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Master of Biological Sciences
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- 4, 1, 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A three-year BSc applying biology to health, Biotechnology, Conservation and sustainability, With an MBiol option.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply concepts and methods in Biological Sciences to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in and a final project.. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Hospitals
- Biotech companies (UK Biocentre
- Oxford Nanopore)
- Zoos and conservation trusts
- Bioscience
- Biotechnology and healthcare
- Environmental agencies and consultancies
Curriculum
- Year 1 builds a foundation in being a bioscientist with an optional residential field course. Year 2 deepens molecular biology
- Cell biology and genomes and adds computational skills. Year 3 (or 4 with placement) specialises
- With options from molecular biology of cancer to wildlife conservation
- And a final project.
Entry requirements
Academic
- A UK 2:1 honours degree
- or international equivalent
- In a relevant subject
- You should have some research experience and be able to demonstrate that you have a good understanding of the field you propose to study.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree with excellent or very good classification in a relevant subject, Research proposal, Two references.
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research Proposal.
How to apply
- Check the programme's entry requirements and application deadlines on its degree finder page. Identify a supervisor and prepare a research proposal if the programme asks for one. Apply online through the Apply section of the programme page. The page states whether an application fee applies. Provide an academic CV
- Proposal
- Transcripts
- Two references and English language evidence. Attend an interview if the programme requires one. Accept the offer when it arrives. Apply early if you need a visa
- As the page advises.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £40,900, £41,160, £33,600 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £35 GBP |
| Deposit | £6,700 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | King's Buildings campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Biological Sciences |
| Department | General Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 480,120,240 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4, 1, 2 years.
Tuition is £40,900, £41,160, £33,600 GBP per year. The application fee is £35 GBP. The deposit is £6,700 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,539 GBP.
An interview is required.

