Biomedical Science (Clinical Microbiology)
Swansea UniversityCourse Overview
Offered by Swansea University, the PgDip Biomedical Science (Clinical Microbiology) provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in health sciences. Based in Swansea, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Biomedical Science is the integrative scientific study of biological issues related to the support of the diagnosis and treatment of various conditions that affect people's quality of life. It is a well-recognised, evidence inform and valued profession that encompasses a holistic and life-span approach to the provision of diagnostic, assessment and intervention. Our course at Swansea University explores the theoretical and practical aspects of Clinical Microbiology within the context of diagnostic and investigative discipline of Biomedical Science. International tuition fees are £21,900 per year, home/UK fees are £11,150 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £32,000 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 77% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | 2:2 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£21,900
per year
Home Student Fee
£11,150
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) Based on subject average, not course-specific.
💰 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 |
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