Entry requirements
A minimum of a II(i) honours degree, or equivalent qualification, in a Medicine and Health or Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) subject.
For candidates whose first language is not English IELTS 6.5 overall, 7 writing, 6.5 other sections or TOEFL 100 overall, 25 writing, 22 other sections or equivalent.
Applicants who do not meet the criteria as listed above but who may meet the requirements via other qualifications and/or experience are encouraged to contact the relevant admissions team. This allows the applicant’s individual set of qualifications, and the context in which these were attained, to be considered.
Typically, our students have a 1st class honours degree or distinction in a Master’s degree prior to entry.
Funding
There are a number of highly competitive EPSRC fully funded studentship awards for Session 2023/24 covering the full cost of University fees plus maintenance. Applications are open to all applicants, with opportunities for International Fee rated applicants limited by UKRI to 3. See website for details.
Deadline
The next deadline for application is Monday 3rd July 2023 (This round is for UK fee rated applicants only).
Further information
If you require any further information, please contact us at AI-Medical@leeds.ac.uk or visit our website.
The Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences and the School of Medicine have received the prestigious Athena SWAN Silver and GOLD Award, respectively in recognition of our success in recruiting, retaining and developing/promoting women in Science, Engineering and Technology. We welcome scholarship applications from all qualified candidates, from diverse ethnic background and genders. See our student profiles.
At the University of Leeds (/Centre for Doctoral Training in AI for Medical Diagnosis and Care), we are committed to providing a culture of inclusion, respect and equity of opportunity that attracts, supports and retains the best students and staff from all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from those historically underrepresented in higher education including, but not limited to, Black, Asian and other people who belong to a minoritised ethnic community; people who identify as LGBTQ+; and disabled people. Candidates will always be selected based on merit and ability.