Clinical Sciences

Current students

Welcome to the Deanery of Clinical Sciences.

The Deanery of Clinical Sciences is comprised of the Centre for Cardiovascular Science, the Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences, the Centre for Inflammation Research, the Centre for Regenerative Medicine, the Centre for Reproductive Health, the Edinburgh Dental Institute and Edinburgh Imaging, based mainly at the Little France campus (BioQuarter) and also the Western General Hospital, the Royal Edinburgh Hospital and the Royal Hospital for Sick Children.  The Edinburgh Dental Institute is located in the Lauriston Building at the central University campus. 

We strive to promote a culture of respect and inclusion of people from all backgrounds that nurtures excellence, leadership and innovation.

As a student with the Deanery of Clinical Sciences you will have a team of staff available to help you with any queries.  If you are a Research student based in one of our Centres, you will have a Supervisor and also a Centre Administrator.  A Taught student will have a Student Adviser as well as the Programme Administrator.  You should be aware that regulation of student activity is undertaken both by the College and the Clinical Sciences Teaching Organisation Offices.  Both agencies have excellent websites and staff are always happy to help with any enquiry. 

We wish you good luck in your studies.

Postgraduate Taught

All students will be assigned a Student Advisors and Cohort Lead who will support you throughout your time at the University, giving you pastoral and academic support.  You, as a Tutee, will work with your Cohort Lead to reflect on your academic performance, how this contributes to your aspirations and helps you to engage as a member of a community of learners. The Student Administrators will also assist you throughout your time at University.

Postgraduate Research

Student Support

Undergraduate

All students will be assigned a Student Advisors, Professional Mentor and Cohort Lead who will support you throughout your time at the University, giving you pastoral and academic support. You, as a Tutee, will work with your Cohort Lead to reflect on your academic performance, how this contributes to your aspirations and helps you to engage as a member of a community of learners. The Student Administrators will also assist you throughout your time at University.

Student Support and Wellbeing

As well as a strong commitment to teaching and learning, the Deanery recognises the need to provide good student support services.

New Students

Welcome to the Deanery of Clinical Sciences.