Program Overview
The Reproductive Sciences at The University of Edinburgh is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Reproductive Sciences programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 20,550 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,350 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Reproductive Sciences programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
The programme provides a core grounding in fundamental science and interlinked clinical translational aspects of reproductive health.
The programme is structured around:
- two research projects
- a research project proposal writing component
- programme-specific masterclasses and journal club
Research projects
The research projects are core components of the programme.
The research projects will provide you with training and practical experience of a wide range of current research tools and techniques in:
- cellular and molecular biology
- genetics
- developmental biology
- bioinformatics relevant for reproductive sciences
The projects will also provide you with:
- good research practice skills
- scientific writing skills
- analytical skills
Two 18-week research projects may be undertaken in:
- Laboratories at the Institute for Regeneration and Repair (IRR)
- Laboratories of collaborating centres or organisations
You will:
- Choose your projects from a list submitted by group leaders and professional experts, based on their current research and projects. Each research project bears 80 credits towards the programme total of 180 credits.
- We encourage students to explore their own project ideas with group leaders too.
- Present your findings at group meetings, a poster day and talks, including at the IRR MScR science retreat.
- Write up your project results as a dissertation to be submitted for formal assessment towards your MSc by Research degree.
Masterclasses and Journal Club
You will participate in masterclasses and an IRR MScR Journal Club that run throughout the academic year, typically on Friday mornings at IRR. The programme collaborates with experts who work across the life cycle of cell and gene therapy development and production, ranging from discovery science and phase I/II clinical trials to manufacturing of Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs). This will provide opportunities for students to learn from experts about this life cycle.
Seminars
Throughout the academic year students can attend seminars at the Institute for Regeneration and Repair, and wider University, delivered by internationally-recognised experts in the field of reproductive health and related biomedical fields.
Skills development
You will gain a wide range of generic professional and scientific skills such as developing effective communication skills, critical appraisal, and scientific writing through research dissertations and a grant application.
Postgraduate transferable skills courses are offered for free by the University and LinkedIn.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
A UK 2:1 undergraduate degree, or its international equivalent, in a relevant biological, medicine or veterinary medicine discipline is required.
Supporting documentation must be uploaded together with your application. You should have all this documentation ready before you start the process. If you do not upload these documents, this will delay the application process.
Please note when completing the online application form you are not required to complete a Research Proposal. You will select your first research project at the beginning of the programme. Please ignore any automatically generated emails requesting this information from you during the application process.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 20,550 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,350 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 20,550 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,350 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Edinburgh directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
University of Edinburgh (Universitas Academica Edinburgensis) is a historic and globally respected public research university in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, founded in 1583, making it one of the...
University Profile- Application Deadline 24 June 2026
- Start Date September 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months