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35 Master's degrees offered by the university

Analytical Chemistry
This Analytical Chemistry degree at The University of Edinburgh covers both the theory and the applications of many of the commonly used techniques in modern analytical chemistry, introducing students to the principles of the “analytical process” and data analysis, interpretation, and presentation.

Medicinal and Biological Chemistry
This Medicinal and Biological Chemistry programme from The University of Edinburgh explores the role of biomolecules in life, disease and biotechnology from a chemical perspective.

Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (Online Learning)
If you are looking to deepen your understanding of infectious diseases and clinical microbiology while continuing to work, this Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (Online Learning) course at The University of Edinburgh is designed for you.

Theoretical Physics
This Theoretical Physics programme from The University of Edinburgh is designed to prepare you for a research career in academia or industry by introducing advanced ideas and techniques that are applicable in a wide range of research areas, while emphasising the underlying physics concepts.

Particle and Nuclear Physics
The Particle and Nuclear Physics programme from The University of Edinburgh brings together advanced experimental techniques, computational techniques, and theoretical understanding. The experiments are typically large collaborations working at international laboratories using highly sophisticated detectors.

Materials Chemistry
The Materials Chemistry programme from The University of Edinburgh offers you the opportunity to take several taught courses, including an introduction to laboratory techniques and research methods pertinent to materials chemistry.

Human Cognitive Neuropsychology
This Human Cognitive Neuropsychology programme at The University of Edinburgh offers you the opportunity to receive intensive training and specialist knowledge within human cognitive neuropsychology, cognitive neuroscience and related fields of study.

Data-Driven Breeding and Genetics (Online Learning)
Improving global food security and shifting to sustainable agriculture with technological advances are key to achieving sustainable development.Despite selective breeding tools being applied for thousands of years, their use now is more important than ever. The Data-Driven Breeding and Genetics (Online Learning) is offered at The University of Edinburgh.

Mathematical Physics
This Mathematical Physics programme from The University of Edinburgh is designed to prepare you for a research career in academia or industry by introducing advanced ideas and techniques that are applicable in a wide range of research areas, while emphasising the underlying physics concepts.

Anatomical Sciences (Online Learning)
This Anatomical Sciences (Online Learning) programme at The University of Edinburgh offers a flexible, part-time route to a prestigious postgraduate qualification, wherever you are in the world.

Cancer Biology and Precision Oncology (Online Learning)
The Cancer Biology and Precision Oncology (Online Learning) programme of The University of Edinburgh gives you the opportunity to explore the latest breakthroughs in oncology, wherever you are in the world.

Applied Conservation Genetics with Wildlife Forensics (Online Learning)
The Applied Conservation Genetics with Wildlife Forensics (Online Learning) programme at The University of Edinburgh covers all essential aspects, from population genetic theory and data analysis to the considerations involved in interpreting and applying scientific findings to management, policy, and criminal investigation.

Astrobiology and Planetary Sciences
Astrobiology and the planetary sciences are rigorous interdisciplinary subjects. The Astrobiology and Planetary Sciences programme is offered at The University of Edinburgh.

Operational Research with Data Science
The MSc in Operational Research with Data Science at The University of Edinburgh will show you how to use mathematical techniques to tackle real-life problems ranging from scheduling flights and routing mobile phone calls, over optimising power systems and logistic networks, to managing investments and minimising risks.

Statistics with Data Science
The University of Edinburgh offers an MSc in Statistics with Data Science that trains the next generation of statisticians to become expert data scientists with knowledge and experience of well-established methodologies and recent advances.

Operational Research with Computational Optimization
This Operational Research with Computational Optimization programme from The University of Edinburgh will show you how to use mathematical techniques to tackle real-life problems ranging from scheduling flights and routing mobile phone calls, over optimising power systems and logistic networks, to managing investments and minimising risks.

Computational Applied Mathematics
The Computational Applied Mathematics degree from The University of Edinburgh provides its students with the strong foundations needed to contribute to these advances and become science and technology leaders. It equips them with vital skills in mathematical and statistical modelling, numerical methods, machine learning and high-performance computing.

Statistics and Operational Research
This Statistics and Operational Research programme from The University of Edinburgh will help you develop professionally in the theory and practice of statistics and operational research (OR), providing the foundations for a successful career.

Operational Research with Risk
This Operational Research with Risk programme from The University of Edinburgh will give an Operational Research perspective on risk and its management.

Operational Research
The MSc in Operational Research at The University of Edinburgh allows you to specialise in an area that best suits your career goals.