Live and study in Edinburgh while learning from the best in medical and veterinary sciences
Learn from world-renowned experts and explore the intersection of innovation and expertise with our taught postgraduate programmes.
Nestled in and around the historic and dynamic city of Edinburgh, our campuses are renowned for their cutting-edge medical and veterinary education. As a student here, you'll gain skills and knowledge to prepare you to address pressing health challenges effectively.
Shape an extraordinary future in human and animal health with us.
Studying on campus
Each of our campus-based programmes is delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials and seminars, as well as practical and lab work. The degree concludes with a dissertation. Our Masters degrees take 12 months to complete, with the exception of taught Dentistry programmes (MClinDent and DClinDent) which take between 24 and 36 months.
Our taught masters degrees
Visit the programme websites below to find out more about each Masters (MSc) degree:
University rankings
The University of Edinburgh is ranked 27th in the world, according to the QS World University Rankings 2025, which places the University in the top 2% of higher education institutions worldwide.
According to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024, we’re also ranked:
- 9th in the world for veterinary science.
- Joint 19th in the world for anatomy and physiology.
- 22nd in the world for medicine.
College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine rankings and key facts
Taught Dental Programmes
We also offer the following taught dental programmes (MClinDent and DClinDent). Click on the links below to find out more information.
Hear from one of our students
Virtual Campus Tours
Watch our Video, "Virtual Tour | College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine" (MediaHopper)
The video above tours some of our buildings from across the College.
You can also find a virtual map of the entire University of Edinburgh campus using the link below.
Student Blogs
Laura - Why I decided to apply for an on-campus Masters degree
Kayla - The start of my MPH adventure
For even more blogs, visit our Student Blogs website.
"I have learned so much through doing my dissertation."
Although it has been a tough journey, I have to say that I have learned so much through doing my dissertation, and I now see clear connections between the public health field and education systems. My favourite part by far was conducting the interviews for my study.
Kayla, Master of Public Health
Got a question for us?
If you have any questions for us, you can contact the Postgraduate Admissions Office.
Details of how to get in touch are available here:
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