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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.
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The University of Edinburgh is ranked 15th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2023). We were ranked 24th in the world for Life Sciences and Medicine in the QS World University Rankings by subject 2022. We are also ranked 4th in the UK for research power (Research Excellence Framework 2021).
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.

Breadth, diversity and flexibility
We offer enormous breadth and depth of research and learning opportunities:
- On campus learning: a varied portfolio of full-time taught masters and masters by research
- Online learning- 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 flexible, online learning programmes are opening access to our expertise to over 2,000 students from over 120 countries around the globe.
- Our online programmes are part-time, and offered as full masters, with many programmes allowing you to study towards shorter awards such a PG Certificates or PG Diplomas or even stand-alone courses.
Global influence
Medical research and teaching at Edinburgh has global impact, and benefits millions of individuals in areas such as sleeping sickness, childhood pneumonia prevention, reduction in blood transfusions, more effective cardiovascular and liver surgery, ovarian cryopreservation and stroke prevention and management.
Our suite of practical and clinically appropriate qualifications draws from our research to equip students with the cutting edge knowledge and skills needed to advance their careers and play leading roles in responding to health challenges across the world.

Our community
We aim to foster a close community of postgraduate students. Our on-campus students benefit from membership of 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.


Anatomical Sciences (Online Learning) PgDip, PgCert, PgProfDev
University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Medical School
The Anatomical Sciences programme is a unique opportunity for students who want to explore aspects of human anatomy through the flexibility of an online learning programme. Read more

Applied Medical Image Analysis (Online Learning) PgCert, PgProfDev
University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Medical School
This programme aims to disseminate medical image analysis knowledge, skills, and understanding, enabling effective and efficient medical image analysis which can be used both clinically and commercially. Read more

Biodiversity, Wildlife and Ecosystem Health (Online Learning) MSc, PgDip, PgCert, PgProfDev
University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Medical School
This online learning programme provides an interdisciplinary approach to conservation management. Read more

Biomedical Sciences (Life Sciences) MScR
University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Medical School
This one-year, full time programme provides an excellent grounding for PhD or other academic study in the Biomedical Sciences. You will learn valuable research skills, biomedical laboratory techniques and a wide range of other transferable skills that will give you an advantage for the rest of your career. Read more

Cancer (Edinburgh Cancer Research Centre) MScR
University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Medical School
Edinburgh Cancer Research UK Centre (ECRC) strives to take a comprehensive approach to cancer research, combining both laboratory-based research and clinical approaches. Read more

Cancer Biology and Precision Oncology (Online Learning) MSc, PgDip, PgCert
University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Medical School
This new programme will equip students with the knowledge and skills required to tackle the challenges related to cancer diagnosis and treatment in the 21st Century. Read more

Cardiovascular Biology MScR
University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Medical School
The aim of this programme is to give you a broad-based training in biomedical research, with a focus on cardiovascular science. Read more

Cardiovascular Science MScR
University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Medical School
The Centre for Cardiovascular Science aims to foster and deliver research into the causes, consequences and therapy of the cardiovascular diseases. Read more

Clinical Anatomy MSc
University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Medical School
Who this programme is for The programme is tailored specifically for intercalating medical or dental students. About the programme Human anatomy is a core component of undergraduate medical degree programmes, as well as programmes allied to medicine such as radiography and physiotherapy. Read more

Clinical Education (Online Learning) MSc, PgDip, PgCert, PgProfDev
University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Medical School
Our online Clinical Education programme takes advantage of our world-renowned expertise to enhance your abilities to teach and assess students in a clinical environment. Read more

Clinical Management of Pain (Online Learning) MSc, PgProfDev
University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Medical School
This suite of part-time, fully online programmes offers clinical health care professionals a wide range of pain management educational opportunities. Read more

Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (Online Learning) MSc, PgDip, PgCert, PgProfDev
University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Medical School
This three-year, part-time, online postgraduate programme leads to the degree of Masters of Science in Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (CMID). Read more

