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Masters Degrees in Biological Sciences, Scotland, United Kingdom

We have 174 Masters Degrees in Biological Sciences, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Abertay University

Abertay University provides a close-knit, supportive community on a compact campus in Dundee. With around 4,400 on-campus students, we're known for our pioneering degrees, having launched the world’s first video games degree in 1997 and the first ethical hacking degree in 2006. Ranked Scotland's Top Modern University (Guardian University Guide 2026), Abertay offers a broad range of postgraduate courses in accounting, science, technology, art, counselling, and professional disciplines, all geared towards preparing students for the future job market. We're committed to sustainability, widening access to education, and delivering research with real-world impact. Abertay is a place where innovation thrives, and students are empowered to transform their lives and the world around them.

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SRUC - Scotland’s Rural College

Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) prides itself on developing its students and staff to lead the way. Through postgraduate study, students deepen their knowledge in their chosen area, giving them a distinct advantage over their industry peers. It is our mission to create and mobilise knowledge and talent, to partner locally and globally to benefit the natural economy. Education, research, and consultancy (through SAC Consulting) at SRUC grows the natural economy. A natural economy fuelled by responsible use of the world's natural resources: people, land, energy, water, animals and plants. By working in partnership, we focus on solving the challenges our planet faces, including climate change, biodiversity and access to nutritious food and clean water.

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University of Glasgow

The University of Glasgow has been changing the world since 1451. We are a world top 100 university and a member of the prestigious Russell Group of leading UK research universities. Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, including eight Nobel Laureates, two UK Prime Ministers, three First Ministers of Scotland, 10 Fellows of the Royal Society and 11 Fellows of the British Academy. Our past achievements inspire our current world changers. As a globally connected university, we work in partnership with others across the world to advance global solutions to real world problems.

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University of Stirling

The University of Stirling is an international university committed to helping students Be the Difference in the world. Based in the heart of Scotland, Stirling is a place where ability – not background – is valued, and teaching, employability and facilities are all rated five-star (QS Stars University Ratings 2024). That’s just part of the reason Stirling was shortlisted for University of the Year in the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards 2024, rated top 30 in the UK for postgraduate teaching (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2024) and number one in the UK for campus environment (The International Student Barometer 2024).   Stirling is also the proud holder of a Silver award from the Athena Swan Charter in recognition of the University’s commitment to advancing gender equality. With over 90 postgraduate courses, including a portfolio of online courses, we equip our graduates with the knowledge, expertise and employability skills needed to succeed in the workplace.

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University of Strathclyde

The University of Strathclyde is a leading international technological university based in the heart of Glasgow – Scotland’s largest, most cosmopolitan city. Founded in 1796 as a ‘place of useful learning’, the university is home to around 30,000 students from more than 140 countries. The University has delivered academic excellence through world-class research and education for over 200 years. This is underpinned by a commitment to innovation and impact, flexibility and collaboration with business, government, industry and tech.

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University of St Andrews

Founded in 1413, the University of St Andrews is Scotland’s oldest university and the third oldest in the English-speaking world. Today, it is globally recognised for its academic excellence, research impact, and distinctive student experience. St Andrews is committed to expanding international partnerships, advancing digital education, and fostering a diverse, inclusive community. With world-leading research in areas such as climate science, energy ethics, and global health, St Andrews continues to shape solutions to some of the most pressing challenges of our time. Our vibrant international community and growing digital footprint ensure that a St Andrews education reaches learners across the globe.

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Edinburgh Napier University

Edinburgh Napier University is a modern, ambitious and innovative university located in Edinburgh, Scotland’s vibrant capital. At Edinburgh Napier staff and support teams nurture talent and create knowledge that shapes communities around Scotland and across the world. Their innovative research across five specialised faculties, ensures Edinburgh Napier graduates are well-prepared for the workforce, supported by strong industry links with employers and businesses. Edinburgh Napier has been consistently voted by students as number one in Edinburgh for student satisfaction in the UK’s ‘National Student Survey’ for the last five years! It is a strong community of students and staff, all driven by a shared passion for making a difference in the world.

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Glasgow Caledonian University

Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) is a welcoming, values-led university with campuses in the heart of Glasgow and London. As we celebrate 150 years since our founding, we remain committed to enabling students to succeed in their careers and make a positive impact in the world. Ranked in the top 40 UK universities nationally (The Times and Sunday Times 2026) and recognised as the UK’s University of the Year for Graduate Jobs (Daily Mail 2026), we bring together over 22,000 students from more than 100 countries in a truly global community.

