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35 Master's degrees offered by the university

Operational Research with Data Science
The MSc in Operational Research with Data Science at The University of Edinburgh will show you how to use mathematical techniques to tackle real-life problems ranging from scheduling flights and routing mobile phone calls, over optimising power systems and logistic networks, to managing investments and minimising risks.

Statistics with Data Science
The University of Edinburgh offers an MSc in Statistics with Data Science that trains the next generation of statisticians to become expert data scientists with knowledge and experience of well-established methodologies and recent advances.

Biotechnology
This Biotechnology programme at The University of Edinburgh investigates both the scientific and the economic basis for current biotechnologies and considers areas where future demand is likely to come from.

Data Science for Biology
The Data Science for Biology course at The University of Edinburgh uses concepts from data science to train students in a generic set of skills that can be adapted to solve problems in a flexible way across different types of data.

Analytical Chemistry
This Analytical Chemistry degree at The University of Edinburgh covers both the theory and the applications of many of the commonly used techniques in modern analytical chemistry, introducing students to the principles of the “analytical process” and data analysis, interpretation, and presentation.

Quantitative Genetics and Genome Analysis
The Quantitative Genetics and Genome Analysis programme from The University of Edinburgh offers a small course experience taught by active members of the quantitative genetic research community.

Medicinal and Biological Chemistry
This Medicinal and Biological Chemistry programme from The University of Edinburgh explores the role of biomolecules in life, disease and biotechnology from a chemical perspective.

Human Complex Trait Genetics
This Human Complex Trait Genetics programme from The University of Edinburgh focuses on the application of quantitative genetics to understanding the genetics of complex traits in humans, emphasising the conceptual underpinnings of the field. It also offers rigorous training in statistical genetics and exposure to other applications of quantitative genetics.

Biochemistry
This Biochemistry programme at The University of Edinburgh aims to equip students with a deep understanding of biological molecules, and of the biochemical and biophysical techniques that are used to study them.

Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (Online Learning)
If you are looking to deepen your understanding of infectious diseases and clinical microbiology while continuing to work, this Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (Online Learning) course at The University of Edinburgh is designed for you.

Operational Research with Computational Optimization
This Operational Research with Computational Optimization programme from The University of Edinburgh will show you how to use mathematical techniques to tackle real-life problems ranging from scheduling flights and routing mobile phone calls, over optimising power systems and logistic networks, to managing investments and minimising risks.
Clinical Anatomy
The Clinical Anatomy programme from The University of Edinburgh is tailored specifically for intercalating medical or dental students.

Synthetic Biology and Biotechnology
This Synthetic Biology and Biotechnology programme at The University of Edinburgh is a fast-paced and dynamic programme of study. Your studies will draw on the latest research in the fields of synthetic biology, (bio)engineering and biotechnology.

Theoretical Physics
This Theoretical Physics programme from The University of Edinburgh is designed to prepare you for a research career in academia or industry by introducing advanced ideas and techniques that are applicable in a wide range of research areas, while emphasising the underlying physics concepts.

Particle and Nuclear Physics
The Particle and Nuclear Physics programme from The University of Edinburgh brings together advanced experimental techniques, computational techniques, and theoretical understanding. The experiments are typically large collaborations working at international laboratories using highly sophisticated detectors.

Materials Chemistry
The Materials Chemistry programme from The University of Edinburgh offers you the opportunity to take several taught courses, including an introduction to laboratory techniques and research methods pertinent to materials chemistry.

Human Cognitive Neuropsychology
This Human Cognitive Neuropsychology programme at The University of Edinburgh offers you the opportunity to receive intensive training and specialist knowledge within human cognitive neuropsychology, cognitive neuroscience and related fields of study.

Evolutionary Genetics
This Evolutionary Genetics programme at The University of Edinburgh focuses on the application of quantitative and population genetics to evolutionary biology, emphasising the conceptual underpinnings of the field.

Computational Applied Mathematics
The Computational Applied Mathematics degree from The University of Edinburgh provides its students with the strong foundations needed to contribute to these advances and become science and technology leaders. It equips them with vital skills in mathematical and statistical modelling, numerical methods, machine learning and high-performance computing.

Statistics and Operational Research
This Statistics and Operational Research programme from The University of Edinburgh will help you develop professionally in the theory and practice of statistics and operational research (OR), providing the foundations for a successful career.