MSc Science Communications at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

The MSc Science Communications trains students in science communication skills ranging from journalism to social media content management, taught by more than ten practitioners in their fields.

Duration: 12 months full-time | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Semester 1: Generative AI in Scientific Communications, Science Journalism, Science TV Production and Scientific Writing for Medical Communications. Semester 2: Digital Media, Introduction to Medical Communications and Science in Public Spaces. Semester 3: a Science Communications Project, with industry placements available.

Career pathways

Example jobs include copywriter, freelance writer, medical editor, medical writer and social media manager, with training from medical writing companies such as Ashfield and Allegro.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2.2 Honours degree (or non-UK equivalent) in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM), Journalism or Marketing. Applicants without a science degree provide a personal statement demonstrating scientific knowledge from education or work. International applicants: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no component below 6.0; TOEFL iBT 92 overall (tests taken from 21 January 2026); PTE Academic (test centre) 65 overall with Reading 60, Listening 60, Speaking 65, Writing 60. Other tests are accepted and a University pre-sessional course can also meet the requirement. Applications for September 2027 entry: UK applicants by 24 August 2027; international applicants apply in rounds from 1 October 2026 to 8 July 2027 (final decision date 29 July 2027).

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,063 a year (2027/28). Home and rest-of-UK full-time fee Source

International applicants: GBP 31,515 a year (2027/28). International and EU full-time fee Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time

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