MSc by research

Our MSc by Research in Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Repair is a one-year, full-time, on-campus MSc by Research programme structured around two laboratory-based research projects.

This programme is based at the state of the art MRC Centre for Regenerative Medicine, a purpose-built research environment at the heart of Edinburgh BioQuarter with a track record in training over 170 PhD students.

This MSc is designed to prepare you for a research career in academia or industry, whether you have recently completed an undergraduate degree or are a professional who wants to pursue a career in research.

The programme capitalises on experienced group leaders who work across a range of disciplines and will teach key themes and principles in stem cell biology, developmental biology, regenerative medicine, inflammation research and tissue repair. You will become a well-rounded researcher by learning a range of practical biomedical research skills, data interpretation and presentation skills, and critical appraisal. You will gain valuable transferable skills that will be beneficial in a wide range of professions.

The University of Edinburgh is one of the world’s leading research universities. We are consistently ranked one of the top 50 universities in the world. The MRC Centre for Regenerative Medicine and Institute for Regeneration and Repair have a proven track record in translational research as part of the £42m UK Regenerative Medicine Platform. The centre is based at Edinburgh BioQuarter, which incorporates a major teaching hospital, University of Edinburgh Biomedical Research centres and business incubator premises.

Edinburgh is a vibrant and historic capital city - regularly voted as one of the most desirable places to live in the world - with world-famous cultural festivals and the mountains and beaches of Scotland on your doorstep.

Programme webpage and how to apply

Programme description

You will undertake two research projects in laboratories of the MRC Centre for Regenerative Medicine or collaborating centres, and write a research project proposal. You will attend lectures and seminars by experts from a variety of research backgrounds pertinent to stem cell biology, developmental biology, regenerative medicine, inflammation research and tissue repair.

You will learn critical thinking and manuscript reviewing skills by attending journal clubs and participating in discussion groups . You can build transferable skills, ranging from statistics to communication skills.

Take a virtual tour of our excellent facilities, guided by PhD student Sophie Quick.

Career opportunities

Graduates from our programme will be well-placed to successfully pursue a PhD in biomedicine or take on challenging professional roles in academia or healthcare industries.
The programme delivers bespoke, well-rounded, cross-disciplinary training that will develop skilled researchers uniquely equipped to capitalise on regenerative medicine’s potential to advance human health.

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