Medical Sciences | The University of Edinburgh

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Course summary

Medical Sciences could be for you if you plan to enter a career in healthcare or a healthcare-related profession.

This programme examines the science behind the clinical practice of medicine. It addresses key principles relating to human health and disease, such as:

diagnosis
treatment
prevention
education

You will investigate the science and develop the skills you need to contribute to advances in medicine.

The programme develops three important themes:

the contribution of different disciplines to advances in the understanding and application of healthcare-related science
the role of basic research in advancing healthcare practice
social and ethical issues surrounding research and healthcare practice

How to apply

Application codes

Course code:: B100
Institution code:: E56

Open days

The University of Edinburgh - Postgraduate Discovery Day
18 Mar 2026, 09:00
Edinburgh

Historical entry grades data BETA

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Student Outcomes

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35 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

90 Go onto work and study

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