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​Embark on a transformative journey into anatomical sciences with our prestigious 12-month programme. ​If you are driven by a passion to teach, research, and lead in the field of human anatomy, this programme is for you. Dive deep into the complexities of the human body through an intensive on-campus dissection course, where you will dissect a full cadaver, gaining unparalleled insights into human structure.

​You will benefit from a curriculum that integrates six key strands: 

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Edinburgh Medical School

Established in 1726, Edinburgh Medical School was the pre-eminent medical centre of the 18th and 19th centuries. Today it retains its status as a leading force internationally in basic-to-clinical translational research and teaching. Edinburgh Medical School is a large medical school by UK standards, spread across several campuses and offering an enormous breadth and depth of research and learning opportunities. Interdisciplinary research and high-quality teaching are at the heart of our ethos. The University of Edinburgh offers its students a range of learning methods. On-campus learning provides a varied portfolio of full-time taught Masters and Masters by research. If you can’t move to Edinburgh but want to study with us, why not consider our Online Masters? We are one of the largest providers of online postgraduate programmes in the UK’s Russell Group, with a choice of over 40 programmes in the areas of Human, Animal and Ecosystem Health. Our online programmes are part-time, and offered as full Masters, with many programmes allowing you to study toward a shorter award such PG Certificate, PG Diploma or even a short credit-bearing course.

Why study at Edinburgh Medical School?

Our suite of practical and clinically appropriate qualifications draws from our research to equip students with the cutting-edge knowledge, skills needed to advance their careers and play leading roles in responding to health challenges across the world.

Medical research & teaching at Edinburgh has global impact, benefits millions of individuals in areas such as sleeping sickness, childhood pneumonia prevention, reduction in blood transfusions, more effective cardiovascular, liver surgery and management.

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About Edinburgh Medical School

Ranked 4th in the UK for research power (Research Excellence Framework 2021) and ranked 21st in the world for Life Sciences and Medicine in the QS World University Rankings by subject 2024. By joining us for your postgraduate studies, you will become part of a global network of researchers, practitioners, students and alumni who continue the School’s tradition of pushing knowledge of Human Health to new frontiers.

We aim to foster a close community of postgraduate students. Our on-campus students benefit from membership to our thriving postgraduate societies. If you study on-campus as a master’s student, you will work closely with your classmates through tutorials, lectures and seminars, becoming part of a close-knit group over the duration of your programme.

However, distance is no barrier if you choose to study online. Our online learning postgraduates are a diverse group of students from all over the world, united by their academic interests. Using our award-winning interactive learning environments, our online students and tutors maintain a supportive virtual community that ensures you get the best from your studies. If you can’t attend your graduation ceremony in person you can even enjoy a virtual graduation at the same time.

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