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35 Master's degrees offered by the university

Animal Breeding and Genetics
The Animal Breeding and Genetics programme offered by The University of Edinburgh focuses on the conceptual underpinnings and application of quantitative genetics and genomics to animal breeding.

Data-Driven Breeding and Genetics (Online Learning)
Improving global food security and shifting to sustainable agriculture with technological advances are key to achieving sustainable development.Despite selective breeding tools being applied for thousands of years, their use now is more important than ever. The Data-Driven Breeding and Genetics (Online Learning) is offered at The University of Edinburgh.

Mathematical Physics
This Mathematical 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.

Anatomical Sciences (Online Learning)
This Anatomical Sciences (Online Learning) programme at The University of Edinburgh offers a flexible, part-time route to a prestigious postgraduate qualification, wherever you are in the world.

Operational Research with Risk
This Operational Research with Risk programme from The University of Edinburgh will give an Operational Research perspective on risk and its management.
Neuroscience (Integrative Neuroscience)
The Neuroscience (Integrative Neuroscience) programme from The University of Edinburgh is designed to seamlessly transition you into doctoral studies or research-centric careers, the programme’s rigorous training and comprehensive research opportunities equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in academia or industry.

Cancer Biology and Precision Oncology (Online Learning)
The Cancer Biology and Precision Oncology (Online Learning) programme of The University of Edinburgh gives you the opportunity to explore the latest breakthroughs in oncology, wherever you are in the world.

Operational Research
The MSc in Operational Research at The University of Edinburgh allows you to specialise in an area that best suits your career goals.

Computational Mathematical Finance
The Computational Mathematical Finance course from The University of Edinburgh is a dynamic new programme with the aim to deliver high quality training in the theory of Mathematical Finance with strong emphasis on computational methods.

Applied Conservation Genetics with Wildlife Forensics (Online Learning)
The Applied Conservation Genetics with Wildlife Forensics (Online Learning) programme at The University of Edinburgh covers all essential aspects, from population genetic theory and data analysis to the considerations involved in interpreting and applying scientific findings to management, policy, and criminal investigation.

Drug Discovery and Translational Biology
This Drug Discovery and Translational Biology programme at The University of Edinburgh will help you explore the latest methods of developing drugs and therapeutic compounds for humans and animals, and disease control agents for plants.
Human Anatomy
Embark on a transformative journey into anatomical sciences with this Human Anatomy programme from The University of Edinburgh.

Astrobiology and Planetary Sciences
Astrobiology and the planetary sciences are rigorous interdisciplinary subjects. The Astrobiology and Planetary Sciences programme is offered at The University of Edinburgh.

Biodiversity and Taxonomy of Plants
This Biodiversity and Taxonomy of Plants programme at The University of Edinburgh is run jointly by the University of Edinburgh and the world-renowned Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE).

Bioinformatics
The aim of the Bioinformatics programme at The University of Edinburgh is to equip you with a strong background in biology, at the same time training you in the application and development of methods used to interpret the vast amounts of data generated by high-throughput 'omics' technologies, be they proteins or nucleic acids.