MSc (Research) General Practice & Primary Care at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

Research degrees in General Practice and Primary Care are undertaken in the School of Health and Wellbeing. Projects are tailored around the expertise of supervisors and cover chronic illness and multimorbidity, cancer, digital health, implementation research and policy, inequalities and inclusion health, and medical education.

Faculty: School of Health and Wellbeing | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research projects use qualitative interviews, epidemiological analysis, systematic reviews and randomised controlled trials, with the opportunity for joint supervision by clinical and research-based academics.

Career pathways

Graduates continue in academia as research leaders or research associates, or take leading roles in healthcare and health policy organisations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Usually a 2.1 honours degree; candidates are also usually expected to have completed or be undertaking a Master's qualification. Documents: academic transcripts and degree certificates, CV, MVLS cover letter and two references. International applicants from non-English-speaking countries: IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with no subtest below 6.5 (equivalent TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic and other tests are accepted; tests must be taken within 2 years 5 months of the start date).

Requirements published at program group level.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). 2027/28 UK fee to be confirmed; 2026/27 fee shown; part-time is charged at half the full-time fee Source

International applicants: GBP 33,708 a year (2027/28). Annual full-time fee; part-time is charged at half the full-time fee Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

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