Overview

This 4-year PhD Medical Research programme at University of Leeds is tailored to train and equip you with the necessary knowledge and research skills to embark on your PhD project.

Features

At the Leeds Institute of Medical Research (LIMR) at St. James's our vision is to impact locally, nationally and globally on biomedical and clinical research with a primary emphasis on health outcomes.

We bring together scientists and clinicians to focus collaboratively on biomedical research and its translation to the benefit of patients. We train the next generation of scientists through state-of-the-art research-led teaching.

Programme Structure

Research

The first year combines four taught modules and two mini research projects to provide you with in-depth specialist scientific knowledge and research skills relevant to your PhD. This foundation year includes two core commontaught modules in Methods in Biomedical Research and Paper Criticism in Medicine.

Plus two complement modules that will be selected on an individualised basis once your needs have been discussed.

You will spend 12-week intervals working on two different research projects during which you will learn research skill relevant to your main PhD project. Bespoke training will be delivered in a complementary manner to the taught component.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00

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More details

Applications are accepted year round

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leeds, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Medicine View 218 other PhDs in Medicine in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

To apply for this project applicants should complete an online application form and submit this alongside a full academic CV, degree transcripts (or marks so far if still studying) and degree certificates.

Please make it clear in the research information section that you are applying for the International PhD Academy: Medical Research, as well as the title of the project you wish to be considered for.

We also require 2 academic references to support your application.

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

32000 GBP / year

≈ 32000 GBP / year

Additional Details

UK: TBC

Living costs

Leeds

United Kingdom

637 - 1103 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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