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Qualification
Master of Biology - MBiol
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Location
Central area campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
SEP
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Duration
5 Years
Course summary
Our flexible MBiol programme covers all aspects of Biological Sciences. Exploring the study of living organisms, you will learn about many topics from the interactions of different organisms and all elements of their environment, to how genes are expressed.Our skills-based curriculum will equip you with data analysis, programming and problem-solving skills, as well as teaching you effective communication, and independent thinking, preparing you to be a part of the next generation of scientific thinkers who apply their skills in various contexts.You will also gain practical experience through individual research projects in one of our academic research laboratories, or opt for a year-long work placement in an industry project in the final year.
Application deadline
14/01/2026
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University information
The University of Edinburgh
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University League Table
19th
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Campus address
Main Campus, Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH8 9YL, United Kingdom
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Subject ranking
7th out of 87 1
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Entry standards
/ Max 225191 85%7th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10082.0 82%10th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.00 75%81st
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