Course
Biomedical Science
Offered by School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition
QS Biological Sciences
QS Biological Sciences Rank: Top 300 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #245
The University of Aberdeen's School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition is known for strong research in musculoskeletal health and nutrition science, in an affordable historic Scottish city.
Key advantages
- Strong musculoskeletal health and nutrition research
- Affordable historic Scottish city
- Good scholarship availability
- Historic medical education tradition
- Growing biomedical research reputation
- Strong student wellbeing support
- Programme & duration
- MSc: 1 year (full-time)
- Tuition (international)
- Approx. £21,000 – £26,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
- Intakes
- September (main intake)
- English requirement
- IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 5.5-6.0 per band)TOEFL iBT: 88PTE: 60
- Entry requirements
- 2:1 undergraduate degree in Biomedical Science or a related discipline. Personal statement and references required.
Employability & placement
Good graduate employment outcomes into biomedical research, nutrition science, and general biomedical science roles.
Student experience
Aberdeen offers an affordable, historic Scottish city experience. Strong sense of community in a smaller cohort.
Research strengths
Research in musculoskeletal health, nutrition science, and cancer research.