Better health, better futures
Transforming health in society by working with people, populations and data.
The Usher Institute sits within the Edinburgh Medical School in the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine. We are also the Health and Social Care Data-Driven Innovation Hub, part of the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal.
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We bring together world-class applied and translational research and innovation to help improve health and care across the world.

Our innovative thinking and strategic partnerships result in real-world impact. We work with the commercial, public and third sectors.

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Join the Usher Innovation Community as we seek to drive advances in health and social care through the application of data science, bringing together academics, service professionals and industry.

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We offer taught degrees both on-campus and online, and research degrees.

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