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 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

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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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

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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62

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IELTS

6.5

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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

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

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Non-residents

8290 GBP / year

≈ 8290 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

8290 GBP / year

≈ 8290 GBP / year

Living costs

Aberdeen

United Kingdom

729 - 1069 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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Credits

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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Living costs

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