Course summary
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 Institute of Innovation Research, the course features masterclasses and project support from leading professionals in a wide range of sectors, together with experienced science and health communication professionals from across the University. You will spend time building up practical communication skills and thinking about the broad range of challenges that science communicators face. What does science communication do for society? Whose interests are furthered by science news? What are the ethical issues in the communication of health research? When we talk about public engagement, what kind of public do we mean? You will consider these and other questions through insights drawn from history, innovation and policy research, media studies, and the first-hand experience of long-serving communicators, and link these to practical skills. PhD with integrated master's If you're planning to undertake a PhD after your master's, our Integrated PhD programme will enable you to combine your postgraduate taught course with a related PhD project in biology, medicine or health. You can also visit this page for examples of projects related to integrated master's courses.
Entry requirements
We require an Upper Second honours degree from a UK university or overseas equivalent in: science or health care; social sciences; policy studies; media studies or communications; the arts. This course is both an advanced study course for experienced practitioners, and a conversion route from other backgrounds. We may also consider applicants based on evidence of alternative study, research or professional experience that meets the University's requirements.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in every component |
International students must demonstrate English proficiency through a secure and approved testing system. We ask for English language proof if you are from non-majority English speaking countries (a list of majority English speaking countries, as defined by the UK Home Office, can be found at Gov.uk). Specifically, we require a minimum of: IELTS: 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in every component.
See further information about requirements for your country.
https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/international/country-specific-information/
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
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Provider information
University of Manchester
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9PL