Leeds School of Medicine

Leeds School of Medicine is housed in the Worsley Building and contains teaching spaces, laboratories, and a health sciences library on the seventh floor. The building serves as the hub for five-year medical training, connecting students with multiple specialized research institutes across the city.

The school was founded in 1831 by surgeon William Hey at Leeds Public Dispensary on North Street and moved to East Parade in 1834. This early relocation allowed the institution to grow and established the foundation for modern medical training in the city.

The school works closely with Leeds Teaching Hospitals, allowing students to train in major teaching hospitals where they see real patient care in action. This partnership shapes daily student life and connects classroom learning directly to clinical practice.

The school is primarily an academic and clinical training facility and not open to casual visitors. Those interested in medical education or research programs should check the university website for information about admission requirements and course options.

The institution houses five specialized research institutes, including the Leeds Institute of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine, focused on heart disease and metabolism research. These institutes carry out investigations that extend beyond classroom training and integrate cutting-edge scientific work with student education.

Location: Leeds

Inception: June 6, 1831

Founders: William Hey

Part of: University of Leeds, Faculty of Medicine and Health

Website: http://leeds.ac.uk/medicine

GPS coordinates: 53.80100,-1.55200

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:01