Medical Sciences and Population Health with a Foundation Year, BSc (Hons) / MSci (Hons) 48 months Undergraduate Programme By Swansea University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

22,750 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

27 Aug, 2025Application Deadline

Main Subject Area

Health/HealthcareMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

If you’re interested in the “next big thing in healthcare” but don’t have the required entry qualifications, or are a mature student returning to education, our Medical Sciences and Population Health programmes with a Foundation Year could be for you.

The foundation year will introduce you to the key concepts and knowledge in applied medical sciences that you will need to progress on to either the BSc or MSci in Medical Sciences and Population Health. Following successful completion of the Foundation Year, with at least a 60% overall average, you will be able to progress to Year 1 of either programme.

This degree will give you a solid grounding in medical and life sciences, social sciences, epidemiology, demography, public health, and health informatics.

After completing your foundation year, you will also go on to develop the academic and professional knowledge needed to determine systematic variations in the health of individuals and populations, as well as the skills and experience to apply this knowledge to practical solutions to improve health, wellbeing, and the delivery of health services.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

If you’re interested in the “next big thing in healthcare” but don’t have the required entry qualifications, or are a mature student returning to education, our Medical Sciences and Population Health programmes with a Foundation Year could be for you.

The foundation year will introduce you to the key concepts and knowledge in applied medical sciences that you will need to progress on to either the BSc or MSci in Medical Sciences and Population Health. Following successful completion of the Foundation Year, with at least a 60% overall average, you will be able to progress to Year 1 of either programme.

This degree will give you a solid grounding in medical and life sciences, social sciences, epidemiology, demography, public health, and health informatics.

After completing your foundation year, you will also go on to develop the academic and professional knowledge needed to determine systematic variations in the health of individuals and populations, as well as the skills and experience to apply this knowledge to practical solutions to improve health, wellbeing, and the delivery of health services.

Admission Requirements

96+
79+
26+
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Applicants will need to achieve 96 UCAS points by attaining one of the following qualifications or Swansea University approved equivalents. 
A-levels/Welsh Baccalaureate: Minimum CCC. Biology or Chemistry is essential. A second relevant subject* is desirable but NOT essential.
BTEC: Minimum DMM. A strong Biology profile is essential. A good profile in a second relevant subject* is desirable but NOT essential
Access: Applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 
Irish Leaving Certificate: Applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 
Scottish Highers: Applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
IB: Minimum overall score of 26. Higher Level Biology or Chemistry at Grade 4 or above essential. A second relevant subject* at Higher Level Grade 4 or above is desirable but NOT essential.
T Levels: We welcome applicants with T levels. Applicants will be assessed on a case by case basis.
As well as one of the above qualification types all applicants are required:  GCSE: English and Maths minimum Grade C Wales (England Pre-2017) or Grade 4 (England Post-2017)**
For applicants whose first language is not English, all applicants are required to attain:   IELTS: 6.0 (or equivalent) and no less than 5.5 in each component. 
SWELT: Applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

27 Aug 2025
4 Years
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
9,535 GBP
International
22,750 GBP

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