MSc Sport, Health and Wellness Management at University of Aberdeen

Programme overview

Our MSc Sport, Health and Wellness Management is a pioneering postgraduate programme that brings together two of the University of Aberdeen's areas of greatest strength: our internationally recognised expertise in sport and exercise science, medical sciences and nutrition, and our business school's core competencies in management, marketing, finance and human resources. This is the first postgraduate programme in Scotland and the UK to combine health and wellness with sport management, equipping you to work across a sector that is evolving rapidly as individuals and organisations rethink how they exercise, eat and manage their health. This MSc is jointly delivered by the School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition (SMMSN) and the Business School, giving you the best of both worlds: scientific grounding in exercise physiology, nutrition and athlete health alongside the management, marketing and finance skills needed to succeed in sport, health and wellness organisations of any size, or as an entrepreneur in your own right.

Duration: 1 year (12 months) or 2 years (24 months) | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: September | Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Stage 1 compulsory courses: Stage 2.

Career pathways

Graduates of this programme are well placed for roles in the management of sport, exercise and wellness organisations, or as entrepreneurs advising athletes, fitness enthusiasts and individuals making lifestyle changes to improve their health. Opportunities also exist in healthcare settings such as hospitals and clinics, in research roles contributing to advancements in sport and exercise or biomedical science, and in academic posts as educators and researchers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements Applicants will usually possess an Honours degree (at 2:2 level or above) in a relevant subject such as sports and exercise science, health science, nutrition, business or management, or be able to demonstrate equivalent professional experience in the sport, health or business sector. Qualifications The information below is provided as a guide only and does not guarantee entry to the University of Aberdeen. You can apply to this MSc if you have: A 2:2 UK honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject Other relevant qualifications and professional experience with supportive references

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

Duration: 1 year (12 months) or 2 years (24 months)

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

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