A top UK university for health and care related research and education[1], the University of Leeds offers a significant pipeline of diverse talent for the sector.
The University’s global reputation for teaching and research attracts students from around the world, with more than 14,400 international students from 137 countries. Across its four schools, the Faculty of Medicine and Health offers a dynamic and innovative clinical and academic educational portfolio, including a range of education, research and training opportunities in world-class facilities.
The School of Healthcare at Leeds has 100% employability for nurses who wish to continue into employment, and the University offers an alternative route into higher level qualifications through a range of work-based programmes tailored to meet the needs of local and national employers.
This includes higher and degree level apprenticeships, and strong links with employers to develop a talented workforce equipped with future-ready skills.
Its Faculty of Biological Sciences is a leading faculty within the life sciences in terms of research power, subject diversity and interdisciplinarity, with significant contributions to medical research.
As one of the city’s largest employers, the University of Leeds is part of the Leeds Anchors Network (LAN). It has links thousands of learners across the region – including via IntoUniversity centres in the city, which engage with 3,000+ young people from disadvantaged neighbourhoods to support progression into higher education and local learning.
