Our organisational structure

Our schools and institutes explained.

The College comprises six schools. You'll find brief outlines and videos about the work of each of the schools below.

The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies is a world leader in veterinary education, research and practice.

It provides outstanding veterinary education using an award-winning curriculum, innovative teaching methods and an interdisciplinary environment.

 Our clinical services - Hospital for Small Animals and Large Animal Practice - are among the most influential centres for clinical care in the UK.

Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies website


The Head of School and Director of Professional Services describe the work of the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies.

Formally established in 1726, Edinburgh Medical School delivers teaching and degree programmes for the Medicine (MBChB) degree, biomedical undergraduate and taught postgraduate programmes.

Edinburgh Medical School website


The Head of School and Director of Professional Services describe the work of the Edinburgh Medical School .

Working to improve the lives of people living with genetic disease and cancer. Home to the Institute of Genetics and Cancer.

School of Genetics and Cancer


The Head of School and Director of Professional Services describe the work of the School of Genetics and Cancer.

Transforming health in society by working with people, populations and data. Home to the Usher Institute.

School of Population Health Sciences


The Head of School and Director of Professional Services describe the work of the School of Population Health Sciences.

Scientists, clinicians and students at the school study tissue regeneration and repair to advance human health and reproductive outcomes. Home to the Institute for Regeneration and Repair.

School of Regeneration and Repair


The Head of School and Director of Professional Services describe the work of the School of Regeneration and Repair.

Neuroscience, cardiovascular, metabolic and psychiatric research, tackling some of the most significant health challenges we face in the world today. Home to the Institute for Neuroscience and Cardiovascular Research. 

School of Neurological and Cardiovascular Sciences


The Head of School and Director of Professional Services describe the work of the School of Neurological and Cardiovascular Sciences.

Research institutes and centres

Five of our schools are home to a research institute. 

In turn, these institutes are made up of research centres. You can find a complete list of all our research institutes and centres via this link. 

Institutes and centres

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