University of Aberdeen

Upcoming intake

January (27/01/2025)

Deadline

December (02/12/2024)

Academic Requirement

**Please note that Admission Requirements for this program are being updated for the year 2025/26. These updated Admission Requirements will be updated here once the university finalizes the requirements.** Admission Requirements: Applicants will usually possess a health-related Honours degree (at a 2:2 level or at least 60%) or be able to demonstrate evidence of equivalent experience in health care practice or research. Students from non-health backgrounds who have Honours degrees (as above) in science, social science or humanities subjects and who are interested in a public health related career will also be considered for the programme. English Requirements: IELTS Academic: Overall - 6.5 with: Listening - 5.5; Reading - 6.0; Speaking - 5.5; Writing - 6.0 TOEFL iBT: Overall - 90 with: Listening - 17; Reading - 21; Speaking - 20; Writing - 21 PTE Academic: Overall - 62 with: Listening - 59; Reading - 59; Speaking - 59; Writing - 59 Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency: Overall - 176 with: Listening - 162; Reading - 169; Speaking - 162; Writing - 169 University of Aberdeen English Pre-Sessional Programme (PSE) (Valid for one year, refresher can be offered if out of date.): Pass. Pre-sessional Academic English Preparation (Programmes undertaken at other UK HEI’s, accredited by BALEAP) (Certification must be within the one year prior to commencement of your course.): Pass. LanguageCert Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing) Communicator B2 (Online / In-centre): Overall High Pass. Listening, Reading and Speaking 33 or above. Writing - 38 or above. Document Requirements: You will be required to supply the following documentation with your application as proof you meet the entry requirements of this degree programme. If you have not yet completed your current programme of study, then you can still apply and you can provide your Degree Certificate at a later date. CV: an up-to-date CV/Resumé. Degree Certificate: a degree certificate showing your qualifications. Degree Transcript: a full transcript showing all the subjects you studied and the marks you have achieved in your degree(s) (original & official English translation). Personal Statement: a detailed personal statement explaining your motivation for this particular programme.

Upcoming intake

January (27/01/2025)

Deadline

December (02/12/2024)

Academic Requirement

**Please note that Admission Requirements for this program are being updated for the year 2025/26. These updated Admission Requirements will be updated here once the university finalizes the requirements.** Admission Requirements: This programme is open to graduates from any discipline and does not require business or management study to be completed at undergraduate level. Our minimum entry requirement for this programme is a degree at 2:2 (lower second class) UK Honours level (or a degree from a non-UK institution which is judged by the University to be of equivalent worth). English Requirements: IELTS Academic: Overall - 6.5 with: Listening - 5.5; Reading - 6.0; Speaking - 5.5; Writing - 6.0 TOEFL iBT: Overall - 90 with: Listening - 17; Reading - 21; Speaking - 20; Writing - 21 PTE Academic (Online test not accepted): Overall - 62 with: Listening - 59; Reading - 59; Speaking - 59; Writing - 59 Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency: Overall - 176 with: Listening - 162; Reading - 169; Speaking - 162; Writing - 169 University of Aberdeen English Pre-Sessional Programme (PSE) (Valid for one year, refresher can be offered if out of date.): Pass. Pre-sessional Academic English Preparation (Programmes undertaken at other UK HEI’s, accredited by BALEAP) (Certification must be within the one year prior to commencement of your course.): Pass. LanguageCert Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing) Communicator B2 (Online / In-centre): Overall High Pass. Listening, Reading and Speaking 33 or above. Writing - 38 or above. Document Requirements: You will be required to supply the following documentation with your application as proof you meet the entry requirements of this degree programme. If you have not yet completed your current programme of study, then you can still apply and you can provide your Degree Certificate at a later date. Degree Transcript: a full transcript showing all the subjects you studied and the marks you have achieved in your degree(s) (original & official English translation). Personal Statement: a detailed personal statement explaining your motivation for this particular programme.

Upcoming intake

January (27/01/2025)

Deadline

December (02/12/2024)

