Program Overview
The Biomedical 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 Biomedical 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 21,350 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,600 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Biomedical Sciences programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Theme selection
- Biomedical Imaging
- Cardiovascular Biology
- Cell Communication
- Genes & Disease
- Integrative Neuroscience
- Reproductive Sciences
- Theme allocation
- scientific thinking
- how to consider research papers
- how to keep a proper lab book
- how to get the most out of your MSc
- health & safety
- animal health and welfare
- rough guide to data analysis
- intellectual property, commercialisation and patents
- science on the global stage
- communicating science
- Research project one
- Research paper
- Marking
- Research project two
- Project plan
- Research paper
- Marking
- Skills development
- Effective Presentations
- Writing Up Science
- Project Planning
- Ethics in Scientific Research
- Workshops and resources
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You must have a strong degree in the sciences (biological, chemical or physical). The degree must be at least at the UK level of an upper second class degree (2.1) or the equivalent from non-UK universities.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 21,350 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,600 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 21,350 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,600 (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 14 September 2026
- Start Date 14 September 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months