BSc Medical Sciences and Population Health
Course overview
The BSc Medical Sciences and Population Health programme at Swansea University offers students a broad education in medical science, public health, and how environments, society, and policy affect health. Students learn how diseases spread, why some communities suffer more health problems, and how data can guide health actions. The course blends life sciences with social and population perspectives so graduates can work in health, research, or policy.
In this programme, students take core modules in biology, physiology, epidemiology, demography, health systems, and social determinants of health. In Year 1, students build foundations in cell biology, genetics, human physiology, and introductory public health. In Years 2 and 3, they study more advanced topics like advanced epidemiology, mental health, data analysis, and population health management.
The degree is linked to the “Pathway to Medicine” scheme, so eligible students who meet the requirements may be guaranteed an interview for Graduate Entry Medicine. Teaching methods include lectures, seminars, laboratory practicals, workshops, data tasks, group work, and independent study. Assessment is through written exams, essays, lab reports, oral presentations, data projects, and a final dissertation project.
Entry requirements
Grade Requirements:
- Typical A-Level Offer: AAB to BCC in A-Level Biology and grade C/4 in GCSE English and Maths.
- Equivalent qualifications such as BTEC (DMM) or Access diplomas are also accepted.
English Proficiency:
- For non-native English speakers, Swansea requires a minimum IELTS of 6.0 overall and no less than 5.5 in each part (or equivalent).
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
Graduates of the BSc Medical Sciences and Population Health programme can enter many roles in health, research, data, and policy. Possible job titles include:
- Epidemiologist
- Public Health Analyst
- Health Data Scientist
- Health Policy Adviser
- Health Informatics Officer
Cost of study
For international students, the annual tuition fee to study the BSc Medical Sciences and Population Health programme at Swansea University is £23,900. Students should expect a maximum increase of 3% every year.
Admission
Applications for the Swansea University BSc Medical Sciences and Population Health programme are made through UCAS. For assistance, contact one of our experienced counsellors at AHZ.
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