Flexible online study in human, animal and ecosystem health
Through our flexible online programmes, we bridge disciplines and continents to help you develop the skills, knowledge and resilience you need to tackle some of the world's most pressing health challenges.
Whether you are passionate about advancing human medicine, veterinary practice or conservation, our range of programmes offers a unique platform to strengthen your expertise without stepping away from your professional commitments.
Under the guidance of world-class educators and researchers at one of the world’s top 50 universities, you’ll not only gain rigorous academic grounding but also become part of a vibrant community committed to excellence and innovation.
Explore our diverse programmes and find out how you can contribute to global health transformation, all while advancing your career and expanding your professional network.
Extraordinary careers are shaped here.
What our students think
Online masters in medicine and health
Applied Medical Image Analysis
Cancer Biology and Precision Oncology
Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
Data Science for Health and Social Care
Patient Safety and Clinical Human Factors
PET-MR Principles and Applications
Science Communication and Public Engagement
Stem Cells and Translational Neurology
Online masters in animal and veterinary sciences
Online masters in food and agriculture
"I am grateful for the opportunity to study when, where and how I can."
"What I like best about the programme is its flexibility and accessibility. With my unpredictable work schedule, I am grateful for the opportunity to study when, where and how I can."
Kristna, MSc Clinical Education
Why study with us?
- Flexibility: Our programmes are delivered part-time. Depending on your needs and level of commitment, you can choose to take a masters, or a shorter degree such as a PG Diploma or a PG Certificate. Shorter courses lasting around 5-10 weeks are also available. All our programmes are part-time. Learn more about our flexible study options.
- Prestige and reputation: The University of Edinburgh enjoys a global reputation as one of the world's best research universities. We are currently ranked 1st in the UK for Veterinary Medicine for the 5th year running, and 1st in the UK for Medicine (The Guardian Best UK Universities Guide 2022).
- Supportive learning environment: You will be supported by a team of experts, interactive learning platforms and a global community of learners.
- Learn from the best: Our programmes are led by experts in their fields, who are active researchers as well as practitioners. Our programmes are constantly evolving to reflect developments in research and practice.
Student blogs
Five good reasons to take an online PG degree – Kirsten
Returning to university at 47 to do an online masters – Yvonne
My experience as an online student – Matt
For more posts written by our students, visit our blog:
"It has provided me with the knowledge, skills and confidence to pursue further research opportunities."
"The MSc has provided me with the knowledge, skills and confidence to pursue further research opportunities. It also resulted in two publications in a high impact journal and the offer of a position in a major research project."
Lyndsay, MSc Primary Care Ophthalmology
Meet our teaching teams
Find out more about some of the staff behind our online programmes by clicking on the links below.
MSc Biodiversity, Wildlife and Ecosystem Health
MSc Data Science in Health and Social Care
MSc Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia
For more Q&As, tutor profiles and staff news, visit our Postgraduate Life blog.
Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) Results 2023
The College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine has performed well in the annual PTES results.
CMVM earned an 85% overall satisfaction rate, with 92% of respondents saying their course enhanced their academic ability.
A day in the life
Chat to current students
You can chat to some of our current online students using the Unibuddy app below.
Feel free to ask them questions about the programme and find out if an online degree is the right thing for you.
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