Medical Sciences and Population Health with a Foundation Year and Year Abroad
Swansea UniversityCourse Overview
Pursue your ambitions in medicine and dentistry with the BSc Medical Sciences and Population Health 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. If you’re interested in the “next big thing in healthcare” but don’t have the required entry qualifications, or are a mature student returning to education, our Medical Sciences and Population Health programme with a Foundation Year could be for you. The foundation year will introduce you to the key concepts and knowledge in applied medical sciences that you will need to progress to the BSc in Medical Sciences and Population Health. Following successful completion of the Foundation Year, with at least a 60% overall average, you will be able to progress to Year 1 of the BSc programme. 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. A second relevant subject (Chemistry, Economics, Geography, Health and Social Care, History, Mathematics, Philosophy, Physics, Politics, Psychology, Sociology) is desirable but NOT essential |
| International Baccalaureate | 26 points Higher Level Biology or Chemistry at Grade 4 or above essential. A second relevant subject (Chemistry, Economics, Geography, Health and Social Care, History, Mathematics, Philosophy, Physics, Politics, Psychology, Sociology) at Higher Level Grade 4 or above is desirable but NOT essential. |
| 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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