Taught programmes

Our portfolio of taught programmes is expanding to address a range of academic and clinical needs at the more challenging and rigorous level of postgraduate study. These build on the strengths and successes of HYMS developed over the past ten years.

All these opportunities are available to local, national and international students through various modes of delivery, including full-time, part-time, blended learning, and our virtual learning environment.

Programmes available now

MSc in Human Evolution

This taught MSc, starting in October 2012, will provide you with a detailed understanding of human and primate evolution, focusing on anatomy and morphology and their interfaces with ecology and behaviour. Through membership of the interdisciplinary PALAEO Centre at the University of York, this MSc is an attractive option for those wishing to combine anatomical and archaeological approaches to the study of palaeoanthropology.

For more details about the course, see our Human Evolution MSc page.

Please contact postgraduate@hyms.ac.uk with any queries regarding the course.

Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education

The aim of this programme is to enable participants to enhance their practical skills in medical education by critically reflecting on their own activity and by developing their knowledge of underpinning educational principles.

For more details about the course, see our Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education page.

The deadline for the October 2013 programme is 30 June 2013. Please contact pgcme@hyms.ac.uk with any queries regarding the course.

Forthcoming programmes

We are developing a range of taught programmes leading to the qualification of PGCert, PGDip and MSc. For information about these or to register your interest, contact postgraduate@hyms.ac.uk.

Seminar teaching at HYMS