A differentkind f medical schl

Why we are different

Welcome

Welcome to a different kind of medical school

We are one of the UK's most exciting and contemporary medical schools, delivering exceptional medical education and world leading research.

Ranked tenth in the UK for medicine¹, we train our students to become brilliant doctors, critical health researchers and clinical and academic leaders, who are ready to make a positive difference to people's lives.

And through our education, research and scientific discoveries – 85% of which is ranked world-leading or internationally excellent² – we're making sure that people have access to the best possible care – both today, and in the future.

About us

Courses

Our courses are designed for prospective and current doctors, healthcare professionals and academic and clinical researchers.

All courses

Medicine degrees

Postgraduate taught degrees

Postgraduate research degrees

Research

Our research is transforming lives

Our pioneering research is founded on the desire to make a real and lasting difference to people’s lives.

Our world-leading experts are advancing improvements in healthcare – diagnosis, treatment and care – transforming the lives of patients in the local region and beyond.

Our research

of our research is world-leading or internationally excellent (REF)

programmes dedicated to international preventative medicine and mental health

research programme tackling cancer inequalities

Going into the operating theatre as a student was an incredible experience.

ST3 Paediatric Surgeon

Dr Raef Jackson

It's important for children to see that the NHS workforce reflects our patients

Paediatrics Trainee

Dr Dunni Adeleye

I don’t think who you are or where you’re from should be an obstacle to going to medical school. Having different cultures and backgrounds helps us respect each other more, and actually will make you a better medical student and a better doctor.

Emergency Medicine Registrar

Dr Omar Hussain