Program Overview
The Biomedical Sciences (Life 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 (Life 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
- Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Biomedical Sciences (Life 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
- Cardiovascular Biology
- Cell Communication
- Genomics & Biological Pathways
- Mechanisms of Inflammatory Disease
- Reproductive Science 1
- Infectious Diseases
- Stem Cells, Tissue Injury and Regenerative Medicine - new theme for September 2017
- Biomedical Imaging
- Genes & Disease
- Genomic Technologies
- Molecular & Cellular Mechanism of Inflammation
- Reproductive Science 2
- Cancer Biology
- Biological Architecture
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Students are expected to have a good degree in the biological sciences (at least UK level of 2:1 or the equivalent from non-UK universities).
Students are required to have a good background in molecular biology, lab experience and training in multi-cellular biology. Students lacking in this background will not be eligible for the themes on developmental cell biology, infectious diseases, human genetics, cancer biology, and genetics and disease.
English Language Requirements
- IELTS 6.5 (with 6.0 in each section)
- TOEFL 580 (with 55 in each section and 4.0 in TWE)
- TOEFL 237 in CBT (with 21 in each section)
- TOEFL-iBT 92 (with at least 20 in each section)
- CPE Grade B or higher
- CAE Grade A
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
14 September 2026
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