Overview

Science communication involves sharing scientific ideas and research with a range of audiences. This can include the public, clients, or policy makers.

Health communication involves sharing healthcare and medical information with a range of audiences. This can include patients, doctors, and the public. It is often associated with specialist work with or for pharmaceutical companies. An example of this is medical writing.

In both cases, the aim is to make complex data and information easy to understand and act on.

Career

This Science and Health Communication course from University of Dundee provides you with a targeted training opportunity should you be interested in a career in the growing field of science and health communications.

Specialist agencies working in the pharmaceutical industries space have reported difficulty in recruiting suitably skilled applicants. This course has been developed to meet that need.

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Programme Structure

Modules include:

Scientific and Health Landscapes

Writing and Communication Skills for Health and Science

Tools, Software and Databases

Communication and Marketing Strategy

Science and Health Communication Industries and Contemporary Issues

Digital and Visual Communication

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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More details

Due to high demand, we recommend that you apply as soon as possible. Courses may close early if all vacancies are filled.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dundee, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Communication Studies Health Sciences View 182 other Masters in Communication Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Your degree should be in the sciences (life sciences, maths, physical sciences) or healthcare (medicine, dentistry, nursing, and allied professions)
Applicants with a UK 2:1 degree in communications media (arts, graphic design, marketing, communications) may also apply.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

23700 GBP / year

≈ 23700 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

11000 GBP / year

≈ 11000 GBP / year

Additional Details

England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland: £ 11,000 per year of study

Living costs

Dundee

United Kingdom

787 - 1494 GBP / month

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

Funding

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