Postgraduate Study
Edinburgh: Extraordinary Futures Await

Flexible part-time study for working professionals. Gain a prestigious  qualification, and boost your career without having to relocate.

Study in Edinburgh and become part of our thriving scientific community. Develop knowledge and skills in a specialised subject area.

Study a PhD or Masters by Research with us. Access world-class facilities and learn from the experts in your field of study.

Our community

Discover what studying with us is really like:

Postgraduate news and blog:  a great source of in-depth info on what to expect from us

Student stories:  hear from the scientists, medics and vets studying with us 

Student takeovers:  discover what a real day in the life of our students looks like 

Chat to our students: talk to real students through our dedicated chat tool

Information for visiting students on how to apply and what to do when you arrive. 

Visiting Students

Video: CMVM Postgraduate home page
Postgraduate study at the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine.

Hear From Our Students

Browse the playlist above or watch more videos here: Student videos

Edinburgh is regularly voted one of the most desirable places to live and study in the world. Our University has been intertwined with the city since our foundation in 1583.

About the University of Edinburgh

Living in Edinburgh

What to see and do

Student Life

How to get here

22nd in the world, QS World University Rankings 2024

The University of Edinburgh is ranked 22nd in the world, according to the latest QS World University Rankings 2024. 

We are also ranked 6th for Veterinary Science and 24th for Life Sciences and Medicine.

Detailed information on our degrees

In-depth information on our study programmes (this is updated yearly,  in advance of each academic year)

Generic PG study regulations

Programme specific regulations and curricula