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Masters programmes
Seven taught programmes can be studied to either MSc or Diploma level. Research Masters degrees are also available.
Taught programmes
We offer seven taught Masters programmes leading to the degree of MSc (12 months including a research project) or to a Postgraduate Diploma (9 months).
Biodiversity and Taxonomy of Plants
Gain a wide knowledge of plant diversity and pure and applied taxonomy. This world-class course is taught with the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.
Bioinformatics
Use computer-based skills and tools to understand a wide range of biological problems through the wealth of data generated by modern technologies.
Biotechnology
A programme giving students research and development skills to create new products and services in the Biotechnology industry.
Drug Discovery and Translational Biology
Develop therapeutic compounds for human and animal health and as agents for disease control in plants, using techniques from structural biology, bioinformatics, chemistry and pharmacology.
Next Generation Drug Discovery (Distance Learning)
New for 2012, this distance learning programme is taught entirely online and aims to address the global problem of the falling rate at which new drugs come to market.
Systems and Synthetic Biology
Gain experience in one of the newest and leading edge areas in Biology, that of the systematic and rational application of engineering principles to the understanding and design of biological networks.
Quantitative Genetics and Genome Analysis
Apply quantitative genetics theory to practical problems in the biomedical and animals science industries, evolutionary genetics, human genetics, animal breeding and genome analysis.
Research programmes
We will also consider applications for Masters-length research projects (one or two years) leading to the award of MSc by Research or MPhil.
To discuss this option please contact the academic supervisor you would like to work with.
This article was published on Mar 28, 2012