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Faculty of Medical Sciences

We're home to a world-leading collaboration of researchers, doctors and teaching professionals.

We have taught medicine in Newcastle since 1834. We are proud of our rich and vibrant history, which provides a strong foundation for innovation and growth.

We excel in tackling challenges in health and healthcare. We're at the forefront of the translational medicine revolution. 

We turn scientific advances into direct benefits for patients. We enjoy strong partnerships with local NHS Trusts.

Our work has led to major advances in patient healthcare regionally, nationally and internationally.

World-class, research-led teaching

We have a long-standing reputation for being one of the best places to study medical and health sciences. 

We rank highly across both international and national league tables.

We support undergraduate and postgraduate students studying both taught and research programmes.

Latest from Newcastle

Collaboration to uncover mutations in rare blood disorder

Newcastle University has collaborated with UK-based Wellcome Sanger Institute (Sanger) and the SKAN Research Trust (SKAN) to investigate early mutations in blood stem cells. 

Children’s brain tumours could be diagnosed with 10 minute scan

Children with the most common brain cancer could see diagnostic wait times reduced thanks to new research that trialled a new, quicker and less invasive way of determining tumour type.

Genetic cause of rare childhood immune disorders discovered

Scientists have pinpointed genetic changes that can leave children born with little to no immune defence against infection.

Work set to begin on pioneering Health Innovation Neighbourhood

A groundbreaking ceremony has marked the start of work on the £500 million Health Innovation Neighbourhood, which will promote longer, healthier lives.

Leading scientist elected to illustrious academy

The Academy of Medical Sciences (AMS) has elected a prominent scientist in Respiratory Medicine to its Fellowship.

Ambitious study will help patients with inflammatory bowel disease

Universities, hospitals and pharmaceutical partners are coming together with patients to uncover what drives the onset and severity of conditions associated with inflammatory bowel disease.