Applied Medical Sciences with a Foundation Year and Year Abroad
Swansea UniversityCourse Overview
The BSc (Hons) Applied Medical Sciences with a Foundation Year and Year Abroad at Swansea University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about advancing health outcomes. Based in Swansea, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 5-year full-time structure. Our BSc Applied Medical Sciences with a Foundation Year is the perfect course for you If you’re interested in medical sciences but don’t have the required entry qualifications to join our BSc programme or are a mature student returning to education. The foundation year of this four-year course will introduce you to the key concepts and knowledge you need to progress to the BSc in Applied Medical Sciences. Following successful completion of the Foundation Year with at least a 60% overall average, students will progress onto Year 1 of the BSc. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a 90% continuation rate, and 77% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | CCC Biology or Chemistry essential plus ideally one other STEM subject |
| International Baccalaureate | 26 points Higher Level Biology or Chemistry essential plus ideally one other STEM subject both at Grade 4 or above. |
| UCAS Points | 96 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 64 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£23,900
per year
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
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