About Medical Sciences in University of Aberdeen
Cutting edge research aimed at understanding the human body, how it functions, and its response to infection and disease.
The Institute of Medical Sciences is home to principal investigators who lead cutting edge molecular and cell biology research in a variety of fields.
Our Research
An exciting range of PhD opportunities are available across our research programmes:
Molecular mechanisms of infection and host defence.
Elucidating the cellular and molecular mechanisms that underpin life-long human health and disease.
Bringing together and advancing the fields of basic and applied physiology, pharmacology, endocrinology, biochemistry and drug discovery.
- Translational Neuroscience
Studying neuronal function and malfunction from single genes and molecules to humans.
Careers
There are many opportunities at the University of Aberdeen to develop your knowledge, gain experience and build a competitive set of skills to enhance your employability. This is essential for your future career success. The Careers and Employability Service can help you to plan your career and support your choices throughout your time with us, from first to final year – and beyond.
Academic qualification equivalents
- A score of 50 - 70% from a well ranked public institution is considered comparable to a UK 2.2
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : Overall - 6.5 with: Listening - 5.5; Reading - 6.0; Speaking - 5.5; Writing - 6.0
- TOEFL : Overall - 90 with: Listening - 17; Reading - 21; Speaking - 20; Writing - 21
- PTE : Overall - 62 with: Listening - 51; Reading - 54; Speaking - 51; Writing - 54
University of Aberdeen Highlights
| % International Students |
33 % |
| Male/Female Ratio |
1 : 1.16 |
| Endowments Value |
Pound 45 million |
| No.of Campuses |
5 |
| Yearly Hostel & Meals Expense |
£14,300-18,000 |
University of Aberdeen Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
Aberdeen manages to provide a fixed fee structure throughout the program for international students so that they can project the amount in advance.
- The undergraduate arts fee starts from £17,200 and for sciences, it’s around £19,700.
- The postgraduate fee is variable and depends upon the degree chosen and discount of around 20% can be availed by Alumni of college
- For Undergraduate arts degree annual fee is of £ 17,200 which adds up for £68,800 and for engineering it is £19,700 and a total of £78,800.
- As per the calculation done by college the minimum cost of living in the U.K which covers all the basic expenses is around £1,000.
| Program type |
Per year fee |
| Undergraduate Arts |
£17,200 |
| Undergraduate Science |
£19,700 |
| Postgraduate Research |
£16,500 |
| Cost of living per year* |
Around £1,000 |
Aberdeen University Cost of Attendance
Aberdeen manages to provide a fixed fee structure throughout the program for international students so that they can project the amount in advance. Details for 2021-2022 academic session are tabulated below:
| Type of Expense |
Annual Fees (GBP) |
| Tuition Fees |
| Undergraduate Arts Courses |
17,200 |
| Undergraduate Science Courses |
19,700 |
| Postgraduate Taught Courses |
20,000- 30,000 |
| Postgraduate Research Courses |
16,500 |
| Cost of Living |
| Accommodation |
5,500-7,800 |
| Books & Supplies |
1,000-1,500 |
| Transportation |
500-1,000 |
| Miscellaneous |
1,500-2,500 |
