About the course

A research degree in the Faculty of Biological Sciences is an opportunity to gain and develop skills as an independent researcher in your chosen field. Under the supervision of your lead supervisor and one or more co-supervisors, you will get the chance to carry out cutting-edge research on a particular biological problem and to become part of a large research community using multi-disciplinary approaches to tackle today’s important research questions. Throughout your PhD you will not only strengthen your research skills and knowledge within your research area but also develop skills through our training programmes as well as through attendance as seminars and conferences.

　　One of the primary challenges for the growing human population is how to create increasing amounts of high-quality food without depleting the world of its natural resources. Research in our group focuses on methods for both the enhancement of natural ecosystems within and around agricultural landscapes, and the function of those ecosystems in enhancing agricultural productivity. Key research areas include the study of the abundance, diversity and function of key insect groups, such as pollinators and biocontrol agents that provide valuable services (220bn per year globally, in the case of pollinators) to global food production. A particular area of focus is the role of certain environmental chemicals, such as neonicotinoids, in pollinator declines. A second area of work focuses on the management of agricultural landscapes to enhance productivity through ecological restoration. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Open intake available until (December), 2023	Leeds
February, 2024	Leeds
Semester 1 (September), 2024	Leeds
Open intake available until (December), 2024	Leeds
February, 2025	Leeds
Semester 1 (September), 2025	Leeds
Open intake available until (December), 2025	Leeds
February, 2026	Leeds
Semester 1 (September), 2026	Leeds
Open intake available until (December), 2026	Leeds
February, 2027	Leeds
Open intake available until (December), 2027	Leeds

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Leeds

You must have achieved a bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons), or equivalent, or a good performance in a Masters level course in a relevant subject. We also recognise relevant industrial and academic experience.

　　International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic at 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in each component skill.

　　Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT) at 87 overall with no less than 20 in listening, 20 in reading, 22 in speaking and 21 in writing.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Leeds. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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