Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences MSc Scholarship

This scholarship is available to international students studying particular courses.

About the scholarship

Following graduation, recipients will be expected to be an active member of the UWE Bristol Alumni Network by helping the University to promote its programmes to prospective students.

Study level

MSc (full-time)

Award values

50% tuition fees

Award duration

One academic year

Eligible Programmes
  • MSc Advanced Wildlife Conservation in Practice
  • MSc Biomedical Science
  • MSc Science Communication
  • MSc Environmental Health
  • MSc Public Health
  • MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology
  • MSc Forensic Science
  • MSc Health Technology

Number of awards available

Two for January 2021 start dates

Nationalities accepted

All classed as overseas for fees purposes

Eligible applicants must
  • have achieved the equivalent of a British first or 2:1 in an undergraduate degree
  • hold an unconditional offer or a conditional offer where IELTS or equivalent English language is the only condition
  • be a new student to UWE Bristol with no previous UK study
  • be classed as overseas for fees purposes
  • not be a sponsored student or in receipt of another scholarship/award
  • provide official transcripts at the time of application.
  • Note for successful candidates: you will need to prove when accepting the Scholarship that you satisfy the UKVI criteria in terms of being able to cover living costs and the remainder of the fee.

How to apply

If applicants meet the eligibility requirements then they will be invited to apply via their UWE Welcome portal.

Applications close on Saturday 31 October and assessments will take place during November 2020.

Students who have deferred their application from academic year 2019/2020 to 2020/2021 will need to be invited again to apply for the scholarship

If successful, applicants will be notified via their welcome portal by Monday 30 November 2020.

If you accept the scholarship, you will need to pay your £3,000 deposit to UWE Bristol within a week of receiving your scholarship offer letter. You will also have to prove that you satisfy the UKVI criteria in terms of being able to cover living costs and the remainder of the fees.

Email Peter Spencer-Phillips at Peter.Spencer-Phillips@uwe.ac.uk if you have any queries.

Read the Read the scholarship terms and conditions.