Preparing for your studies

Hear from your programme director, have a look at recommended reading and (if applicable) find out about optional course choices.

Congratulations on securing a place on one of our Biological Sciences MSc programmes at the University of Edinburgh. We are looking forward to welcoming you to study with us.

The University of Edinburgh is ranked 15th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2023) with an international reputation for producing influential thinkers and leaders. Continuing a 400-year history of scientific exploration, you will become part of the School of Biological Sciences' vibrant scientific community of staff and students, whose excellent work is shaping tomorrow’s world.

You can find more specific information on your programme through the links below.

For those studying Biochemistry.

Information for students studying Biodiversity and Taxonomy of Plants.

Information for those on the Bioinformatics programme.

For students on our Biotechnology programme.

Information for those on the Data Science for Biology programme.

For students on our Drug Discovery and Translational Biology programme.

Information for students on our Ecology, Evolution and Biodiversity programme.

For those studying on one of our programmes in the Quantitative Genetics Suite.

For those studying Synthetic Biology & Biotechnology.

Information for students on our Systems and Synthetic Biology programme.