Clinical Ophthalmology (Online Learning) ChM
University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Medical School
This two year, part-time masters programme is taught entirely online and leads to the degree of Master of Surgery (ChM). It is offered by the University of Edinburgh in partnership with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. Read more

Clinical Trials (Online Learning) MSc, PgCert, PgDip, PgProfDev
University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Medical School
Never more relevant, our mission is to equip our global students with the principles underpinning the design, management, appraisal and reporting of clinical trials to improve health. Read more

Critical Care (Online Learning) MSc, PgDip, PgCert
University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Medical School
This innovative online MSc in Critical Care programme is offered in partnership between the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh and The University of Edinburgh. Read more

Data Science for Health and Social Care (Online Learning)
University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Medical School
Data is revolutionising the way health and social care is delivered. The demand for health and social care professionals with data science skills is unprecedented. Read more

Doctor of Dental Surgery DDS
University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Medical School
The Doctor of Dental Surgery is a research based qualification that can be taken either full time or part time. Read more

Doctor of Medicine MD
University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Medical School
The MD is a higher degree undertaken by clinically qualified staff normally during their postgraduate medical training. Read more

Endodontology DClinDent
University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Medical School
Who is this programme aimed at? This three year, full-time (540 credits) programme is aimed at nationally- and internationally-based general dental practitioners who are seeking to become specialist practitioners within the discipline of endodontology. Read more

Epidemiology (Online Learning)
University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Medical School
Epidemiology is the foundational discipline for understanding and improving population health. Its methods underpin medical research, investigates the causes of disease, and evaluates intervention to prevent or control disease. Read more

Family Medicine (Online Learning) MFM
University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Medical School
The Master of Family Medicine (MFM) is an innovative on-line Masters degree. To help you achieve your potential we will equip you with the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to deliver quality clinical care in family practice. Read more

General Surgery (Online Learning) ChM
University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Medical School
This two-year, part-time masters programme is offered jointly by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and the University of Edinburgh, and is taught entirely online. Read more

Genetics and Molecular Medicine (MRC Human Genetics Unit) MScR
University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Medical School
The MRC Human Genetics Unit discovers how changes in our DNA impact our lives. Research excellence We combine the latest computational and experimental technologies to investigate how our genomes work to control the function of molecules, cells and tissues in people and populations. Read more

Genomic and Experimental Medicine MScR
University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Medical School
The University of Edinburgh Centre for Genomics and Experimental Medicine (CGEM) is part of the MRC / University of Edinburgh Institute of Genetics and Molecular Medicine (IGMM). Read more

Global Health and Infectious Diseases (Online Learning) MSc, PgDip, PgCert, PgProfDev
University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Medical School
The Global Health and Infectious Diseases postgraduate programme brings together a diverse community of online learners with transdisciplinary opportunities to identify, explore and address regional and global health challenges related to infectious diseases. Read more

Global Health Challenges PgCert, PgProfDev
University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Medical School
Who this programme is for The programme is designed to equip those already working in global health and development, or those planning to work with international and national health agencies, with the tools, knowledge and skills to engage with complex problems related to equitable and just health and well-being. Read more

Global Health Studies (Online Learning) PgCert, PgProfDev
University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Medical School
This programme is designed to enable those with a personal, academic or professional interest in global health to study a variety of related subjects and join colleagues and fellow students in a global community. Read more

Human Anatomy MSc
University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Medical School
In this programme you will. learn anatomy through dissection gain knowledge and experience of anatomical teaching take additional modules on neuroanatomy, embryology, anatomy law and ethics and medical imaging. Read more

Imaging (Online Learning) MSc, PgDip, PgCert, PgProfDev
University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Medical School
To disseminate imaging knowledge, skills and understanding, to enable effective and efficient imaging clinically, in research and in industry. Read more

Infectious Diseases MScR
University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Medical School
This programme is organised by Edinburgh Infectious Diseases (EID), which is hosted by the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine and the College of Science and Engineering. Read more

