The College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine's leadership team outline the College's mission and the role of each of our six schools. Latest news Home blood pressure tests may prevent heart attacksProtein linked to severe COVID and lung diseaseNew drug shows efficacy for multiple cancers in clinical trialLand policies should consider disease riskSabotaging cancer could open doors to new treatments Undergraduate study Study for an undergraduate degree programme at the College. Postgraduate study Online learningTaught degreesResearch degrees Our research Medical and veterinary medical research at the University of Edinburgh has impact in more than 100 countries, including many developing countries. Provocateurs at the Fringe Over a dozen College colleagues are taking part in The Provocateurs this year - the popular Edinburgh Fringe Festival series which drags academics out of their ivory towers to debate today’s burning issues and cutting edge research with audiences at the Stand Comedy Club. Tickets now on sale. 300 years of medicine The year 2026 marks 300 years of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Edinburgh. Alongside our year-long programme of events and activities, we will reflect on our past and chart a course towards a more equitable future. Institutes and centres The College is home to a number of institutes, focusing on specific areas of medical and veterinary research. About us The College comprises six schools where vets, medics and biomedical scientists work together and study the common causes of disease. Staff and current students College-wide information for staff and current students. Visiting students Considering coming to the College as a visiting or exchange student? Edinburgh Medical School Established in 1726, Edinburgh Medical School is internationally renowned for both teaching and research. The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies is a world leader in veterinary education, research, and clinical practice, at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. School of Regeneration and Repair At the School of Regeneration and Repair, our scientists, clinicians and students study tissue regeneration and repair to advance human health and reproductive outcomes. School of Genetics and Cancer At the School of Genetics and Cancer, our researchers and students work to improve the lives of people living with genetic disease and cancer. School of Population Health Sciences At the School of Population Health Sciences, our scientists, researchers and students seek to transform health in society by working with people, populations and data. School of Neurological and Cardiovascular Sciences Neuroscience, cardiovascular, metabolic and psychiatric research, tackling some of the most significant health challenges we face in the world today. This article was published on Monday 9 September 2024
