Recruitment opens for Teesside University's new Medical School

Teesside University is preparing to recruit students to its new Medical School, marking a major milestone in the University's continued growth as a leader in healthcare education.

The approval enables recruitment to begin for the inaugural intake of students due to start in September 2027. Applications to study for the course have now opened and the University is excited about welcoming students from across the world to study in Middlesbrough at the UK’s newest medical school. Teesside University is globally recognised for the quality of its education as evidenced by its recent award of 5 Stars in the internationally recognised QS Stars rating which highlights best practice in higher education.

The new Medical School adds to Teesside University's expanding portfolio of professionally accredited courses and reflects its growing reputation for excellence in teaching, student experience and social impact.

Professor Mark Simpson, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of Teesside University, said: 'This is a transformative moment in the University's history and a significant endorsement of our academic quality, strategic vision and commitment to educating the healthcare workforce of the future.

'The establishment of our Medical School enhances Teesside University's position as a modern, ambitious and globally connected institution. It builds on the strengths and reputation we have developed through our focus on excellence in education, research and real-world impact.

'We look forward to welcoming students from around the world and providing them with an outstanding educational experience that prepares them to make a meaningful difference in healthcare and society.'

Dr Ann French, Dean of the School of Health & Life Sciences, said: 'Receiving permission to recruit students represents a major achievement for everyone involved in developing the Medical School.

'Our curriculum has been designed around the needs of modern healthcare, combining academic rigour, clinical excellence and a strong emphasis on professionalism, leadership and compassionate care.

'The Medical School will provide students with an exceptional learning environment and access to expertise across a wide range of healthcare disciplines, helping them to develop into confident and capable future doctors.'

Professor Derek Bell OBE, Chair of University Hospitals Tees, said: 'The announcement to establish a medical school on Teesside is an outstanding achievement for the university. As University Hospitals Tees, we have actively supported achieving this long-term goal and know this will bring many benefits for the local population.

'A medical school for Teesside is testament to the commitment of the university to our communities and indeed our health services. As one of the biggest employers across Teesside, our talent pipeline needs real investment, and the establishment of a dedicated space for doctors to grow and learn in our area is truly welcomed.'

The Medical School complements Teesside University's established strengths in healthcare education and represents a significant investment in developing future medical professionals.

Students will benefit from teaching in the University's award-winning BIOS facility, a £36.9m purpose-built centre for health and life sciences education, while studying at a university recognised nationally and internationally for outstanding student outcomes and awarded Gold across all three categories of the Teaching Excellence Framework.

This commitment to excellence has also been reflected through recent national accolades, including most recently the Times Higher Education University of the Year and the Daily Mail Modern University of the Year Awards. Recruitment activity is now underway ahead of the first intake in September 2027.

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