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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
Human Anatomy
Embark on a transformative journey into anatomical sciences with this Human Anatomy programme from The University of Edinburgh.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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.

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.

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.