Medicine with a Gateway Year University of York

Overview

The six-year Medicine with a Gateway Year programme from the University of York is designed to facilitate access to Medicine for those from under-represented backgrounds. Applicants must meet our eligibility criteria to apply for this programme. Applications are welcomed from students that meet our contextual eligibility criteria, particularly those from the Hull York Medical School region.

Quick Facts:

• Ranked fifth in the UK*, our Medicine programme is innovative, distinctive, and specifically designed to meet the challenges of 21st century healthcare, truly preparing you for life as a doctor.

• The Gateway Year forms the first academic year and is based on the University of Hull campus. This year will support your transition from school or college to university, providing an excellent foundation in human biology and clinical skills so that you feel confident entering Year 1.

• The Gateway Year offers hands-on learning in our anatomy labs, as well as modules including professionalism and ethics, health and society, and medical scholarship.

• You will also have placements within our local area to help you develop the communication skills, confidence, and empathetic approach to delivering care that are the hallmark of our graduates.

• On successful completion of the Gateway Year, you progress to Phase I of the Medicine programme.

• At the end of your studies, you will graduate thoroughly prepared for clinical practice, with an MB BS degree awarded jointly by the University of Hull and the University of York.