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University of Edinburgh, School of Biological Sciences Masters Degrees

We have 12 University of Edinburgh, School of Biological Sciences Masters Degrees

Our vibrant community of staff and students are continuing a 400-year history of scientific exploration with innovative work that seeks to shape tomorrow’s world.

We are constantly seeking to shed light on the secrets of life through our wide-ranging research – more than half of which was assessed as world-leading in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014. This places us in the UK’s top three for overall research quality and confirms our position as one of the world’s leading biological science departments.

Through our membership of Scottish Universities Life Sciences Alliance, we work with colleagues in other institutions to maintain the country’s world-class research base. Our commitment to pioneering science, supported by a healthy flow of grant funding, helps create an environment where world firsts are possible. For example, the first genetically engineered vaccine against hepatitis B was developed here at the School of Biological Sciences. By joining us you will experience a unique opportunity to examine life processes at the very highest level.

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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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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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Masters courses

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

 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

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

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

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

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

 On campus  Full time

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

Evolutionary Genetics MSc

University of Edinburgh  | 
School of Biological Sciences

This programme focuses on the application of quantitative and population genetics to evolutionary biology, emphasising the conceptual underpinnings of the field. View course

 On campus  Full time

Human Complex Trait Genetics MSc

University of Edinburgh  | 
School of Biological Sciences

This programme focuses on the application of quantitative genetics to understanding the genetics of complex traits in humans, emphasising the conceptual underpinnings of the field. 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

 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

 On campus  Full time
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