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School of Biological Sciences
We are one of the largest biology departments in the UK.
As the modern inheritors of our 400-year-old reputation for excellence, our staff and students contribute to a vibrant academic community whose visions are shaping tomorrow’s world.
The School of Biological Sciences is at the leading edge in teaching, research and innovation. Independent rankings such as the Times Higher Education consistently place us amongst the top 25 universities in the world for biological sciences.
We offer twelve on-campus taught masters programmes spanning the breadth of the Biological Sciences, taught by world-leading academics.
The School of Biological Sciences at the University of Edinburgh has one of the largest concentrations of biologists in the United Kingdom, with cutting-edge research in a wide range of disciplines. Our postgraduate teaching derives from our research strengths, and you will be taught by scientists of international repute.

Our on-campus, masters programmes span the breadth of the Biological Sciences. We continually seek to provide a rich student experience, and opportunities to grow and progress in whichever ways benefit your future. We regularly review our courses and programmes so as to keep abreast of major advances in biology and to provide you with a range of desirable graduate attributes.
The world is facing increasingly complex challenges. By studying with us you will be in an exceptional position to help make the future better. Through our world-leading research, teaching, innovation and impact, we strive to solve real-world problems of local, national and international relevance.

Our programmes include:
- Biochemistry
- Biodiversity and Taxonomy of Plants
- Bioinformatics
- Biotechnology
- Drug Discovery and Translational Biology
- Ecology, Evolution and Biodiversity
- Quantitative Genetics
- Synthetic Biology and Biotechnology
- Systems and Synthetic Biology
Find out more about our postgraduate taught programmes including information on programme structure, optional courses, learning outcomes, career opportunities, field trips, entry requirements, and fees and funding.

Data Science for Biology
University of Edinburgh School of Biological Sciences
Biological Science is being transformed by a range of high-throughput technologies that generate vast amounts of data. These technologies include high-throughput genomic sequencing, imaging, screening and proteomics. Read more

Animal Breeding and Genetics MSc, PgDip
University of Edinburgh School of Biological Sciences
We offer a suite of programmes to deliver the knowledge and skills required to apply quantitative genetics theory to practical problems in both the biomedical and animal science industries. Read more

Biochemistry MSc, PgDip
University of Edinburgh School of Biological Sciences
This programme offers you an academically-challenging and career-developing study of biological systems at the molecular and cellular level. Read more

Biodiversity and Taxonomy of Plants MSc, PgDip
University of Edinburgh School of Biological Sciences
The understanding of plant diversity and resources has never been more important. As we face the unprecedented challenges of climate change and environmental degradation, effective environmental surveillance and conservation depend upon detailed knowledge of plants and their habitats. Read more

Bioinformatics MSc, PgDip
University of Edinburgh School of Biological Sciences
Bioinformatics is an interdisciplinary field that develops methods and software tools for understanding biological data. As an interdisciplinary field of science, bioinformatics studies and processes biological data, combining. Read more

Biotechnology MSc, PgDip
University of Edinburgh School of Biological Sciences
Changing demographics and growing demand for food, fuel and agricultural and environmental sustainability are among the key challenges the world faces today. Read more

Drug Discovery and Translational Biology MSc, PgDip
University of Edinburgh School of Biological Sciences
The rapid transformation in the nature of drug discovery means that knowledge of related disciplines, and the technologies used, is essential for those considering a career in commercial or academic research. Read more

Ecology, Evolution and Biodiversity MSc
University of Edinburgh School of Biological Sciences
We live in a period of exceptional rates of environmental change, including climate change, urban expansion, the spread of invasive species, and ocean acidification. Read more

Evolutionary Genetics MSc, PgDip
University of Edinburgh School of Biological Sciences
We offer a suite of programmes to deliver the knowledge and skills required to. Read more

Human Complex Trait Genetics MSc, PgDip
University of Edinburgh School of Biological Sciences
We offer a suite of programmes to deliver the knowledge and skills required to. Read more

Quantitative Genetics and Genome Analysis MSc, PgDip
University of Edinburgh School of Biological Sciences
We offer a suite of programmes to deliver the knowledge and skills required to apply quantitative genetics theory to. Read more

Synthetic Biology and Biotechnology MSc, PgDip
University of Edinburgh School of Biological Sciences
Synthetic biology is a multidisciplinary area that seeks to provide novel solutions for medicine, manufacturing and agriculture, by creating new biological components and systems that do not already exist in nature. Read more

Systems and Synthetic Biology MSc, PgDip
University of Edinburgh School of Biological Sciences
We offer an opportunity to train in one of the newer areas of biology. the application of engineering principles to the understanding, control, and design of biological networks. Read more
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