A brand-new research hub launches as part of Pears Cumbria School of Medicine and the Institute of Health at University of Cumbria, led by Co-Directors Professors Jonathan Weber and Sophie Day which will be based at the Fusehill Street Campus. Jonathan and Sophie bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to Cumbria and the North West.

The new medical school, Pears Cumbria School of Medicine hosted a celebration event this month, officially marking the countdown to launching in August 2025. The event brought together guests from across healthcare, education and local government, all of whom have played a role in supporting the school become a reality.

An exciting chapter in healthcare education in Cumbria, is marked with the official launch event for the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine, a new graduate entry medical school based at University of Cumbria, at the Fusehill Street campus.  

“If you’re considering coming to work in Cumbria, go for it – there’s no better place to be!”

Applications for the new graduate entry programme in Medicine at the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine have opened for the first time today. 

Our unique partnership between the University of Cumbria and Imperial College London will focus on training doctors in Cumbria, for Cumbria. Based in Fusehill Street, Carlisle, the medical school will open its doors to the first cohort of students in August 2025.