Medical Sciences MMedSci by Research
The University of Edinburgh
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MMedSci - Master of Medical Science

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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.

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What students say
SR
Student Reviewer
01 Apr 21

Overall I am very happy with my experience here. So much so that i want to come back to do a Masters by Research next year. The staff have been really supportive and have tried..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
04 Apr 14

I am really happy with university, I believe the only thing I would like better would be a Nrmal flat, deffinetly better than halls. If you are coming to study a medical degree I..Read more

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Entry requirements

A medical degree (MBChB or equivalent).

Tuition fees

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£10,400 per year

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£35,300 per year

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Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

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£35,300 per year

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SR
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01 Apr 21
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Overall I am very happy with my experience here. So much so that i want to come back to do a Masters by Research next year. The staff have been really supportive and have tried...
Read more
SR
Student Reviewer
04 Apr 14
I am really happy with university, I believe the only thing I would like better would be a Nrmal flat, deffinetly better than halls. If you are coming to study a medical degree I...
Read more
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