The University of Edinburgh
Informatics: ANC: Machine Learning, Computational Neuroscience, Computational Biology MSc (Res)
The University of Edinburgh

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Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 30 graduates of Informatics: ANC: Machine Learning, Computational Neuroscience, Computational Biology MSc (Res) at The University of Edinburgh for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Finance, Banking, Corporate Finance, Fintech.

Overall student satisfaction
76 /100
30 total respondents
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Finance, Banking, Corporate Finance, Fintech

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Finance, Banking, Corporate Finance, Fintech at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £27500 £30500 £41500
25-75 percentile range £22500 - £35000 £25500 - £37000 £33500 - £51500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Finance, Banking, Corporate Finance, Fintech

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £24406 £25995 £31508
25-75 percentile range £21389 - £28940 £19811 - £33751 £23339 - £42744

Course Description

The Institute for Adaptive and Neural Computation (ANC) is a world-leading institute dedicated to the theoretical and empirical study of adaptive processes in both artificial and biological systems. We are one of the UK’s largest and most prestigious academic teams in these fields.

We foster world-class interdisciplinary and collaborative research bringing together a range of disciplines.

Our research falls into three areas:

  • machine learning

  • computational neuroscience

  • computational biology

In machine learning we develop probabilistic methods that find patterns and structure in data, and apply them to scientific and technological problems. Applications include areas as diverse as astronomy, health sciences and computing.

In computational neuroscience and neuroinformatics we study how the brain processes information, and analyse and interpret data from neuroscientific experiments.

The focus in the computational biology area is to develop computational strategies to store, analyse and model a variety of biological data (from protein measurements to insect behavioural data).

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Informatics: ANC: Machine Learning, Computational Neuroscience, Computational Biology MSc (Res) at The University of Edinburgh

75% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
25% Business and public service associate professionals

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Informatics: ANC: Machine Learning, Computational Neuroscience, Computational Biology, MSc (Res), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

University Rankings

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among 20 universities in Scotland
based on 40 different rankings

Positions of The University of Edinburgh in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of The University of Edinburgh in related subject specific rankings.

Computer Science

    • #2 
    • #14 
    Computer Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #29 
    Computer Science
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 17 January, 2025]
    • #1 
    • #259 
    Computer Science
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 01 September, 2024]

See all 40 university rankings of The University of Edinburgh

About The University of Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh is located in the Scottish city of the same name, and is one of the oldest universities in the entire United Kingdom, having opened in the year 1583. The university enjoys a strong reputation for its contributions to international research efforts, which is reflected in their inclusion in the Russell Group, Universitas 21, and Una Europa. Edinburgh offers its residents a historic yet modern city, with a lively nightlife scene, reliable public transport, and friendly locals.

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FAQ about Informatics: ANC: Machine Learning, Computational Neuroscience, Computational Biology MSc (Res) The University of Edinburgh

  • The median salary of graduates of this course was £25250 15 months after graduation, £30500 3 years after graduation and £41500 after graduation.

  • Business, Research and Administrative Professionals (75%), Business and public service associate professionals (25%),

  • 30 graduates rated the course 76. This means that 76% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.

  • Informatics: ANC: Machine Learning, Computational Neuroscience, Computational Biology MSc (Res) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at The University of Edinburgh.

  • It is very difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 195 which makes it one of the 2.99% most difficult courses to enter among all Neuroscience students in the UK.