Biomedical Sciences (Life Sciences) MScR
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
25 Jul 2025
EARLIEST START DATE
08 Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
GBP 37,300 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for international/EU | for scotland and rest of UK: GBP 10,400
Introduction
This one-year, full-time program provides an excellent grounding for a Ph.D. or another academic study in Biomedical Sciences.
You will learn valuable research skills, biomedical laboratory techniques, and a wide range of other transferable skills that will give you an advantage for the rest of your career.
You can also choose two themes that best suit your interests and career goals.
The program includes seminars, taught modules, and two research projects in our world-recognized research laboratories.
We will also cover a range of valuable transferable skills including:
- Critical analysis of research papers
- Learning how to write a project grant application and literature review
- Data presentation and statistical analysis
Career Opportunities
This programme is an excellent stepping-stone to a PhD or a career in biomedical research or industry.
In addition, every year there are vacancies for PhD studentships in the School of Biomedical Sciences and staff are always on the lookout for the outstanding postgraduate students who are on this programme to encourage them to apply.
Curriculum
The program includes core skills, seminars, taught modules, and laboratory projects in our well-resourced laboratories which are at the cutting edge of biomedical research.
You will carry out two 20-week-long research projects selected from the themes available. An assessed research proposal is also required for the second project.
Research themes
You will normally specify preferences for two research themes before the program begins.
Core skills week
The program begins with a core skills week designed to explore areas relevant to a career in the biomedical sciences through a series of lectures, tutorials, and workshops.
Research projects
After core skills week, you will choose a research theme meet supervisors, and discuss the research projects available. A diverse choice of projects is offered specifically to provide experience in a wide range of experimental techniques and research laboratories.
You will continue to develop your core skills relevant to biomedical sciences through a taught component of seminars, workshops, presentations, and tutorials.
- Research project one
At the end of the first research theme, you will again meet supervisors and discuss the projects available for the second research theme. You will carry out a research project based on this theme, during which a series of masterclasses in Biomedical Sciences will be given by leading Edinburgh researchers.
- Research project two
- Skills development
Throughout the year, you will also study transferable and research skills.
Compulsory courses
- Effective Presentations
- Writing Up Science
- Core Skills Course
- Research Project Proposal
Admissions
Program Tuition Fee
Scholarships and Funding
Funding for postgraduate study is different to undergraduate study, and many students need to combine funding sources to pay for their studies.
Most students use a combination of the following funding to pay their tuition fees and living costs:
- Borrowing money
- Taking out a loan
- Family support
- Personal savings
- Income from work
- Employer sponsorship
- Scholarships
UK government postgraduate loans
If you live in the UK, you may be able to apply for a postgraduate loan from one of the UK’s governments.
The type and amount of financial support you are eligible for will depend on:
- Your programme
- The duration of your studies
- Your tuition fee status
Programs studied on a part-time intermittent basis are not eligible.
Student Testimonials
Program Admission Requirements
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