Hull York Medical School
University of Hull
Hull
HU6 7RX
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Medicine with a Gateway Year
- MB BS
- 6 Years
- Full-time including foundation year
- 10/2026
- Undergraduate
- Main Site, University of Hull
Course summary
Hull York Medical School, a partnership between the Universities of Hull and York, provides a unique undergraduate medicine programme, designed to equip the doctors of tomorrow with the skills they need to deliver exceptional healthcare.
The Gateway Year is designed for students from a widening participation background with a clear focus on recruiting students locally and supporting their learning. The aim is to progressively build skills and experience so that students gradually develop skills of enquiry-based learning within a challenging but supportive learning environment, ready for entry to the MB BS.
Modules
https://www.hyms.ac.uk/gateway-year#whatwillyoustudy
Assessment method
https://www.hyms.ac.uk/gateway-year#assessmentandprogression
How to apply
This course is not accepting applications at this time. Please contact the provider to find out more.
Apply by
15 October
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- A108
- Institution code:
- H75
- Campus name:
- Main Site, University of Hull
- Campus Code:
- H
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
A level - BBC
Essential Subjects:
Biology and Chemistry (or equivalent) at grade B are essential.
Information: Applicants taking Science A Levels that include a practical component will be required to pass.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDD
We will consider the BTEC National Extended Diploma in Applied Science (Biomedical Science).
Scottish Higher
Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 30 points
With 14 in Higher Level subjects including Biology and Chemistry at Grade 5.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales - B - C
We will consider this qualification alongside or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications, as equivalent to one A Level.
T Level - Not accepted
The Medicine With a Gateway Year programme is a Widening Participation initiative designed to facilitate access to Medicine for those from underrepresented backgrounds. Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria detailed on our website https://www.hyms.ac.uk/medicine/entry-requirements/entry-requirements-gateway
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
Additional entry requirements
- Admission tests
- Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
- Health checks
- Interview
- Candidates will be interviewed in the same way as MBBS Medicine candidates: https://www.hyms.ac.uk/medicine/applying/interviews
- Other
- 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade A*-C/level 9-4, including English Language and Mathematics at grade C/level 4 or above. Resits are accepted. Applicants must also meet the Widening Participation criteria to be eligible for this programme. For details on the WP eligibility criteria, please visit the HYMS website: https://www.hyms.ac.uk/medicine/entry-requirements/entry-requirements-gateway
- University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT)
- You will need to achieve Band 1, 2 or 3 in the Situational Judgement Test part of the UCAT. Applicants with Band 4 (the lowest band) will not be considered. Applicants are required to take the UCAT in the year of application. For details on the UCAT requirements, please visit the HYMS website: https://www.hyms.ac.uk/medicine/entry-requirements/ucat
English language requirements
Non-native speakers of English without the required GCSE will be required to achieve a total IELTS score of 7.5 with a minimum component score of 7.0.
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
We recognise that an applicant's educational and socio-economic background may impact their achievements and potential. We use contextual information and data alongside your UCAS application so we can build a complete picture of you as an applicant, your characteristics and potential.
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| International | £43950 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
Please note these fees are for 2025 entry. Fees for 2026 entry are yet to be confirmed and will be updated as soon as possible.
For additional information please see our web pages at: https://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/fees-funding/
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