Our postgraduate programmes aim to transform health in society by working with people, populations and data. See our quick-glance programme overviews below. Follow individual programme links for more information regarding entry requirements, application procedures and funding opportunities. We look forward to meeting you soon. Expand allCollapse allOnline postgraduate degrees MSc EpidemiologyMSc Epidemiology - programme websiteWhat is it about?This part-time epidemiology programme will set the foundation for understanding and improving population health. It underpins medical research, investigates the causes of disease, and evaluates intervention to prevent or control disease. Watch the Open Day presentation recording to find out more. Link to presentation recordingWhy study this programme?You will work with real-world data to develop a portfolio of statistical and data science skills to tackle contemporary challenges. We will prepare you to take on leading roles in epidemiology, by developing the skills you will need to address contemporary population health problems. This flexible, online programme can be completed and adapted around a full schedule.Link to blog post: Five Reasons to Study an MSc Epidemiology with usWho is it for?If you are interested in developing specialist skills in the field of epidemiology, this exciting and challenging programme is for you. Graduates will be suitably qualified to pursue a range of careers across multiple sectors, including in academia, research, government, NGOs, charities, medical practice including public health and other health-related professions.For more information, contact: futurestudents@ed.ac.ukMSc Data Science for Health and Social CareData Science for Health and Social Care - programme websiteWhat is it about?Our suite of data-driven courses provides a foundation of knowledge and skills that will enable you to engage effectively with data-driven approaches in the health and social care sector. Watch the Open Day presentation recording to find out more. Link to presentation recordingWhy study this programme?This flexible, online programme can be completed and adapted around a full schedule. You will work with real-world data and will gain skills, capabilities, and competencies that will allow you to realise the value of data in your current role, and open new career paths and promotion opportunities as they arise across the health and social care sector.Who is it for?If you have a background in healthcare, social services or computing, our programme would be ideal for you. It has been designed to suit people at different career stages with varying exposures to data science.For more information, contact: futurestudents@ed.ac.ukMaster of Family Medicine (for health professionals)Master of Family Medicine - programme websiteWhat is it about?This part-time online learning degree develops the specialty of family medicine that delivers to the goals of primary health care and Universal Health Coverage (SDG3). It empowers and equips individuals to promote the development of compassionate, values-based and academic family medicine. Watch the Open Day presentation recording to find out more. Link to presentation recordingWhy study this programme?As a Family Medicine practitioner, you will become the “specialist generalist” providing continuous, comprehensive and co-ordinated care to patients throughout their lives. You will become a compassionate, competent and patient-centred family doctor, with the ability to provide comprehensive and effective management of a wide range of health problems.Who is it for?This programme is best suited to medical graduates and medical practitioners who have a vision for improving the way that healthcare is delivered for rural and poorer communities. It will be a valuable degree for doctors who wish to shape global health policy for more equitable and primary health-led care.For more information, contact: futurestudents@ed.ac.ukMSc Clinical TrialsMSc Clinical Trials - programme websiteWhat is it about?This part-time programme is designed for students who wish to move into the field of health care research, or are looking to develop their career by broadening their skills and understanding of the design, implementation, management and reporting of clinical trials to improve health outcomes. Watch the Open Day presentation recording to find out more. Link to presentation recordingWhy study this programme?With this programme, you will benefit from a high-quality learning environment which will support the demand for appropriately qualified new and existing health professionals who will lead clinical trials. The programme provides a tailored learning experience which targets our students' diverse and defined needs. Who is it for?This is a programme that is best suited to health professionals working in clinical trials, graduates in medicine, nursing, pharmacy, life sciences and other allied disciplines involved in clinical trials, including those wishing to move into a career in clinical trials.For more information, contact: futurestudents@ed.ac.ukMaster of Public Health (online)Master of Public Health (part-time) - programme websiteWhat is it about?This three-year, part-time, online programme will introduce you to a range of public health approaches and equip you for careers in public health practice and research. The curriculum is accredited by APHEA which is a prestigious mark of quality that very few Master of Public Health programmes have achieved. Join us and be part of the future of public health. Watch the open day presentation recording to learn more.Link to presentation recordingWhy study this programme?With this programme, students will be provided with a comprehensive public health education of the highest quality and will be equipped with extensive public health knowledge and skills, which will enhance employment prospects in the evolving public health arena. Watch this short animated video to find the top reasons students choose to study this programme. Link to videoWho is it for?This programme is aimed at those who wish to study for a postgraduate qualification alongside work or other commitments. It is also of benefit for students from a wide range of clinical or non-clinical backgrounds, including those working in a public health role, those who are keen to move into such a role in the future and those who are simply interested in public health.If you