Edinburgh Medical School

University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh Medical School is a leader in biomedical and medical education, offering a wide range of programmes to over 6,000 students. With a strong commitment to flexible and accessible learning, we provide opportunities for students to study on campus or online, depending on their needs and preferences. Whether you're looking to pursue a traditional university experience or balance your studies with work or other commitments, we have a programme that can help you achieve your goals.

Why study at the Edinburgh Medical School?

Study at a school that is a leader in biomedical and medical education

Choose from a wide range of postgraduate programmes in biomedical, clinical and population health sciences, either on campus or online

Enjoy flexible study options, with online programmes that can be completed from anywhere in the world and part-time intermittent study options that allow you to balance your studies with other commitments

Join a global community of over 10,000 students and graduates from 180 countries who have enrolled on University of Edinburgh online programmes

Benefit from our expertise and facilities, including Edinburgh BioQuarter and NHS sites

6,000

postgraduate students

29

courses

Top 50

Consistently ranked one of the top 50 universities in the world - 2027 QS World University rankings.

Edinburgh  United Kingdom

main campus

About the Edinburgh Medical School

Edinburgh Medical School is one of six schools within the University of Edinburgh's College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, and is a leader in biomedical and medical education. We deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching to over 6,000 students, and conduct pedagogical research to continually improve our programmes. Our school is spread across multiple University campuses and NHS sites, including Edinburgh BioQuarter and the Western General Hospital campus, providing students with access to state-of-the-art facilities and expertise. In addition to our on-campus programmes, we also offer a range of online degree programmes, providing flexible and accessible learning opportunities for students around the world. Many of our online programmes are designed to be part-time and flexible, allowing students to balance their studies with work or other commitments, and can be completed from anywhere in the world without the need to relocate to Edinburgh.



As a student at the Edinburgh Medical School, you'll be part of a vibrant and diverse community, whether you're studying on campus in Edinburgh or online from around the world. Our on-campus students enjoy the benefits of studying in one of the UK's most beautiful and culturally rich cities, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and opportunities to engage with academics and professionals in the field. Meanwhile, our online students are fully connected to the University community through our online learning environment, which is designed to foster collaboration and discussion among students from over 180 countries. Through online discussion forums, live seminars, and group projects, you'll have the opportunity to share ideas, learn from one another, and build a global network of peers and contacts, all with the support and guidance of our experienced academic staff.


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Main campus

University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh

Scotland

United Kingdom

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Medicine (26) Biological Sciences (4) Nursing & Health (27) Social Work (32) Veterinary Sciences (35) Psychology (31) Environmental Sciences (13) Engineering (12) Computer Science (8)