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UndergraduateBachelor of ScienceUCAS: B21P

Medical Sciences and Population Health with a Placement Year

Swansea University
Swansea, Wales
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4 yearsDuration
£23,900Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The BSc Medical Sciences and Population Health with a Placement Year 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 4-year full-time structure. Interested in the “next big thing in healthcare”? The increasingly developing field of Population Health is a great career choice for those who wish to be at the forefront of healthcare advancement. Put simply, Population Health is concerned with the wide range of factors that can determine the health and the health outcomes of individuals, groups and populations. 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

Human Anatomy and Physiology
Epidemiology and Disease Prevention
Social Determinants of Health
Biostatistics and Data Analysis
Public Health Policy and Planning
Health Informatics and Digital Health
Demography and Population Dynamics
Research Methods and Evidence Synthesis
UCAS Code:B21P
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB - BCC

Biology essential. A second relevant subject (Chemistry, Economics, Geography, Health and Social Care, History, Mathematics, Philosophy, Physics, Politics, Psychology, Sociology) is desirable but NOT essential.

UCAS Points104

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic64

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£23,900

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£95,600

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.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Indicative Data

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💼 Employment Breakdown

58%Working
19%Studying
17%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
60%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About Swansea University

Swansea University offers Medical Sciences and Population Health with a Placement Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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