What will I learn?

Research stands at the forefront of science to prevent illness, develop therapies and improve human health. At Leeds, our ambition is to drive forward research to make impactful changes on both local and international levels.

The MRes Medicine is designed to resemble a mini-PhD. It is an exciting research-based course designed to challenge your critical and creative approach to current issues in medicine and health. We will provide you with training and opportunities to develop as a scientist or scientifically literate clinician, resulting in a comprehensive understanding of the concepts and techniques relevant to medical research.

MRes students frequently use the experience gained as a springboard to a PhD, a career in industry, or a clinical academic position.

Career opportunities

The Master of Research in Medicine is for people who want to pursue a lifelong career in academic medicine research.

For medical students, the addition of the Medicine MRes on your CV is an advantage when applying for Academic Foundation Posts and Specialist Training Posts in the NHS.

Careers support

We encourage you to prepare for your career from day one. That鈥檚 one of the reasons Leeds graduates are so sought after by employers.

The Careers Centre and staff in your faculty provide a range of help and advice to help you plan your career and make well-informed decisions along the way, even after you graduate. Find out more about Careers support.

Which department am I in?

School of Medicine

Study options

Full Time (12 months)

Tuition fees

拢31,000.00 (US$ 40,034) per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

September 2025

Venue

University of Leeds

Woodhouse Lane,

Leeds,

LS2 9JT, NORTHERN ENGLAND, England

Entry requirements

For international students

Applications will be considered from: non-graduates who have successfully completed three years of a UK medical degree (or equivalent), and wish to take the MRes course as an intercalated course; applicants with a first class or second class first division degree in a science allied with medicine (including anatomy, biology, biochemistry, pharmacology, or biomedical science); applicants with a MBChB, BChD or BVMS from a UK or EU University graduates with a second class second division science degree normally with appropriate work experience (two years or more) in a health subject area. IELTS 7.0 overall, with no less than 6.0 in writing and 6.5 in all other components. TOEFL iBT Home Edition at 88 overall with no less than 19 in listening, 20 in reading, 22 in speaking and 21 in writing.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.