36 monthsProgramme duration
23,900 GBPTuition Fee/year
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Medicine
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Develop a comprehensive understanding of the science underpinning medicine with a degree in Applied Medical Sciences.
Applied Medical Sciences at Swansea gives you a broad foundation in medical and life sciences, bridging medicine and science while developing scientists who can apply scientific knowledge directly to healthcare.
You will cover topics such as human anatomy and physiology, cell biology, genetics, pharmacology, and neuroscience, together with their clinical and applied relevance. You will also gain a deeper understanding of how the human body works, what happens when it goes wrong, how disorders are currently treated, and how new therapeutics can be developed.
Applied Medical Sciences at Swansea will provide you with the knowledge and understanding relevant to careers in laboratory research, medicine and commercial enterprise in the life sciences, allowing you to play a critical role in health and healthcare.
The optional Foundation Year for this programme can give you an exciting introduction to higher education, setting you up with the skills, confidence, and knowledge that you’ll need to be successful in your undergraduate degree. It’s ideal if you need a little more support after further education or are returning to education after a gap. Following successful completion of the Foundation Year, you will progress onto Year 1 of your BSc.
This programme is also available as a 4-year MSci, which is an advanced undergraduate degree, adding a further research-focused year to your degree. Our MSci leads to a master’s level qualification, in addition to your undergraduate degree, giving you expert scientific training and a springboard towards a range of specialist careers.
Applied Medical Sciences at Swansea gives you a broad foundation in medical and life sciences, bridging medicine and science while developing scientists who can apply scientific knowledge directly to healthcare.
You will cover topics such as human anatomy and physiology, cell biology, genetics, pharmacology, and neuroscience, together with their clinical and applied relevance. You will also gain a deeper understanding of how the human body works, what happens when it goes wrong, how disorders are currently treated, and how new therapeutics can be developed.
Applied Medical Sciences at Swansea will provide you with the knowledge and understanding relevant to careers in laboratory research, medicine and commercial enterprise in the life sciences, allowing you to play a critical role in health and healthcare.
The optional Foundation Year for this programme can give you an exciting introduction to higher education, setting you up with the skills, confidence, and knowledge that you’ll need to be successful in your undergraduate degree. It’s ideal if you need a little more support after further education or are returning to education after a gap. Following successful completion of the Foundation Year, you will progress onto Year 1 of your BSc.
This programme is also available as a 4-year MSci, which is an advanced undergraduate degree, adding a further research-focused year to your degree. Our MSci leads to a master’s level qualification, in addition to your undergraduate degree, giving you expert scientific training and a springboard towards a range of specialist careers.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Medicine
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Develop a comprehensive understanding of the science underpinning medicine with a degree in Applied Medical Sciences.
Applied Medical Sciences at Swansea gives you a broad foundation in medical and life sciences, bridging medicine and science while developing scientists who can apply scientific knowledge directly to healthcare.
You will cover topics such as human anatomy and physiology, cell biology, genetics, pharmacology, and neuroscience, together with their clinical and applied relevance. You will also gain a deeper understanding of how the human body works, what happens when it goes wrong, how disorders are currently treated, and how new therapeutics can be developed.
Applied Medical Sciences at Swansea will provide you with the knowledge and understanding relevant to careers in laboratory research, medicine and commercial enterprise in the life sciences, allowing you to play a critical role in health and healthcare.
The optional Foundation Year for this programme can give you an exciting introduction to higher education, setting you up with the skills, confidence, and knowledge that you’ll need to be successful in your undergraduate degree. It’s ideal if you need a little more support after further education or are returning to education after a gap. Following successful completion of the Foundation Year, you will progress onto Year 1 of your BSc.
This programme is also available as a 4-year MSci, which is an advanced undergraduate degree, adding a further research-focused year to your degree. Our MSci leads to a master’s level qualification, in addition to your undergraduate degree, giving you expert scientific training and a springboard towards a range of specialist careers.
Applied Medical Sciences at Swansea gives you a broad foundation in medical and life sciences, bridging medicine and science while developing scientists who can apply scientific knowledge directly to healthcare.
You will cover topics such as human anatomy and physiology, cell biology, genetics, pharmacology, and neuroscience, together with their clinical and applied relevance. You will also gain a deeper understanding of how the human body works, what happens when it goes wrong, how disorders are currently treated, and how new therapeutics can be developed.
Applied Medical Sciences at Swansea will provide you with the knowledge and understanding relevant to careers in laboratory research, medicine and commercial enterprise in the life sciences, allowing you to play a critical role in health and healthcare.
The optional Foundation Year for this programme can give you an exciting introduction to higher education, setting you up with the skills, confidence, and knowledge that you’ll need to be successful in your undergraduate degree. It’s ideal if you need a little more support after further education or are returning to education after a gap. Following successful completion of the Foundation Year, you will progress onto Year 1 of your BSc.
This programme is also available as a 4-year MSci, which is an advanced undergraduate degree, adding a further research-focused year to your degree. Our MSci leads to a master’s level qualification, in addition to your undergraduate degree, giving you expert scientific training and a springboard towards a range of specialist careers.
Admission Requirements
34+
104+
4.5+
6+
64+
A-levels/Welsh Baccalaureate: AAB-ABB. Biology or Chemistry essential plus one other STEM subject*.
BTEC: Typically D*D*D. A strong Biology or Chemistry profile is essential plus a good profile in one other STEM subject*.
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: Overall score of 34. Higher Level Biology or Chemistry essential plus one other STEM subject* both at Grade 6 or above.
As well as one of the above qualification sets, all applicants are required attain: GCSE: English and Maths minimum Grade C/4**.
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: Applicants will be judged on individual merit.
BTEC: Typically D*D*D. A strong Biology or Chemistry profile is essential plus a good profile in one other STEM subject*.
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: Overall score of 34. Higher Level Biology or Chemistry essential plus one other STEM subject* both at Grade 6 or above.
As well as one of the above qualification sets, all applicants are required attain: GCSE: English and Maths minimum Grade C/4**.
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: Applicants will be judged on individual merit.
3 Years
Sep
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
Tuition fees
Domestic
9,790 GBP
International
23,900 GBP
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