Program Overview

MSc Science and Health Communication

Overview

The MSc Science and Health Communication is a postgraduate program designed to develop the skills needed for a career in science and health-related media, science policy, museums, outreach and engagement, and many other sectors, as well as research.

Entry Requirements

• We require an Upper Second honours degree from a UK university or overseas equivalent in:
  • science or health care
  • social sciences
  • policy studies
  • media studies or communications
  • the arts
• This course is both an advanced study course for experienced practitioners and a conversion route from other backgrounds.
• We may also consider applicants based on evidence of alternative study, research, or professional experience that meets the University's requirements.

Application and Selection

• Please apply via our online application form.
• See the application and selection section for details of the supporting documents we require.
• We recommend that you apply as early as possible.
• We reserve the right to close applications if the course is full.

Course Options

Course Overview

• Develop the skills you need for a career in science and health-related media, science policy, museums, outreach and engagement, and many other sectors, as well as research.
• Learn from academic experts and professionals working in museums and sciences centres, public engagement, media relations, science and medical writing, policy, public health, and radio, television, and film.
• Explore science and health communication research and practice.

Fees

• For entry in the academic year beginning September 2025, the tuition fees are as follows:
  • MSc (full-time)
    • UK students (per annum): £13,500
    • International, including EU, students (per annum): £31,000
  • MSc (part-time)
    • UK students (per annum): £6,750
    • International, including EU, students (per annum): £15,500

Policy on Additional Costs

• All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme.
• Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum, regardless of whether the programme in question is undergraduate or postgraduate taught, will be made clear to you at the point of application.

Scholarships/Sponsorships

• Some sources of funding are available.
• For current possibilities, please see the funding page on the Centre for the History of Science, Technology and Medicine website.
• Please note that funding application deadlines are usually significantly earlier than the course application deadline.
• The Catherine Chisholm scholarship is applicable to students from selected countries for this course.

Regulated by the Office for Students

• The University of Manchester is regulated by the Office for Students (OfS).
• The OfS aims to help students succeed in Higher Education by ensuring they receive excellent information and guidance, get high-quality education that prepares them for the future, and by protecting their interests.