Masters Courses
We offer a range of biology Masters courses covering biodiversity, biotechnology, biological and biomedical sciences:
- MSc Bioscience
- MSc Biotechnology
- MSc Bioinformatics and Genomics
- MSc Human Disease and Therapy
- MSc Infection and Immunity
- MSc Plant Science and Biotechnology
MRes / MSc Biodiversity and ConservationEach course has its own web section covering course content, entry requirements, staff and student profiles, fees, scholarships and careers information.
Follow the links above to browse the ones which interest you.
Postgraduate Taught Degrees (Masters) Brochure
2012 entry brochure featuring biodiversity, biological and biomedical science Masters degrees:
- MRes / MSc Biodiversity and Conservation
- MSc Bioscience
- MSc Biotechnology
- MSc Bioinformatics and Genomics
- MSc Human Disease and Therapy
- MSc Infection and Immunity
- MSc Plant Science and Biotechnology
Masters Open Day
Our Biological Sciences Masters Postgraduate Open Afternoon 2012 has now taken place, but it's not too late to apply for one of our courses. Browse Masters course options.
Please do not hesitate to contact our Graduate School if you have any queries.
Open Afternoon Overview 2012
The open afternoon offered an opportunity to find out more about our courses, meet staff and students and take a tour of our extensive biological sciences facilities.
The following courses were represented:
MRes / MSc Biodiversity and Conservation
MSc Bioscience
MSc Biotechnology
MSc Bioinformatics and Genomics
MSc Human Disease and Therapy
MSc Infection and Immunity
MSc Plant Science and Biotechnology
Typical Open Afternoon Programme
| Time | Programme of Events |
|---|---|
| 1.30pm | Registration (tea & coffee) in the Garstang Foyer, Level 7, Garstang Building |
| 2.00pm | Welcome to the Faculty of Biological Sciences
|
| 2.10pm | Introduction to the Masters degrees: Dr Aysha Divan, Director of Taught Graduate Student Education |
| 2.30pm | Meet the Programme Leaders
You will also have the opportunity to meet current students to discuss the relevant course and their experience at the University of Leeds. |
| 4.00pm | Tour of the Faculty of Biological Sciences and campus by PhD/Masters students |
The timetable above is for guidance and may be subject to change. Please check prior to the event.
How to find us
We are located near the city centre and the local signposting can be a bit tricky so please allow plenty of time to get here. The Garstang Building is located in the southern part of the University of Leeds campus. Look out for the green and white signposts on campus to help you find your way.
- Check the Campus Map (Garstang Building is number 90).
- Visit the University of Leeds travel pages
- The Leeds CityBus runs in a loop around the City Centre, stopping at the train station, bus station and University. Download the Leeds CityBus route and timetable (not operated by the University of Leeds)
- If you are using sat-nav the University postcode is LS2 9JT (Parkinson Building, Woodhouse Lane). Unfortunately, there is very little visitor car parking on campus.
- Nearest public car parks: Woodhouse Lane Car Park LS1 3HQ and Merrion Centre LS2 8LY
For further information please contact us: 0113 343 1417
How to apply for a taught postgraduate (Masters) degree
Application to the University of Leeds is a 5-stage process:
1 You decide on the qualification and programme to which you wish to apply.
2 You complete an online application form and upload supplementary information/documents to support your application.
3 We process your application.
4 We inform you of our decision.
5 If we make you an offer, you respond by accepting, declining or deferring.
All applicants should normally have, or expect to achieve, a First or Upper Second Class undergraduate degree (or equivalent). Applicants with equivalent relevant professional experience are encouraged to contact the Graduate School Office prior to applying.
Online applications
The quickest way to apply for an MRes/MSc programme is online. It’s quick and easy and you can track your application through its various stages.
We need the following documents to assess your application:
- Completed Web Application Form (for Taught Postgraduate Study)
- Supporting statement
- Full CV
- Transcript of degree examination marks
- Two academic references/testimonials
- Evidence of English language qualification (non-native English speakers only)
For further help please or contact the Graduate School Office or our overseas offices.
Paper application
If you would prefer you can download a paper application form to print out and complete. We require the same supporting documentation as for online applications (see above). Please post paper applications to:
Taught Postgraduate Admissions
Central Student Administration
University of Leeds
Leeds LS2 9JT
United Kingdom
E-mail: TP_Admissions@leeds.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)113 343 4044
Fax: +44 (0)113 343 3877
Scholarships
Scholarship opportunities may be available for home and overseas students.
Useful links
Contact Us
Taught Postgraduate (Masters) Admissions
Tel: +44(0) 113 343 1418
Email: fbsgrad@leeds.ac.uk
Fax: + 44(0) 113 343 1407
By post:
Postgraduate Admissions
Faculty of Biological Sciences Graduate School
Garstang Building
University of Leeds
Leeds
LS2 9JT, UK
How to find us
We are located near the city centre and the local signposting can be a bit tricky, so please allow plenty of time to get here. The Faculty of Biological Sciences is located in the southern part of the University of Leeds campus. Look out for the green and white signposts on campus to help you find your way.
- Check the Campus Map
- Download Leeds CityBus route map (this is not operated by the University of Leeds)
- Visit the University of Leeds travel pages
- If you are using sat-nav our postcode is LS2 9JT
