Overview

Our MSc in Applied Health Sciences is a uniquely flexible programme.Choose from a wide range of online and on-campus courses to build an MSc, Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) or Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert) at your own pace.

Tailor your qualification to your research interests and career goals. And choose to study 100% online or via a mix of online and on-campus courses.

Choose your entry route

This Applied Health Sciences programme at the University of Aberdeen has been designed with flexibility in mind. It gives you a choice of entry routes:

Enter directly to the MSc, PgDip, or PgCert.

Use our online short courses to earn an MSc, PgDip, or PgCert one or two short courses at a time.

Transfer from other relevant programmes delivered by our Institute of Applied Health Sciences. For example, if you’re studying for our PgCert in Research Methods for Health, you can use your credits towards a PgDip or MSc in Applied Health Sciences.

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 2025-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-08 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-08-11 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-09 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-12-02 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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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.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

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Tuition Fee

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International

8000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16000 GBP for the full programme during 24 months.
National

8000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16000 GBP for the full programme during 24 months.

Living costs for Aberdeen

729 - 1069 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Applied Health Sciences.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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