Overview

Throughout the Biomedical Sciences (Life Sciences) MScR programme from The University of Edinburgh you will learn valuable research skills, biomedical laboratory techniques and a wide range of other transferable skills that will give you an advantage for the rest of your career.

You can also choose two themes that best suit your interests and career goals.

The Biomedical Sciences (Life Sciences) at The University of Edinburgh includes seminars, taught modules and two research projects in our world-recognised research laboratories.

We will also cover a range of valuable transferable skills including:

critical analysis of research papers

learning how to write a project grant application and literature review

data presentation and statistical analysis

Career opportunities:

This programme is an excellent stepping-stone to a PhD, or a career in Biomedical research or industry.

In addition, every year there are vacancies for PhD studentships in the School of Biomedical Sciences and staff are always on the lookout for the outstanding postgraduate students who are on this Programme to encourage them to apply.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Effective Presentations
Writing Up Science
Genes and Disease
Cancer Biology
Infection, Inflammation and Immunity

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-25 00:00:00

Language

English

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100

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Ecology View 73 other Masters in Ecology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in biological, chemical or physical sciences.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

37300 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 37300 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

10400 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10400 GBP per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Edinburgh

725 - 1167 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Biomedical Sciences (Life Sciences).

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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