Direct answer
The University of Aberdeen’s MSc Medical Imaging programme page sets out the entry requirements for all applicants, including those from China. The page states that a second-class honours degree in physical science or engineering is required, and the programme is also open to students with a Biological Sciences or Life Sciences background. Applicants from non-physical science or engineering backgrounds must be prepared to undertake training in maths and physics as part of the programme. The page does not provide a specific Chinese degree equivalence on the programme page itself; it directs applicants to the ‘In My Country or Territory pages’ to check if their degree is equivalent. The page also lists English language requirements and document requirements.
Programme overview
The MSc Medical Imaging is a 12-month, full-time, on-campus programme with starts in September or January. It is classroom-based and does not include clinical or work-based placements. The programme covers the full range of medical imaging modalities, including Nuclear Medicine, Positron Emission Tomography (PET), MRI and Ultrasound. It shares some courses with the Medical Physics programme but does not include radiotherapy and goes more deeply into image processing and image analysis.
Academic entry requirements
The programme page provides the following academic entry requirements as a guide only and states they do not guarantee entry:
- A second-class honours degree in physical science or engineering.
- The programme is also open to students with a Biological Sciences or Life Sciences background.
- Applicants from non-physical science or engineering backgrounds must be prepared to undertake training in maths and physics as part of the programme.
The page instructs applicants to check the ‘In My Country or Territory pages’ to find out if their degree is equivalent. The programme page itself does not list a specific Chinese qualification or grading scale.
English language requirements
The programme page lists the following minimum English language 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.
Document requirements
You will be required to supply the following documentation with your application:
- An up-to-date CV/Resumé.
- A degree certificate showing your qualifications.
- A full transcript showing all the subjects you studied and the marks you have achieved in your degree(s), with an original and official English translation.
- A detailed personal statement explaining your motivation for this particular programme.
If you have not yet completed your current programme of study, you can still apply and provide your Degree Certificate at a later date.
ATAS requirement
The CAH3 code for this degree is CAH07-01-01. Students who need a visa to live or study in the UK must apply for ATAS clearance. The ATAS clearance certificate must be valid when you apply for a visa to enter the UK. The page directs applicants to the UK government website to find out if they need to apply for ATAS clearance.
Tuition fees and scholarship
The programme page lists the following fees for the 2026/27 academic year:
- UK: £11,100 (University of Aberdeen graduates are eligible for the Alumni Postgraduate Scholarship, reducing tuition fees to £7,000).
- EU / International students: £23,000.
- Self-funded international students: £15,000. The page states this fee includes the £8,000 Aberdeen Global Scholarship provided to self-funded international students. Full terms and conditions apply.
The page notes that all eligible self-funded international Postgraduate Masters students will receive an £8,000 scholarship.
What the official page does not establish
The programme page does not provide a specific Chinese degree classification equivalence. It directs applicants to the ‘In My Country or Territory pages’ for this information. The page also does not state any application deadlines, nor does it provide a guaranteed offer for any applicant category. The page states that the entry requirements are provided as a guide only and do not guarantee entry.
FAQ
What degree classification is required for the MSc Medical Imaging?
The programme page states that a second-class honours degree in physical science or engineering is required. The programme is also open to students with a Biological Sciences or Life Sciences background, provided they are prepared to undertake training in maths and physics as part of the programme.
How do I check if my Chinese degree is equivalent to the entry requirement?
The programme page directs applicants to the ‘In My Country or Territory pages’ on the University of Aberdeen website to find out if their degree is equivalent. The programme page itself does not list a specific Chinese qualification.
What are the English language requirements for this programme?
The minimum IELTS Academic requirement is an overall score of 6.5, with Listening 5.5, Reading 6.0, Speaking 5.5, and Writing 6.0. Equivalent scores are listed for TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and Cambridge English qualifications.
Is there a scholarship available for international students?
The programme page states that all eligible self-funded international Postgraduate Masters students will receive an £8,000 scholarship, which is reflected in the £15,000 fee listed for self-funded international students. Full terms and conditions apply.
Does the programme include clinical placements?
No. The programme page states that it is a classroom-based programme and there are no clinical or work-based placements.
Do I need an ATAS certificate for this programme?
The page states that the CAH3 code for this degree is CAH07-01-01 and that students who need a visa to live or study in the UK must apply for ATAS clearance. You should check the UK government website to find out if you need to apply.
Official sources
The information in this article is drawn entirely from the University of Aberdeen’s official MSc Medical Imaging programme page: Medical Imaging | Postgraduate Taught Subjects | The University of Aberdeen.
For broader context on UK university admissions, you may find these resources helpful: University of St Andrews 2026 Guide, Cardiff University 2026 Guide, and information for applicants from Guangzhou and on master’s and pre-sessional applications in Guangzhou Study Abroad Agency 2026 Guide and Master’s and Pre-sessional Application Agency 2026 Guide.