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
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Applications can be made at any time.
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Medicine View 223 other PhDs in Medicine in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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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 Fee
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International
23000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 23000 GBP per year during 48 months. -
National
4786 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Leeds
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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