BSc Medical Sciences and Population Health with a Foundation Year
Course overview
This is a three-year undergraduate programme for students who want to learn about health and social care systems. BSc Health and Social Care at Swansea University covers different topics, including social policy, public health, epidemiology, psychology, human biology and physiology, law, and ethics relating to health, equality, and social justice.
Graduates will be equipped with excellent communication, research, and analytical skills, enabling them to navigate real-world challenges with ease. The course will also teach them about the structures and policies underpinning health and social care in the UK.
Entry requirements
Applicants for BSc Medical Sciences and Population Health with a Foundation Year at Swansea University must present a personal statement detailing their reasons for applying and other information regarding their studies. They also need to meet specific grades and English requirements.
Grade Requirements:
- Typical A-Level Offer: CCD, including grade C in A Level Biology and grade C/4 in GCSE English and Maths.
- BTEC - DMM including 4 optional level 3 modules from Biology.
English Language Requirements:
- IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with no component below 5.5. Accepted alternatives are PTE and TOEFL iBT.
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 program are well-prepared for various career paths, including:
- Clinical Geneticist
- Genetic Counselor
- Pharmaceutical Scientist
- Bioinformatics Specialist
- Graduate Entry Medicine
Cost of study
The tuition fee for international students studying BSc Medical Sciences and Population Health with a Foundation Year is £23,900 per year, subject to an annual increase.
Admission
Applications for the BSc Medical Sciences and Population Health with a Foundation Year should be submitted through the university’s online application portal or through UCAS. For personalised support during the application process, please contact one of our trained counsellors.
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