Overview

The Applied Health Sciences M.Sc. at the University of Aberdeen provides a versatile and interdisciplinary approach to postgraduate medical education. This programme allows students to tailor their learning to specific professional interests, including global health, economics, and clinical research. By engaging with this curriculum, learners gain the high-level skills necessary to influence modern healthcare delivery and policy.

Why Applied Health Sciences at the University of Aberdeen?

The University of Aberdeen is a prestigious institution with over 500 years of academic excellence, currently ranked first in Scotland for research in Public Health and Health Services. The programme is delivered by the Institute of Applied Health Sciences, a multidisciplinary centre where active researchers and NHS professionals collaborate. Students benefit from the university's Queen’s Anniversary Prize-winning research, which has historically transformed clinical practices and medical legislation worldwide.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: GBP 16580 per full
National fee: GBP 16580 per full

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Syllabus

The curriculum is designed to be adaptable, allowing students to select modules that align with their specific career goals in the health sector. Modules may include:

Global Health
Health Data Science
Health Economics
Human Nutrition
Public Health
Research Methods

Careers with Applied Health Sciences

Graduates of this programme are well-equipped to secure senior roles across a variety of sectors within the global healthcare landscape. The qualification supports career progression into public health policy development, healthcare management, and clinical research coordination. Many alumni find opportunities within the NHS, international health organisations, and governmental health departments, utilising their specialised knowledge to improve patient outcomes and system efficiencies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Global Health
Health Data Science
Health Economics
Human Nutrition
Public Health

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-02 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-06 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-08 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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62

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Other requirements

General requirements

A health-related honours degree (a 2:2 or at least 60%), or
equivalent experience in healthcare practice or research.
We also consider applications from students with a pure science, social science or a humanities degree who have a keen interest in health.
These are our minimum requirements for direct entry to the MSc, PgDip or PgCert. They are given as a guide and do not guarantee entry.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

8290 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

8290 GBP / year

≈ 8290 GBP / year

Living costs

Aberdeen

United Kingdom

729 - 1069 GBP / month

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