Medical Art MSc at University of Dundee

Programme overview

This course trains students to create artwork for medical purposes such as patient information, medical teaching, pharmaceutical explanations and courtroom visuals. It is accredited by the Institute of Medical Illustrators. Students study anatomy using Thiel-embalmed cadavers, which retain realistic colour and texture.

Faculty: Faculty of Science, Engineering and Business | Duration: 12 months full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Study covers anatomy and observational drawing, anatomical illustration, specialist software for 2D illustrations, interactive 3D models and animations, and traditional and digital techniques including live briefs.

Career pathways

Graduates work in medical and anatomical education, medical communications, e-learning, medical publishing and the pharmaceutical industry. The course has links with the NHS, the Institute of Medical Illustrators and the Medical Artists' Association of Great Britain.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UK upper second-class honours (2:1) degree in art/design or a related medical or anatomical science; relevant professional experience is taken into account for applicants without graduate qualifications. Portfolio of 10-15 images showing competency in traditional and digital media, including several examples from direct observation such as life drawing, uploaded after the application is received. English language (international applicants): IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each component; PTE Academic UKVI 62 overall (writing 60, others 59); TOEFL iBT 87 overall (writing 19, listening 17, reading 18, speaking 22); LanguageCert Academic 65; Trinity ISE II Distinction. Nationals of some countries are exempt.

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,900 a year. Entry September 2027; per year of study. Same for Scotland, rest of UK and Republic of Ireland. Source

International applicants: GBP 24,150 a year. Entry September 2027; per year of study, before scholarships; may rise each January by up to 5% or CPI, whichever is higher. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time

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