Program Overview
The Sustainable Plant Health at Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Sustainable Plant Health programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 25,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 12,300 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Sustainable Plant Health programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Forensic Plant Health: lectures, lab classes and field visits providing a foundation in plant health investigation
- Plant Health in a Global Context: lectures and visits providing a global context for exploring plant health issues
- Dissertation
- Applications in Ecological Economics
- Atmospheric Quality and Global Change
- Case Studies in Sustainable Development
- Ecosystem Services 1: Ecosystem Dynamics and Functions
- Ecosystem Services 2: Ecosystem Values and Management
- Environmental Impact Assessment
- Foundations in Ecological Economics
- Frameworks to Assess Food Security
- Human Dimensions of Environmental Change and Sustainability
- Interrelationships in Food Systems
- Land Use/Environmental Interactions
- Principles of Environmental Sustainability
- Soil Protection and Management
- Soil Science Concepts and Application
- Sustainability of Food Production
- Understanding Environment and Development
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Preferably a UK 2:1 honours degree (2:2 will be considered with prior experience) or its equivalent in any subject. Proficiency in English (IELTS 7.0 or equivalent).
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 25,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 12,300 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 25,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 12,300 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)
Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)
Scotland, United Kingdom
Scotland's Rural College is a public land based research institution focused on agriculture and life sciences. Its history stretches back to 1899 with the establishment of the West of Scotland...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2030-06-18
- Start Date 2018-09-26
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
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