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Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate
University of Aberdeen · Postgraduate
£8,000scholarship value
- Available to all international students
- For postgraduate study
- Open to your course
1 yearDuration
£22,000Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate
Course Overview
Offered by University of Aberdeen, the MSc Bioarchaeological Science provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in biological sciences. Based in Aberdeen, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Bioarchaeological Science is at the forefront of the scientific study of the human past. This new programme incorporates the study of human osteoarchaeology and palaeopathology along with the advanced study of human remains through genetic and isotopic analysis. You will learn the latest scientific techniques for the extraction, analysis and presentation of DNA, protein, stable isotope and lipid data. International tuition fees are £22,000 per year, home/UK fees are £10,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £23,500 within three years, a 85% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Human Osteology and Skeletal Analysis
Ancient DNA and Genomics
Palaeopathology and Disease in the Past
Stable Isotope Analysis in Bioarchaeology
Biomolecular Extraction and Laboratory Techniques
Population Genetics and Human Evolution
Advanced Research Methods in Bioarchaeology
Dissertation in Bioarchaeological Science
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | 2:2 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 62 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£22,000
per year
Total Course Cost (12 months)£22,000
Home Student Fee
£10,000
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Aberdeen
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £23,000 | £25,000 | £28,000 |
| 3 years | £19,500 | £24,000 | £36,500 |
| 5 years | £24,000 | £32,000 | £41,500 |
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH03-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
75%Working
10%Studying
15%Work & Study
45%Professional Jobs
Official Data
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Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate
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£8,000scholarship value
- Available to all international students
- For postgraduate study
- Open to your course
About University of Aberdeen
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