hull

MSc in Medical or Human Sciences

University of Hull

Course overview

The MSc Medical or Human Sciences at the University of Hull is ideal for students who wish to engage in postgraduate research and acquire the skills necessary to progress to a PhD or MD. Students will have access to facilities and support at both the parent universities, the University of Hull and the University of York. All degrees are awarded by both the University of Hull and the University of York.

 

The MSc gives students an opportunity to conduct an independent research project. Students can work in a wide range of areas. Current students are researching topics as diverse as cardiac function in high-risk surgical patients, enteral nutrition for pre-term infants, the correlation of vitamin D with genotype in populations, interprofessional health education, the identification and management of delirium in palliative care, and dental evolution in humans.

Entry requirements

Applicants should search the University’s research centres and groups to find a supervisor who works in their field and contact the potential supervisor. If they are generating their own research project, they should seek guidance on its suitability.

 

Grade Requirements 

 

  • For this MSc in Medical or Human Sciences at the University of Hull, Applicants need a Bachelor's degree or a Master's degree, or equivalent award.

 

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

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

    Up to £2,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of the MSc Medical or Human Sciences from the University of Hull can take on career roles such as:

  • Biomedical Scientist

  • Clinical Research Associate or Coordinator

  • Epidemiologist

  • Health and Safety Advisor

  • Health Care Consultant.

Cost of study

The tuition fee for the MSc Medical or Human Sciences in the University of Hull 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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