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Heriot-Watt University

Heriot-Watt University is a world-leading institution with strong links to international industry driven by our research and innovation in STEM, business and design. With a rich heritage stretching back to 1821, we are a truly global university bringing together scholars and subject matter experts to offer a wide range of Masters courses across full time, part time and online study models. We’re in the top 13% of universities in Europe (QS Europe Rankings 2026), and students at Heriot-Watt have access to pioneering research and teaching, with almost 90% of the university’s research output ranked as world-leading and internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2021). Heriot-Watt is 1st in Scotland and 2nd in the UK for positive graduate outcomes in the 2024 Graduate Outcomes survey. Plus, Heriot-Watt produces the highest percentage of CEOs and Managing Directors in Scotland (Novuna 2025). This is thanks to career-focused degrees and lifetime support from our award-winning careers team.

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University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh. Extraordinary futures await. The University of Edinburgh, founded in 1583, is an internationally renowned centre for teaching and research. We are widely regarded as one of the most prestigious universities in Europe, consistently placed among the top 50 leading universities in the world (Times Higher Education World Rankings) and placed 34th in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Our students have been making an impact on the world for more than 400 years. Each year is different – every individual, every degree, every campus experience is unique and a vital part of our mission to make the world a better place.

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University of the West of Scotland

University of the West of Scotland (UWS) is a leading modern university that combines academic excellence with real-world impact. With campuses across the West of Scotland and London, UWS offers a dynamic and supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to innovate, grow, and succeed. UWS delivers high-quality education in state-of-the-art facilities, fostering a diverse and inclusive community - which is one of the reasons UWS has been ranked 26th in the world for impact on reducing in equalities (THE Impact Rankings 2025).

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University of the Highlands and Islands

The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) is an integrated university that offers a broader range of options than any single college or university can. UHI are part of a new breed of tertiary institutions, the only one in Scotland and one of only a few in Europe that offers flexible and supported learning from access level to PhD, which suits more people at more levels for more reasons. We have 31,000 students at the heart of what we do and our greatest strength is the diversity and flexibility of our partnership, which empowers us to deliver more. We are proud of our unique place and deep roots in our communities and this makes our teaching and research more connected to their needs. You’ll find us throughout the Highlands and Islands, Moray and Perthshire and online from wherever you want to study. UHI - where learning means more.

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University of Aberdeen

Founded in 1495, the University of Aberdeen is the fifth oldest University in the UK and is home to a diverse community of over 14,000 students from more than 130 different countries. We are ranked 3rd in Scotland and Top 20 in the UK in the Guardian University Guide 2026. At the forefront of change and discovery for over 530 years, the University of Aberdeen has a proud history of teaching and research excellence, and has been awarded the prestigious Queen’s Anniversary Prize - the highest honour for UK further and higher education - on two occasions. The University is also associated with five Nobel Prizes across chemistry, physics, medicine and nutrition.

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School of Biological Sciences

The School of Biological Sciences at the University of Edinburgh is based at the King’s Buildings campus, located in the south of Scotland’s capital city and approximately two miles from the centre of Edinburgh. We are one of the largest biology departments in the United Kingdom, and our staff and students contribute to a vibrant academic community, each with a shared vision to shape tomorrow’s world. We offer twelve on-campus masters programmes spanning the breadth of the Biological Sciences. Our postgraduate teaching derives from our research strengths, and you will learn from scientists of international repute. Through our world-leading research, teaching, innovation and impact, we strive to solve real-world problems of local, national and international relevance. By studying with us you will be in an exceptional position to help make the future better for generations to come.

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School of Divinity

The School of Divinity at the University of Edinburgh is one of the largest centres in the UK for the study of religion. This means we can offer our students a wide range of specialist degree programmes and course options. In addition, we have eight active research centres and networks and regular research seminars. These make for a stimulating environment for postgraduate research study and provide many opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration. <br> Our postgraduate department offers you the chance to engage with cutting-edge research on theology and religion in a wide variety of areas. For us, learning is something that staff and students do together through our dedicated and diverse community. We have around 150 postgraduate students and 300 undergraduates, who are drawn from many parts of the world. Nearly 40 full-time academic staff include internationally respected scholars in a wide range of specialisms.

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School of Engineering

Engineering is an exciting, hands-on subject that will inspire you to challenge the way things are done, to think creatively and develop solutions that will genuinely make a difference to the world. <br></br> Join us and you can contribute to the transition to a lower-carbon future, including next-generation materials and processes, devices for medical diagnosis, data-driven innovation, energy, robotics, and AI systems, and help make infrastructure and the environment safer and healthier.

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School of GeoSciences

Our world is facing many significant and complex challenges. Rising inequality and the mass displacement of people, urbanisation, unprecedented rates of climate and environmental change and associated extreme events, and finite natural resources all pose formidable challenges for the future. By studying with us you will be in an exceptional position to help make the future better. Spanning a wide range of physical and social sciences, and the humanities, we are internationally renowned for our approach to interdisciplinary research and teaching. Through our world-leading research, teaching, innovation and impact, we strive to solve real-world problems of local, national and international relevance. You will be uniquely placed to address local and global issues relating to inequality and vulnerability; urban precarity; nature; cultural meanings; development and sustainability; climate and environmental change; natural resources; and natural hazards, risk and resilience.

