Applied Medical Sciences with a Foundation Year
Swansea UniversityCourse Overview
The Msci (Hon) Applied Medical Sciences with a Foundation 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 5-year full-time structure. Our MSci Applied Medical Sciences with a Foundation Year degree is perfect for you if you’re interested in medical sciences but do not have the required entry qualifications to join our MSci integrated undergraduate master’s programme, or are a mature student returning to education. Our Foundation Year will introduce you to key concepts and knowledge; you will cover the fundamentals of biological chemistry, metabolism and homeostasis, microbiology and disease, molecular biology, data handling and analysis, and laboratory skills. On successful completion of our Foundation Year, you will prog... A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 98% student satisfaction rating, and a 95% continuation rate.
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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