Medical Pharmacology with a Foundation Year and Year Abroad
Swansea UniversityCourse Overview
Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the BSc (Hons) Medical Pharmacology with a Foundation Year and Year Abroad at Swansea University. Based in Swansea, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 5-year full-time structure. Learn about the science behind drugs and medicines, their effects on living systems, and their role in treating disease on our Medical Pharmacology course. 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 Medical Pharmacology. You will cover a diverse range of topics, including toxicology, chemistry, genetics, reproductive biology, physiology, immunology, pharmacogenomics, neuroscience, and drug development. 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 Chemistry essential plus ideally one other STEM subject |
| International Baccalaureate | 26 points Higher Level 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
Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)
💰 Graduate Salaries — Swansea University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £21,000 | £28,000 | £33,000 |
| 5 years | £24,000 | £32,000 | £38,000 |
UK subject average: £27,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-02-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
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Student Satisfaction
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About Swansea University
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