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School of Chemistry

The School of Chemistry at the University of Edinburgh is set on the beautiful King’s Buildings campus. The University of Edinburgh placed 34th in the QS World University rankings 2026. Our world class chemistry research, teaching and facilities attract ambitious and talented students from around the world, who want to make a difference to current and future global issues. During your time with us in the amazing city of Edinburgh, you will have the opportunity to not only develop a practical knowledge of your chosen subject. We will also help you nurture and develop your transferable, communication and leadership skills, helping you steer your chemistry career to new levels.

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Moray House School of Education and Sport

Moray House School of Education and Sport (MHSES), University of Edinburgh, has been making a major contribution and impact to the fields of education and sport both in Scotland and worldwide for almost 200 years. In that time, our staff, students and alumni have influenced and transformed learning, teaching, and wider educational and sport policy in the UK and beyond. We are the leading School of Education and Sport in Scotland – ranked first for research breadth and quality in Education and Sport, and third in the UK (REF 2021). We consistently rank in the top tiers of global education and sport-related studies. Ranked Top 20 worldwide for Education and Sport (QS 2024), we're a leading centre for research impact and teaching excellence. We are deeply committed to social justice, inclusivity, diversity, and accessibility. Our aim in all our work is to significantly impact the education, wellbeing and development of children, young people and adults, through problem-solving in the fields of education and sport.

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School of Social and Political Science

For as long as we have society, we’ll need social scientists. Edinburgh is the ideal place to study social and political science. The city is the capital of Scotland and home to the Scottish Government, the Scottish Parliament and the country’s highest courts, as well as the world’s largest arts festival. It provides a rich environment where students can achieve their potential.

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Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies

The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies at the University of Edinburgh is an internationally-recognised institution providing veterinary education, research, and clinical practice. With a strong commitment to innovative teaching methods and combining multiple subjects or disciplines to approach topics from different perspectives, we provide an exceptional learning experience for our students. Our online postgraduate programmes offer opportunities to advance your knowledge and skills in veterinary medicine, and aligned subjects, with the flexibility to study from anywhere in the world.

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Edinburgh Medical School

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.

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College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences

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.

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Environmental Risk Management (Dumfries campus) - MSc

University of Glasgow  | 
College of Social Sciences

The Masters in Environmental Risk Management will provide you with an in-depth understanding of how risks from natural hazards materialise and affect societies globally. View course

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Ecology & Environmental Monitoring (Dumfries Campus) - MSc

University of Glasgow  | 
College of Social Sciences

The global biodiversity crisis and threats to global sustainable development have highlighted the need for specialists in species identification, population monitoring, and conservation. View course

 On campus  Part time  Full time  Scholarships available

Data Science for Biology MSc

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. View course

 On campus  Full time

Synthetic Biology and Biotechnology MSc

University of Edinburgh  | 
School of Biological Sciences

Synthetic biology, also referred to as engineering biology, is a multidisciplinary area that seeks to provide novel solutions for medicine… View course

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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. View course

 On campus  Full time

Data Science for Ecology & Epidemiology - MSc

University of Glasgow  | 
College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences

Become a specialist in the data science of the natural world. View course

 On campus  Full time

Biochemistry MSc

University of Edinburgh  | 
School of Biological Sciences

Biochemistry is fundamental to most areas of life-science. View course

 On campus  Full time

Bioinformatics MSc

University of Edinburgh  | 
School of Biological Sciences

Bioinformatics is an interdisciplinary field that develops methods and software tools for understanding biological data. View course

 On campus  Full time

Biotechnology MSc

University of Edinburgh  | 
School of Biological Sciences

Changing demographics and growing demand for food, fuel, agricultural and environmental sustainability are among the key challenges the world faces today. View course

 On campus  Full time

Bioengineering MScR

University of Edinburgh  | 
School of Engineering

Bioengineering is a highly interdisciplinary research area that forges connections between engineering, physical sciences, biology and medicine. View course

 On campus  Part time  Full time

Mathematical Biology (MSc)

University of St Andrews  | 
School of Mathematics and Statistics

Gain in-demand skills in mathematical biology, opening doors to academic research and thriving industries like biotechnology, biomedical, healthcare, and pharmaceuticals. View course

 On campus  Full time

Quantitative Genetics and Genome Analysis MSc

University of Edinburgh  | 
School of Biological Sciences

This degree could be for you if you are interested in any subject of study that uses quantitative genetic approaches… View course

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Biodiversity and Taxonomy of Plants MSc

University of Edinburgh  | 
School of Biological Sciences

Understanding plant diversity and resources has never been more important. View course

 On campus  Part time  Full time

Drug Discovery and Translational Biology MSc

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… View course

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Animal Breeding and Genetics MSc

University of Edinburgh  | 
School of Biological Sciences

This programme focuses on the conceptual underpinnings and application of quantitative genetics and genomics to animal breeding. View course

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