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The University of Edinburgh: Medical Sciences
Institution | The University of Edinburgh View institution profile |
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Department | School of Clinical Sciences |
Web | http://www.ed.ac.uk/studying |
Study type | Research |
Summary
Study length
You can study this masters programme over:
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1 year full-time
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2 years part-time
Why choose this course?
The Masters in Medical Sciences (MMedSci) programme offers the opportunity to learn robust research skills that you may not gain elsewhere.
Medical training is often very full with the clinical skills and knowledge you have to learn, that there is little time to learn how to do research.
This degree in medical sciences allows you to complete a full range of research projects, supervised by principle investigators within the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine.
Who is the programme for?
The programme is designed for medical graduates wishing to carry out a dedicated year of research training.
You will have the option to choose an area of research relevant to you career aspirations. The extensive breadth and depth of biomedical research training carried out at the University of Edinburgh offers you, as a clinician in training, opportunities to find a research area suited to your goals.
MMedSci
Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
Location | Western General Hospital Crewe Road South Edinburgh EH4 2XU |
Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
Location | Western General Hospital Crewe Road South Edinburgh EH4 2XU |

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