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The University of Edinburgh: Biological Sciences
| Institution | The University of Edinburgh View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Biological Sciences |
| Web | https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying |
| Study type | Research |
Summary
Become part of our postgraduate research community and engage in a specialised research project, mentored by two knowledgeable and extensively published supervisors.
Our School is one of the largest biology departments in the UK. With a team of over 270 active supervisors, including 70 experts from various industries, we are equipped to accommodate a diverse range of research topics. We strongly encourage interdisciplinary research and collaborate closely with professionals in the physical sciences, engineering, medical, and veterinary sciences.
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
| Level | SCQF Level 12 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on the University of Edinburgh website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | King's Buildings West Mains Rd Edinburgh EH9 3JW |
| Level | SCQF Level 12 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on the University of Edinburgh website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | King's Buildings West Mains Rd Edinburgh EH9 3JW |
MSc (Res)
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on the University of Edinburgh website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | King's Buildings West Mains Rd Edinburgh EH9 3JW |
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on the University of Edinburgh website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | King's Buildings West Mains Rd Edinburgh EH9 3JW |
Edinburgh. Extraordinary futures await.
The University of Edinburgh is one of the world's top universities, consistently ranked in the world top 50, and placed 34th in the QS World University Rankings 2026.
Our position as one of Britain’s leading research universities was reaffirmed by the results of the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF). The University of Edinburgh is one of the world’s top research-intensive universities, ranked 4th in the UK for research power (Times Higher Education, Overall Ranking of Institutions), with 90% of our research activity classified as world leading or internationally excellent in the 2021 Research …
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