Usher Institute

Postgraduate Taught Degrees

Our postgraduate programmes aim to transform health in society by working with people, populations and data.

See our quick-glance programme overviews below. Follow individual programme links for more information regarding entry requirements, application procedures and funding opportunities.  We look forward to meeting you soon.

 

Online postgraduate degrees 

 

 On-campus postgraduate degree

 

Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) overview

Are you thinking of studying online with us? Watch a four-minute walkthrough of our virtual learning environment, presented by Matt Sanders, our expert Digital Education Support Officer. 

Video: Take a tour of our virtual learning environment
Are you thinking of studying online with us? Watch a four-minute walkthrough of our virtual learning environment, presented by Matt Sanders, our expert Digital Education Support Officer.

 

Short courses and professional development

We offer a number of short and standalone courses as professional development courses for people working in health and social care jobs and interested members of the wider public who want to study but either are not currently looking to take on a full academic qualification, or are looking to slowly build their learning and manage their financial commitments over a period of time.

Link to read more about the courses on offer

 

College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine Graduate School

The Usher Institute sits within the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine at The University of Edinburgh.

For a full list of Online Distance Learning Courses provided within the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, visit the Graduate School website.

College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine Graduate School website