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PostgraduateMSc

Science and Health Communication

University of Manchester
Manchester, England
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1 yearDuration
£7,100Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in creative arts and design with the MSc Science and Health Communication at University of Manchester. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Our MSc Science and Health Communication course is ideal if you are interested inscience, technology, medicine, health care, mathematics or engineering and want to work in the field of science and health communication. You will develop the skills required to work in a range of sectors, including science and health-related media; public policy around science and health; engagement, outreach, and PPIE; science and health institutions; cultural institutions; the charity sector; and other related fields. Developed by the Centre for the History of Science, Technology and Medicine and Manchester ... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating.

What You'll Learn

Science Communication: Theory and Practice
Health Communication and Public Engagement
Media
Policy and Science Governance
Ethics in Science and Health Communication
History of Science
Technology and Medicine
Research Methods for Communication Studies
Innovation
Society and Stakeholder Communication
Dissertation or Major Project in Science Communication
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£7,100

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£7,100

Home Student Fee

£16,300

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 Manchester

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,500£26,000£29,500
3 years£15,500£21,000£26,500
5 years£24,500£29,000£35,500
Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

90%Working
53%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-01-04 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About University of Manchester

University of Manchester offers Science and Health Communication as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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