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35 Master's degrees offered by the university

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
Clinical Anatomy
The Clinical Anatomy programme from The University of Edinburgh is tailored specifically for intercalating medical or dental students.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.