BSc Applied Medical Sciences
Course overview
The BSc Applied Medical Sciences at Swansea University is an ideal choice for international students because the university currently ranks 8th in the UK for Subjects Allied to Medicine (Times Good University Guide 2026), and its graduates have a high employability for further study, up to 98% within 15 months of completing studies at Swansea University (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2025).
The BSc Applied Medical Sciences teaches students how to bridge the gap between the pure sciences and clinical practice, and the modules have been designed to develop students’ understanding of the various areas of human anatomy and body functions, and how to carry out lab tests and interpret results.
The course modules are taught through a blend of lectures, seminars, workshops, and practical sessions, and students are assessed via a combination of methods, including laboratory practicals, written exams, oral presentations, written assignments, and clinical skills assessments.
Entry requirements
Grade Requirements:
- The grade requirement for the BSc Applied Medical Sciences at Swansea University is 128 - 136 UCAS tariff points or an International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme of 34 points or an equivalent.
English Language Requirement:
- IELTS: a total score of 6.0 (or equivalent) for undergraduate degrees.
- TOEFL: a minimum of Listening 17, Reading 18, Speaking 20, and Writing 17.
Scholarships
International Excellence Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded as a discount on tuition fees worth up to £5,000 in the first year of study, with a further £2,000 awarded in Year 2 (for £5,000 awardees only, subject to achieving a 70% average).
Swansea University Sport Scholarship
Financial support (of up to £2000).
Thrive Bursary
The Thrive bursary is a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees for the first year of study, with a progression bursary of £2,000 in subsequent years (applied as a discount off tuition fees).
Up to £4,000
Career opportunities
Career choices available to graduates of BSc Applied Medical Sciences include:
- Biomedical/NHS/Clinical Scientist
- Biotechnologist
- Clinical Data Analyst/Epidemiologist
- Forensic Scientist
- Pharmacologist
Cost of study
The tuition fee for international students for the BSc Applied Medical Sciences at Swansea University is £23,900 annually.
Admission
International students can apply for this course through UCAS or directly to the university using the international student application form. Please speak with our trained advisors for assistance.
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