Inflammation PhD, MScR
University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Medical School
The Centre for Inflammation Research (CIR) aims to promote the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of inflammatory diseases through interdisciplinary study of the initiation, regulation and resolution of inflammatory responses and provision of an outstanding environment for research training in the field. Read more

Integrative Biomedical Sciences (Based in China)
University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Medical School
This one year full-time MScR programme is delivered at the Zhejiang University-University of Edinburgh Institute (ZJE) on the Zhejiang International Campus, Haining, China. Read more

Integrative Physiology (Biomedical Sciences - Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences) PhD, MScR
University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Medical School
The Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences (CDBS) carries out research at molecular, cellular, systems and behavioural levels to understand fundamental mechanisms and pathways relevant to brain and body function in health and disease. Read more

Internal Medicine (Online Learning) MSc, PgCert, PgDip, PgProfDev
University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Medical School
This online programme will give you a comprehensive understanding of the processes, investigation procedures and treatment options for common diseases you encounter in general medical practice. Read more

International Animal Health (Online Learning) MSc, PgDip, PgCert, PgProfDev
University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Medical School
Livestock are vital to the lives of millions of people, but endemic and epidemic diseases that affect livestock limit productivity and exacerbate poverty. Read more

Medical Sciences MMedSci by Research
University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Medical School
Study length You can study this masters programme over. 1 year full-time 2 years part-time Why choose this course? The Masters in Medical Sciences (MMedSci) programme offers the opportunity to learn robust research skills that you may not gain elsewhere. Read more

Neuroimaging for Research (Online Learning) MSc, PgDip, PgCert, PgProfDev
University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Medical School
To disseminate neuroimaging knowledge, skills and understanding, in order to enable effective and efficient use of neuroimaging in research. Read more

Neuroscience (Biomedical Sciences - Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences) PhD, MScR
University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Medical School
The Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences (CDBS) carries out research at molecular, cellular, systems and behavioural levels to understand fundamental mechanisms and pathways relevant to brain and body function in health and disease. Read more

Neuroscience (Integrative Neuroscience) MScR
University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Medical School
The MSc by Research in Integrative Neuroscience is a one-year, full-time research programme covering all levels of modern neuroscience, which makes it an ideal programme to prepare you for a PhD. Read more

Orthodontics DClinDent
University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Medical School
Who is this programme for? This degree is for dentists wishing to train as specialists in Orthodontics. The DClinDent in Orthodontics is a three-year, full-time programme which enables you to develop, consolidate and enhance your range of academic and clinical competencies. Read more

Orthopaedic and Trauma Medicine PhD, MScR
University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Medical School
We offer a comprehensive research programme suitable for PhDs and MSc students, covering a diverse range of musculoskeletal disorders. Read more

Paediatric Dentistry DClinDent
University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Medical School
Who is this programme for? The DClinDent in Paediatric Dentistry is a three-year, full-time programme which allows attainment of a Taught Professional Doctorate in Paediatric Dentistry. Read more

Paediatric Emergency Medicine (Online Learning) MSc, PgCert, PgDip, PgProfDev
University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Medical School
Our programme has been designed to provide the educational background required for clinicians managing medical emergencies in children. Read more

Patient Safety and Clinical Human Factors (Online Learning) MSc, PgCert, PgDip
University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Medical School
Who is this programme for? This three year, part-time online MSc programme in Patient Safety and Clinical Human Factors aims to support any graduate health care professionals - ranging from nurses to surgeons and anaesthetists - in using evidence-based tools and techniques to improve the reliability and safety of everyday health care systems and processes. Read more

PET-MR Principles and Applications (Online Learning) PgCert
University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Medical School
Combined Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and Magnetic Resonance (MR) is an imaging technology which allows information on metabolic function, physiology, and anatomy to be collected in a single scanning session for diagnostic and research purposes (e.g. Read more

Population Health Sciences PhD, MScR
University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Medical School
The Usher Institute supervises postgraduate research students in a wide range of population health disciplines, including epidemiology, genetic epidemiology… Read more

