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Postgraduate study in Biological Sciences

  • Postgraduate study in Biological Sciences

Study Biological Sciences at University of Glasgow

Recognised and celebrated programmes:

  • Royal Society of Biology accrediation
  • Top 10 in the UK for Biological Sciences (THE Good University Guide)
  • World Top 100 for Biological Sciences (QS World University Rankings)

MSc Bioinformatics

Gain advanced biocomputing skills and experience working with large datasets, preparing you for PhD study or a career in industry.

MSc Biomedical Science

Crucial for clinical diagnosis of diseases and appropriate treatment of patients, biomedical science is vital to the operation of the NHS and related health industries.

MSc Biotechnology

Solve real world problems with advanced practical knowledge underpinning modern biotechnology and molecular genetic technologies.

MSc Clinical Pharmacology

Gain the essential skills required to function effectively as a clinical pharmacologist in the 21st century.

MSc Sport & Exercise Science & Medicine

This MSc enables you to specialise in physical activity and health, sports performance, or sports medicine.

MSc Food Security

Provides you with knowledge and skills relating to the broad topic of food security, incorporating socio-economic, animal and crop aspects.

What our international students say

We found a family here in friends and teachers. - Krisha Kirti Desai

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After staying in Glasgow for some time, making friends, meeting people, now Glasgow feels more like my home. - Zabibu Kabalika

Research facilities

Access to our world-leading research centres:

  • Living Laboratory
  • MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research
  • Wolfson Wohl Cancer Research Centre

Our international community

  • Over 300 Postgraduate students from China studying at the College of Medical Veterinary & Life Sciences (MVLS) in 2024
  • Diverse student population with students from over 60 countries (2024 admit)

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Our international officers

There’s lots to consider when applying for postgraduate study and our in-country officers are here to assist.

Xinjing Yin: Beijing international officer

Contact Xinjing Yin

Sichao Yu: Shanghai international officer

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Younan Li: Guangzhou international officer

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