MSc by Research in Biomedical Sciences (Life Sciences)

Essential Update

Please note that the details provided on our website are based on restrictions related to Covid-19 being removed.  Should restrictions remain in place, changes to the delivery of the programme may be required.  An update will be provided in early March 2021.

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This one-year, full time programme provides an excellent grounding for PhD or other academic study in the Biomedical Sciences.

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The programme includes core skills, seminars, taught modules and laboratory projects in our well-resourced laboratories which are at the cutting-edge of Biomedical research.

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Hear what our students say about life studying in Edinburgh, the University's inspiring community, and the value of experiencing research in a lab-based learning environment.

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Tuition fees and scholarship opportunities.

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Submit your application form online using the University of Edinburgh Postgraduate Degree Finder.