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The National University of Ireland, Maynooth
MSc Mathematical Science
- Maynooth, Ireland
MSc
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
Students take modules in Theoretical Physics and Mathematics, including a 20 ECTS research project in Theoretical Physics. At least 45 ECTS, including the research project, must be taken at the Masters level (level 6 in Theoretical Physics and level 5 in Mathematics). The remaining credits may be made up at levels 4, 5 or 6.


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Tampere University
Bachelor of Science (Tech) and Master of Science (Tech) in Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Science and Engineering
- Tampere, Finland
MSc, BSc
Full time
5 years
On-Campus
English
The Bachelor’s Programme in Science and Engineering is a cross-disciplinary degree program that provides you with a solid grounding in several core fields of engineering and the ability to follow rapid technological developments and apply scientific methods. The major subjects available in the Natural Sciences and Mathematics track are Mathematics; Physics; Chemistry; Biomedical Engineering.


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University of Birmingham - College of Life and Environmental Sciences
MSc in Mental Health (Youth/Interdisciplinary)
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
MSc
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The MSc in Mental Health (Youth/Interdisciplinary) integrates the latest research and policy into teaching and practice. The focus makes it a unique qualification which brings together disciplines ranging from psychology, sociology and social policy, to medicine and philosophy.


Radboud University
MSc in Anthropology and Development Studies
- Nijmegen, Netherlands
MSc
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
How do bottom-up initiatives of people striving for racial justice, political change or climate change awareness arise and evolve? This Anthropology and Development Master's expands your knowledge and research skills. Let’s contribute to society!


The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Applied Energy and Electromechanical Engineering, M.S.
- Charlotte, USA
MSc
Full time
30 hours
On-Campus
English
The program offers a blend of discipline-specific and multidisciplinary graduate-level education designed to enhance your professional development and technical competency. Gain advanced knowledge and research experience in energy generation and conservation, modern grids, robotics, mechatronics and more.
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National University of Singapore
MSc in Health Economics and Outcomes Research
- Singapore, Singapore
MSc
Full time, Part time
12 months
On-Campus
English
Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) plays an increasingly important role in health systems globally, in countries at all levels of development. This programme will equip professionals with the skills to evaluate the economic value and outcomes of health interventions, fostering a shift towards value-based healthcare and ensuring sustainable and efficient healthcare delivery.


Cardiff University
MSc Wireless & Microwave Communication Engineering
- Cardiff, United Kingdom
MSc
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
This course aims to provide you with key, advanced-level knowledge and skills that will allow you to succeed in the rapidly growing MSc wireless and microwave communication industry. You will also develop research skills and other related abilities, enhancing your general engineering competency, and employability, and providing you with an excellent platform for career development, whether that be within industry or academic research.


National University of Singapore
MSc in Behavioural and Implementation Sciences in Health
- Singapore, Singapore
MSc
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
Open to all disciplines, the NUS MSc in Behavioural and Implementation Sciences in Health equips you to design and deliver evidence-based solutions that improve healthcare and create lasting impact. Would you like me to make the tone slightly more inspirational (e.g., for a campaign tagline) or keep it informative and concise for web listings?


University of Groningen
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MSc in Behavioral and Social Science (Research)
- Groningen, Netherlands
MSc
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English, Dutch
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As a research master's student, you choose one of our three multidisciplinary themes. The theme-specific courses will give you a broad view of the theme and will introduce you to the unique perspectives of the theme-related specializations. In the course of the first semester, you will choose your own specialization. It will enable you to tailor your master's to the topics that you wish to engage in.


Tampere University
Bachelor of Science (Tech) and Master of Science (Tech) in Computing and Electrical Engineering, Science and Engineering
- Tampere, Finland
MSc, BSc
Full time
5 years
On-Campus
English
The Bachelor’s Programme in Science and Engineering is a cross-disciplinary degree program that provides you with a solid grounding in several core fields of engineering and the ability to follow rapid technological developments and apply scientific methods. The major subjects available are Signal Processing and Machine Learning; Software Development; Power Engineering; Communications Engineering; Electronics and Embedded Systems.


University of Kent
MSc Applied Actuarial Science (International Masters)
- Canterbury, United Kingdom
MSc
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
Qualifying as an actuary is a passport to a wide variety of careers in insurance companies, investments, pensions, health care and banking – not just in the UK, but throughout the world.


University of Florence
Master in Software Science and Technology
- Florence, Italy
MSc
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
Software is the substance of which many transformations of this era are made, with a crucial impact on our society’s industrial, economic, social, and cultural development. The M.Sc. Degree in Software: Science and Technology prepares professionals to design and develop complex software systems, capable of combining knowledge and practice of advanced methodologies and state-of-the-art technologies.


University of Manchester
MSc Nature Recovery, Restoration and Rewilding
- Manchester, United Kingdom
MSc
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
Study on the first degree to embrace nature positive approaches, developed in collaboration with industry experts in nature recovery, restoration and rewilding.


Cardiff University
MSc Sustainable Supply Chain Management
- Cardiff, United Kingdom
MSc
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
Our MSc in Sustainable Supply Chain Management has a unique focus on sustainability and ethical trading. We’ll help you become a professional capable of making decisions that consider the full range of economic, social and environmental impacts of supply chains. Our experts will draw on academic and consultancy expertise to prepare you for global career opportunities, introducing you to all aspects of supply chain management, including procurement, supply and distribution of products.


Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
Master of Science (Science of Learning)
- Singapore, Singapore
MSc
Full time
12 months
On-Campus
English
Advances in biology and neuroscience show how our brains and cognitive development are shaped by learning experiences and the environment. The Master of Science in Science of Learning (MSL) is a distinctive interdisciplinary programme where students will acquire a strong foundation in science of learning, and learn how the latest advancements in neuroscience, cognitive science, and technologies bear on fundamental questions of education--how people learn and the tools we can use to optimise learning.


Sapienza University of Rome
Master of Science in Applied Dynamic and Clinical Psychology
- Rome, Italy
MSc
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The Master’s program in Applied Dynamic and Clinical Psychology derives from the former program in Clinical Psychosexology and maintains its original goal of offering an International Master’s in the area of clinical psychology. It aims at providing students with a wider platform of knowledge and competencies as clinical psychologists by providing specific competencies in several applied fields to be flexibly used in many professional contexts, also considering the diverse nature of clinical settings encountered in different countries of the world.
Learn more about Foundation and Pathway Courses MSc degree programs
Employers increasingly value graduates who can bridge academic theory with applied research, and an MSc with a foundation or pathway component gives you exactly that starting point. You'll move through structured preparatory modules before advancing into the core postgraduate curriculum, covering areas like quantitative methods, academic writing at a research level, and discipline-specific frameworks tailored to your chosen field.
The learning environment fosters intellectual rigor and independent inquiry as you work toward postgraduate-level standards. Depending on your specialism, coursework may include data interpretation, critical analysis of peer-reviewed literature, research design, and applied problem-solving within your sector. Many programs also incorporate industry-linked projects that connect foundational competencies to real postgraduate expectations.
By the time you reach the MSc stage, you're developing the kind of analytical depth and subject-specific fluency that graduate employers look for. Career paths vary by discipline but typically span research roles, specialist consultancy, public sector analysis, or further doctoral study. The pathway structure means you enter the full MSc program with the academic grounding to engage seriously with advanced content from day one.