Program Overview
The Biomedical Sciences (Integrative Physiology) at The University of Edinburgh is a MRes 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 (Integrative Physiology) 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 6.5
- Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Biomedical Sciences (Integrative Physiology) programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
PhD
The first year of PhD studies is probationary. Your supervisor will assess your training needs and suggest relevant training opportunities. You must pass an annual review to successfully progress to the next year of study.
You are strongly encouraged to attend research seminars and generic skills training programmes provided by the University. You also have the opportunity to act as demonstrators for undergraduate teaching.
In Year 1, you may have the opportunity to participate in relevant taught modules of several associated MSc courses.
Annual reviews
Year 1
You will submit a 10-week report and a 9-month report, which are both assessed by the thesis committee. The 10-week report is a short report outlining the project. The 9-month report is an extended version of the report and includes a literature survey.
At the first annual review meeting, you will deliver an oral presentation of your work to the thesis committee.
Year 2
Your progress is assessed at the annual review meeting.
Year 3
Your progress is assessed at the annual review meeting. To be awarded a PhD, you must submit your final thesis and defend it in an oral examination, which is assessed according to the University's regulations.
MSc by Research
The MSc by Research is a full-time 1-year (or part-time 2-year) research project carried out under supervision. You will have two supervisors.
This programme has no formally taught components and is therefore only suitable for highly motivated students with a clear idea of their research interests and goals, and significant theoretical or practical knowledge of a chosen field.
An MScR provides excellent training in laboratory research and a strong grounding for further study at PhD level.
After three months of study, you will deliver a short presentation and report of completed and proposed work to supervisors. At the end of the year, you will submit a dissertation and be assessed for the award of MSc by Research.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
A UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent.
English language requirements
All applicants must have one of the following qualifications as evidence of their English language ability:
an undergraduate or masters degree, that was taught and assessed in English in a majority English speaking country as defined by UK Visas and Immigration
- IELTS Academic: total 6.5 (at least 6.0 in each module)
- TOEFL-iBT: total 92 (at least 20 in each module)
- PTE(A): total 61 (at least 56 in each of the "Communicative Skills" sections; the "Enabling Skills" sections are not considered)
- CAE and CPE: total 176 (at least 169 in each module)
- Trinity ISE: ISE II with distinctions in all four components
Degrees taught and assessed in English must be no more than two and a half years old at the beginning of your degree programme. Language tests must be no more than two years old at the beginning of your degree programme.
Academic Technology Approval Scheme
If you are not an EU, EEA or Swiss national, you may need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme clearance certificate in order to study this programme.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
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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- Start Date April 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months