Overview

The Animal Biosciences programme at The University of Edinburgh provides foundation knowledge about the functioning of the animal body. We explore applications of basic animal sciences to veterinary and human medicine, the livestock industry and food security.

You will acquire expert scientific knowledge and practical skills in animal sciences, veterinary and human medicine, the livestock industry and food security.

Career opportunities

This programme develops theoretical knowledge and practical skills, giving you a number of potential career development options in academia or industry.

We envisage that at least 50 per cent of our graduates will find a PhD placement after this MSc.

Our programme has been tailored to fulfil industry demand in vivo skills and a wide range of our industrial partners have told us that graduates from this programme will be attractive employees.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Foundations of Animal Science

One Health and Comparative Animal Models

Laboratory Tools for the Biosciences

Avian Biology and Development

Analytical Methods in Animal Biosciences

One Health, Zoonoses and Emerging Infections

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

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Language

English

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

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General requirements

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in biological, veterinary or medical sciences. You will preferably have a working knowledge of molecular and cell biology and some laboratory experience.

Tuition Fees

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33000 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

14500 GBP / year

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Living costs

Edinburgh

United Kingdom

725 - 1167 GBP / month

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Funding

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