Postgraduate taughtScience
Welcome to the Faculty of Science
We provide a dynamic, supportive and friendly place to study. The Faculty offers a wide range of postgraduate taught courses and research opportunities designed to offer you advanced skills relevant in today’s global workplace.
With the largest number of research students in the University, we investigate the challenges and possibilities of the natural and technological world – from drug discovery and public health to environmental concerns, tackling cybercrime and understanding space.
Multimillion-pound funding from research councils, the EU, the National Health Services, charities and industry ensures our research is relevant and of national and international importance. Delivered by world-class researchers, our Masters programmes provide the opportunity to gain an invaluable postgraduate qualification which will enhance your career prospects.
Discover your Strathlife
Find out all about life at Strathclyde, studying in Glasgow and Scotland.
Upcoming events
Join one of our postgraduate taught webinars to find out about the different programme areas in science and ask us any questions you have. Please note the events are UK time.
We also regularly hold a number of postgraduate research events.
Spring Series
Scholarships
There are a number of opportunities to help fund your postgraduate study.
- Glasgow 850 International Masters scholarship worth up to £5,000
- International Excellence Award for Postgraduate Taught Masters Students worth between £7,000 and £8,000
- Scholarship for Online Masters Students worth up to £1,800
- Masters Scholarship for UK Fee-Paying Students worth up to £1,400
Find more opportunities through our scholarship search:
Why Strathclyde
At the University of Strathclyde we believe that our ideas can change the world.
Our campus
Here at Strathclyde, we want you to feel right at home. There's more or less everything you need on campus and for anything else, you have an entire city to choose from. Find out more about our city-centre campus, or take our virtual campus tour.
Accommodation
Find out more about accommodation on campus.
Our students
Glenn McCreadie
Applied Statistics (MSc)
My advice to students thinking of coming to Strathclyde: embrace the diversity of students and spend time getting to know everyone.
Akinpelu Oyewumi
Forensic Science (MSc)
So far, the best thing about life at the University of Strathclyde is the facilities and techniques that I have been exposed to. I also particularly love the teacher-student relationship as the instructors are always eager to listen and guide.
Athina Tatsi
Digital Health Systems (MSc)
Thinking about my future career and deciding to move from psychology into digital health, Strathclyde offered the most suitable course for me, compared to other universities.
Student support
Where to get advice and support
We're here to support and help you throughout your time at Strathclyde. All of our services are available to all students.
Disability & wellbeing
Our Disability & Wellbeing Service helps students with mental health and wellbeing support, disability and general health support. We also have a number of classes and groups that you can take part in.
If you're absent from classes due to illness, please refer to the Personal Circumstances Procedure to ensure your absence is recorded.
Contact us
For any questions about studying at the Faculty of Science please email