are looking to complete your Master of Public Health on-campus instead, please see the on-campus Master of Public Health programme.For more information, contact: futurestudents@ed.ac.ukPostgraduate Certificate in Global Health ChallengesPostgraduate Certificate in Global Health Challenges - programme websiteWhat is it about?This part-time, online programme looks at how multiple and increasingly diverse factors determine health and wellness across low, middle and high income countries. You will develop your understanding of major global health challenges, the factors that drive them, and the complexities of health policy to tackle them. Why study this programme?It draws on multidisciplinary expertise from across the university and beyond through the Global Health Academy, a global network of experts developing innovative solutions for the world's most challenging problems.Who is it for?People working, or considering a career, at the intersections of policy, practice and/or research in a range of sectors including government, international agencies, NGOs, private sector and academia.For more information, contact: futurestudents@ed.ac.uk On-campus postgraduate degreeMaster of Public Health (campus)Master of Public Health (full-time and part-time options) - programme websiteWhat is it about?This on-campus programme will introduce you to a range of public health approaches and equip you for careers in public health practice and research. With this programme, you will be equipped with extensive public health knowledge and skills, which will enhance your employment prospects in the evolving public health arena. Both full-time and part-time options are available.Why study this programme?Combining a history of excellence in public health research and training, this programme provides innovative new approaches to tackling public health issues in our globalised, modern world. A career after completing this degree may involve jobs in varied sectors such as the public/government, non-profit, academic and/or private sectors. Watch this short animated video to find the top reasons students choose to study this programme.Link to videoWho is it for?This programme is best suited to students who wish to study in-person in Edinburgh, Scotland. Our students come from a wide range of clinical or non-clinical backgrounds, including those with a public health background, those who are keen to move into such a role in the future and those who are simply interested in public health.If you require a more flexible, online Master of Public Health to continue work or other commitments, please see our three-year, part-time, online Master of Public Health programme.For more information, contact: futurestudents@ed.ac.uk Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) overviewAre you thinking of studying online with us? Watch a four-minute walkthrough of our virtual learning environment, presented by Matt Sanders, our expert Digital Education Support Officer. Short courses and professional developmentWe offer a number of short and standalone courses as professional development courses for people working in health and social care jobs and interested members of the wider public who want to study but either are not currently looking to take on a full academic qualification, or are looking to slowly build their learning and manage their financial commitments over a period of time.Link to read more about the courses on offer College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine Graduate SchoolThe Usher Institute sits within the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine at The University of Edinburgh.For a full list of Online Distance Learning Courses provided within the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, visit the Graduate School website.College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine Graduate School website Frequently Asked QuestionsFind out answers to our commonly asked questions here.Link to FAQ pageFind us on social media platformsLink to follow us on LinkedInLink to follow us on TwitterLink to follow us on FacebookLink to follow us on InstagramLink to follow us on YouTubeUsher Masters Alumni networkCo-created between recently graduated students and staff, the Usher Masters Alumni (UMA) network seeks to explore a new way of engaging alumni that extends and champions the notion of life-long learning through collaboration between alumni, current students and staff. You will be invited to join this group around the time of your graduation. The UMA network hosts joint student, staff, and alumni events aimed at transferable ‘real world’ skills, starting with the ‘Publishing your dissertation’ workshop, which featured Professor Harry Campbell. Prof Harry gave a great talk with advice on publishing papers based on dissertations and five fantastic graduates who have successfully published their dissertations giving advice and responding to student queries. Watch a recording of the eventUsher Institute Postgraduate e-Journal ClubOne of the ways we engage with our current and former students is through our e-journal club which is led by both staff and students. It was created as a way to participate in a collaborative education activity, focused on Evidence-Based Practice and critical appraisal of published research. The electronic Journal Club (eJC), involving postgraduate learners from a range of educational programmes, is set to further hone critical appraisal skills. Since most of our programmes include learners who are also healthcare professionals, we also see this development as an opportunity to support Evidence-Based Practice (EBP). In time, we hope to see further knowledge cascade to other practitioners at the forefront of healthcare service delivery. This is an opportunity for learners and staff to collaborate and engage in peer review of published articles and develop the critical skills needed for life long learning.The e-journal club is accessible when you become a student on our programme. Global Health AcademyOur programmes are affiliated with the University of Edinburgh's Global Health Academy.Global Health AcademyNews from across the Usher InstituteThe Usher Institute's monthly newsletter is called Illuminate, and features news and future events. You can also read past issues to decide if this subscription is right for you.Link to read more about Illuminate This article was published on 2024-09-24