Primary Care Ophthalmology (Online Learning) MSc
University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Medical School
Study length This three year, part-time, interprofessional Masters programme in Primary Care Ophthalmology is taught entirely online. Read more

Prosthodontics DClinDent
University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Medical School
Who is this programme for? The DClinDent in Prosthodontics is a three-year, full-time programme which enables you to develop, consolidate and enhance your range of academic and clinical competencies. Read more

Psychiatry PhD, MScR
University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Medical School
The Division of Psychiatry is internationally recognised for its research and teaching. We focus on the mechanisms underlying the development of major psychiatric disorders, including. Read more

Public Health (part-time) (Online Learning) MPH, PgCert, PgDip
University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Medical School
The Master of Public Health (MPH) online programme is based on a longstanding tradition of academic teaching and research in public health at the University of Edinburgh. Read more

Public Health, Master of MPH
University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Medical School
Public Health is about ‘preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health through the organised efforts of society’. Gain a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree over a year of on-campus study by studying this full-time programme. Read more

Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Repair MScR
University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Medical School
Our MSc by Research in Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Repair is a one-year, full-time, on-campus masters programme. The programme is structured around. Read more

Reproductive Sciences MScR
University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Medical School
This one-year, full-time MSc by Research programme aims to introduce you to modern, up-to-date molecular and cellular biological research in the field of. Read more

Restorative Dentistry (Online learning) MSc, PgCert, PgDip, PgProfDev
University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Medical School
Who is this programme for? This part-time, online modular programme provides masters-level education for dentists, with a particular emphasis on restorative dentistry. Read more

Science Communication and Public Engagement (Online Learning) MSc, PgCert, PgDip
University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Medical School
The fields of science communication and public engagement are currently enjoying unprecedented growth. This is being driven by many factors including. Read more

Science Communication and Public Engagement MSc
University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Medical School
The programme covers communication of all science, engineering, maths and technology. Please note this MSc is NOT a programme in communication science and does not specialise in marketing, advertising, or corporate communication. Read more

Simulation Based Clinical Education (Online learning) PgCert
University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Medical School
The Postgraduate Certificate (PG Cert) in Simulation Based Clinical Education at the University of Edinburgh is an online, interprofessional programme which prepares graduates for careers in supporting simulation based education, promoting employability in this rapidly growing area. Read more

Stem Cells and Translational Neurology (Online Learning) MSc, PgDip, PgCert, PgProfDev
University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Medical School
Dementia (including a raft of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s Disease) has recently become the leading cause of death in the UK. Read more

Surgery PhD, MScR
University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Medical School
The department of Surgery is headed by Professor Stephen Wigmore. Research themes include systemic inflammation, cancer biology, surgical data science and liver injury and regeneration, in addition to surgical trials and aspects of clinical research in hepatobiliary surgery and transplantation. Read more

Surgical Sciences (Online Learning) MSc
University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Medical School
This online programme is jointly offered by the University of Edinburgh and the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. It offers a broad selection of options from short Postgraduate Professional Development (PPD) courses to Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma and Master of Science degrees. Read more

Surgical Writing and Evidence Based Practice (Online Learning) PgCert, PgProfDev
University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Medical School
The Postgraduate Certificate of Surgical Writing and Evidence Based Practice is offered by the University of Edinburgh, in partnership with the British Journal of Surgery Society (BJSS). Read more

Trauma and Orthopaedics (Online Learning) ChM
University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Medical School
This programme is delivered by the University of Edinburgh, in partnership with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. The programme leads to the degree of Master of Surgery (ChM). Read more

Urology (Online Learning) ChM
University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Medical School
This programme is delivered by the University in partnership with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, and leads to the award of Master of Surgery (ChM). Read more

Vascular and Endovascular Surgery (Online Learning) ChM
University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Medical School
This programme is delivered by the University in partnership with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, and leads to the award of Master of Surgery (ChM). Read more
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