Research Degrees

£17 million

Astbury Centre Laboratory Investment

For world-leading biological research

Prof Alan Berry

Staff | Director of the Graduate School

"Our research postgraduates are members of the Leeds research community and through their work make a significant contribution to Faculty research. The reports on our REF submissions noted our excellent training programmes for research students."

6th

in the UK for Research Power

2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF)

Studying with us

Guidance & support

Your career and development

How to apply

Michaela Agapiou

Student | Molecular and Cellular Biology

"I chose Leeds because of my supervisor, Julie Aspden, who had just started her group at the University of Leeds. There are also fantastic resources necessary for my project (e.g. the sequencing facility and the structural biology facilities."

Emma Cawood and Andy Wilson in the Chemistry labs at the University of Leeds

Emma Cawood and her supervisor Prof Andy Wilson

International Students

I chose 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. Additionally, the Wellcome Trust PhD program offered here gives you a great opportunity to explore different fields and techniques before settling on a particular project.

Emma Cawood (Wellcome Trust student)

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.