Due to high demand, we operate application and selection deadlines for some of our postgraduate programmes. You can apply up until the final selection deadline listed for the programme, although we encourage you to apply as soon as possible so that we have enough time to process your application. This is particularly important if you are also applying for funding or will require a visa. Applications may close earlier than published deadlines if there is exceptionally high demand. Please note programmes may close early due to high demand.A small number of offers may be made to outstanding candidates on an ongoing basis; however, most applications will be held until each published selection round deadline (see the list below) and then considered together. Following each selection round deadline:Applicants who are being made an offer will be notified by email.Applicants who have been unsuccessful will be notified by email.Applicants still being considered will have their application carried forward to the next round.We expect to make decisions for each selection round by the dates shown below. Applied Animal Behaviour and Animal Welfare MScDeadlines for all fee statusesSelection roundApplication deadlinePlaces awarded by111 December 202622 January 202725 March 202726 March 202737 May 202728 May 202749 July 202723 July 2027Deadlines for UK/Scotland fee statusThis round is only open to applicants who are eligible for the UK/Scotland fee rate, including the EU/EEA Pre-settled Scotland fee status.If you apply with another fee status in this round your application will be rejected.Selection roundApplication deadlinePlaces awarded by520 August 202727 August 2027Neuroscience (Integrative Neuroscience) MScRSelection roundApplication deadlineDecision date11 February 202726 February 202722 April 202730 April 202732 June 202730 June 2027Clinical Animal Behaviour (Online Learning)Selection roundApplication deadlinePlaces awarded by122 January 2027 12 February 202722 April 202723 April 2027325 June 202730 July 2027Public Health MPHDeadlines for all fee statusesSelection roundApplication deadlinePlaces awarded by111 December 202631 December 2026219 February 20275 March 2027316 April 202730 April 2027418 June 20272 July 2027Deadlines for UK/Scotland fee statusThis round is only open to applicants who are eligible for the UK/Scotland fee rate, including the EU/EEA Pre-settled Scotland fee status.If you apply with another fee status in this round, your application will be rejected.Selection roundApplication deadlinePlaces awarded by520 August 202727 August 2027 This article was published on Thursday 4 December 2025