Academic Requirement

**Please note that Admission Requirements for this program are being updated for the year 2025/26. These updated Admission Requirements will be updated here once the university finalizes the requirements.** Admission Requirements: Open to graduates from any discipline, this programme does not require business or management study to be completed at undergraduate level. This programme is for you if you have a minimum of TWO years post-degree work experience; a track record of professional achievement and a good first degree (equivalent to a British second-class Honours degree) or above in any discipline. The Programme Director may consider applicants with non-standard qualifications. If you have non-standard qualifications and extensive work experience, please ensure to enclose a complete CV and detailed work references. English Requirements: IELTS Academic: Overall - 6.5 with: Listening - 5.5; Reading - 6.0; Speaking - 5.5; Writing - 6.0 TOEFL iBT: Overall - 90 with: Listening - 17; Reading - 21; Speaking - 20; Writing - 21 PTE Academic: Overall - 62 with: Listening - 59; Reading - 59; Speaking - 59; Writing - 59 Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency: Overall - 176 with: Listening - 162; Reading - 169; Speaking - 162; Writing - 169 University of Aberdeen English Pre-Sessional Programme (PSE) (Valid for one year, refresher can be offered if out of date.): Pass. Pre-sessional Academic English Preparation (Programmes undertaken at other UK HEI’s, accredited by BALEAP) (Certification must be within the one year prior to commencement of your course.): Pass. LanguageCert Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing) Communicator B2 (Online / In-centre): Overall High Pass. Listening, Reading and Speaking 33 or above. Writing - 38 or above. Document Requirements: You will be required to supply the following documentation with your application as proof you meet the entry requirements of this degree programme. If you have not yet completed your current programme of study, then you can still apply and you can provide your Degree Certificate at a later date. CV: an up-to-date CV/Resumé. Degree Transcript: a full transcript showing all the subjects you studied and the marks you have achieved in your degree(s) (original & official English translation). Personal Statement: a detailed personal statement explaining your motivation for this particular programme.

Upcoming intake

September (22/09/2025)

Deadline

June (30/06/2025)

Academic Requirement

**Please note that Admission Requirements for this program are being updated for the year 2025/26. These updated Admission Requirements will be updated here once the university finalizes the requirements.** Admission Requirements: GCE - A Levels: General Requirements: GCSE at C (or Grade 4) or above in English or English Language, Mathematics and in either Chemistry, or Physics or Dual Award Science. A Levels - Standard: BBB. Minimum: BBC. Adjusted: CCC, for applicants who meet one or more Widening Access criteria. Preferably one of the A Levels will be in the subject that is being studied. Subject Requirements: BB from two Science or Mathematics subjects. For some degrees a specific subject is required. SQA - Scottish Qualifications: General Requirements: National 5 at grades C or above, OR Standard Grade at grade 3 or above, OR Int 2 in English, Mathematics (but not Applications of Mathematics) and in either Chemistry or Physics. Highers - Standard: AABB. Applicants who achieve AABB or better over S4 and S5 are likely to be made an offer of admission. This may be unconditional or it may be conditional, dependent upon academic profile. Good performance in additional Highers / Advanced Highers may be required. Minimum: BBB. Applicants who achieve the minimum of BBB over S4 and S5 are encouraged to apply and may be made a conditional offer. Good performance in additional Highers / Advanced Highers will normally be required. Adjusted: BB. Applicants who achieve BB (or below) over S4 and S5, and who meet one or more Widening Access criteria, may be made a conditional offer. Good performance in additional Highers / Advanced Highers will be required. Subject Requirements: BB from two Science or Mathematics subjects from your senior phase of education (S4- S6). For some degrees a specific subject is required. BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: General Requirements: DDM (Minimum). (NOTE: BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate (Subsidiary Diploma) achieved at Distinction level, is normally acceptable in lieu of one A Level at grade B). GCSE at C (or Grade 4) or above in English or English Language, Mathematics and in either Chemistry or Physics or Dual Award Science. Subject Requirements: Main subjects to be in science or mathematics. ILC - Irish Leaving Certificate / Ardteistimeireacht: General Requirements: 5 subjects at Higher, with 3 at H2 and 2 at H3 Subject Requirements: 2 Science or Mathematics subjects required at minimum H3 IB - International Baccalaureate: General Requirements: A minimum of 32 points. SL or HL in English and Mathematics. Subject Requirements: 5 points at HL required from two Science or Mathematics subjects. EB - European Baccalaureate: General Requirements: Minimum of 75% overall. Pass First Foreign Language - English. Subject Requirements: Minimum of 75% in each of two sciences. National Diplomas: General Requirements: GCSE at C or above in English or English Language, Mathematics and in either Chemistry, or Physics or Dual Award Science. Entry from College: Advanced entry to this degree may be possible from some HNC/HND qualifications. English Requirements: IELTS Academic: OVERALL - 6.0 with: Listening - 5.5; Reading - 5.5; Speaking - 5.5; Writing - 6.0 TOEFL iBT: OVERALL - 78 with: Listening - 17; Reading - 18; Speaking - 20; Writing - 21 PTE Academic (Online test not accepted): OVERALL - 59 with: Listening - 59; Reading - 59; Speaking - 59; Writing - 59 Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency: OVERALL - 169 with: Listening - 162; Reading - 162; Speaking - 162; Writing - 169 University of Aberdeen Academic English Pre sessional programmes (Valid for one year, refresher can be offered if out of date.): Pass. Pre-sessional Academic English Preparation Programmes undertaken at other UK HEI’s, accredited by BALEAP (Certification must be within the one year prior to commencement of your course.): Pass. Language Cert Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (Listening, Reading, Writing) Communicator B2 (Online/In Centre): Overall Pass; Listening, Reading and Speaking 33 or above; Writing - 38 or above. Trinity ISE – Trinity Integrated Skills in English: Pass overall at ISE II with a distinction in writing and merit in the other three skills.