College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences

University of Glasgow

The College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences (MVLS) is a globally recognised centre for research and education, dedicated to addressing some of the world’s most pressing health and scientific challenges. Students choosing a master's degree at MVLS benefit from a research-intensive environment, access to leading academics and state-of-the-art facilities, and an interdisciplinary approach to learning that develops the advanced knowledge, practical skills and professional expertise needed to succeed in a wide range of careers and make a meaningful impact in their field.

Why study at the College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences?

You will benefit from a diverse, international student population, with students from over 140 countries.

As a world top 100 university and member of the prestigious Russell Group, we support talented students to fulfil their ambitions regardless of background or circumstances and have a wide range of international scholarships available.

We deliver internationally leading research and outstanding education to future world-changing students.

41st in the world for Life Sciences & Medicine (QS World University Rankings 2027)

Develop skills beyond your degree through the MVLS Graduate Skills Award, a personal development programme that helps students build workplace ready skills, enhance their CV and gain formal recognition for extracurricular achievements.

1,300

postgraduate students

75

courses

80th

in the QS World University Rankings 2027

Glasgow  United Kingdom

main campus

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About the College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences

The College is organised into eight Schools, each focussed on key strategic research and teaching themes, and supported by College Services. Our research generates income of around £120m per annum and is focussed on improving the health and quality of life of humans and animals across the globe. Our Schools deliver internationally recognised research-led undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes and build upon the diversity of our College's extensive research activity, providing our students with a rich stimulating learning environment which prepares them for a wide variety of careers ranging from clinical medicine and veterinary medicine to biological and environmental science.

The College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences is home to over 2,900 staff and over 8,600 students and has a turnover of around £300m per annum. We cultivate a wide range of strategic partnerships with public and private stakeholders.



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Main campus

University of Glasgow

Glasgow

Scotland

United Kingdom

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Biological Sciences (4) Medicine (26) Nursing & Health (27) Social Work (32) Food Sciences (15) Psychology (31) Law (22) Veterinary Sciences (35) Agriculture (1) Engineering (12) Environmental Sciences (13) Computer Science (8) Politics & Government (30) Education (11) Business & Management (5) Economics (10) Sociology (33) Communication & Media Studies (7)