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We offer a broad range of PhD projects in world-leading research groups and labs.
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Unravelling the process that makes viruses infectious
A team of researchers have for the first time identified the way viruses like the poliovirus and the common cold virus ‘package up’ their genetic code, allowing them to infect cells.
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Professor Sheena Radford opens a new chapter in biology
The UK's leading scientific academy – the Royal Society – has announced that Professor Sheena Radford is to receive one of its most prestigious research awards.
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Research Degrees
Being a postgraduate researcher in the Faculty of Biological Sciences gives you the opportunity to become part of a vibrant research community.
£17 million
Astbury Centre Laboratory Investment
For world-leading biological research
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in the UK for Research Power
2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF)
International Students
I choose the University of Leeds because it seems to have a much more collaborative atmosphere than many other universities, making it much easier for you to investigate and answer scientific questions.
International postgraduate students are an integral part of Leeds research community and contribute to our reputation for excellence. We currently have around 1500 research students studying for the degrees of PhD, MPhil, professional Doctorates and Master's degrees by research.