MSc Medical Imaging at University of Aberdeen

Programme overview

Our MSc in Medical Imaging will give you a deep understanding of how technology can help detect and study disease. This programme is available to start in January or September. Apply now The University of Aberdeen has an internationally renowned reputation for the development of new techniques for medical imaging, including being the first place in the world to build and use a whole body Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanner.

Duration: 1 year (12 months) | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September / January | Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Stage 1 compulsory courses: Core Biomedical Physics Skills, Biomedical and Safety Topics in Healthcare, Imaging in Medicine – Ionising and Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen.

Career pathways

By studying an MSc in Medical imaging at the University of Aberdeen, you will have a solid grounding to pursue a career in healthcare and science. Although, it is not a vocational qualification (i.e. it doesn’t include any clinical or work-based placements) you will get a thorough grounding in the area and the skills required to pursue a number of different career paths.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A second-class honours degree in physical science or engineering. The programme is also open to students with a Biological Sciences or Life Sciences background. Applicants from non-physical science or engineering backgrounds must be prepared to undertake training in maths and physics as part of the programme. Please check the In My Country or Territory pages to find out if your degree is equivalent. Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate The CAH3 code for this degree is CAH07-01-01. Students who need a visa to live or study in the UK must to apply for ATAS clearance. The ATAS clearance certificate must be valid when you apply for a visa to enter the UK. To find out if you need to apply for ATAS clearance, please visit http://www.gov.uk/guidance/academic-technology-approval-scheme

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,100 a year (2026/27). UK fee. Reduced rate (University of Aberdeen Graduates): £7,000. Source

International applicants: GBP 23,000 a year (2026/27). EU / international fee. Reduced rate (Self-funded Students): £15,000. Source

Intake: September / January

Duration: 1 year (12 months)

Apply through the official page: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/how-to-apply/

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