Study in Edinburgh and become part of our thriving scientific community. Develop knowledge and skills in a specialised subject area. Study a taught postgraduate programme at a university ranked among the world’s best for medicine and veterinary science, and learn in a city built for ideas.Nestled in and around the historic and dynamic city of Edinburgh, our campuses are known for cutting-edge medical and veterinary education. As a student here, you’ll gain the skills and knowledge to address pressing health challenges effectively.Shape an extraordinary future in human and animal health with us. With safe, green areas and a multicultural community, Edinburgh is one of the best cities in the world to be a student (QS Best Student Cities 2026). What you can study We offer five on-campus masters degrees in the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine.Applied Animal Behaviour and Animal Welfare MSc – Gain a thorough grounding in animal behaviour and welfare across a broad range of real-world contexts, through practical visits to zoos, farms, abattoirs and research labs – backed by the support of leading animal welfare organisations including the RZSS, SSPCA and UFAW.Clinical Anatomy MSc – Designed for intercalating medical and dental students, this programme deepens your anatomical knowledge through cadaveric dissection and a clinically related research project – covering surgery, radiology and histology.Human Anatomy MSc – Build expertise across six strands of anatomical science – including cadaveric dissection, anatomy education and neuroanatomy – while gaining real teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate level.Public Health MPH – Study across epidemiology, global health, health promotion and policy – gaining the knowledge and skills to address pressing health challenges and drive meaningful change in communities worldwide.Science Communication and Public Engagement MSc – Develop the skills to communicate STEM topics to diverse audiences – through work placements, teaching from academics with practitioner experience, and a choice of research or practical dissertation project. University rankings The University of Edinburgh enjoys a global reputation as one of the world's best research universities and is consistently ranked in the top 50 higher education institutions worldwide.According to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025, we’re ranked:19th in the world for the overall subject area of life sciences and medicine.5th in the world for veterinary science.20th in the world for medicine.College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine rankings and key facts How to apply Application guidanceEntry requirementsFees and fundingMake an application Our campuses The College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine has many teaching and research facilities throughout Edinburgh, including:Edinburgh BioQuarterEaster BushCentral AreaWestern General HospitalRoyal Edinburgh Hospital This article was published on 2026-03-02