Applied Medical Sciences with a Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Applied Medical Sciences with a Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
Develop a comprehensive understanding of the science underpinning medicine with a degree in Applied Medical Sciences.
Applied Medical Sciences at Swansea gives you a broad foundation in medical and life sciences, bridging medicine and science while developing scientists who can apply scientific knowledge directly to healthcare.
You will cover topics such as human anatomy and physiology, cell biology, genetics, pharmacology, and neuroscience, together with their clinical and applied relevance. You will also gain a deeper understanding of how the human body works, w...
Develop a comprehensive understanding of the science underpinning medicine with a degree in Applied Medical Sciences. <br/><br/>Applied Medical Sciences at Swansea gives you a broad foundation in medical and life sciences, bridging medicine and science while developing scientists who can apply scientific knowledge directly to healthcare.<br/><br/>You will cover topics such as human anatomy and physiology, cell biology, genetics, pharmacology, and neuroscience, together with their clinical and applied relevance. You will also gain a deeper understanding of how the human body works, what happens when it goes wrong, how disorders are currently treated, and how new therapeutics can be developed.<br/><br/>Applied Medical Sciences at Swansea will provide you with the knowledge and understanding relevant to careers in laboratory research, medicine and commercial enterprise in the life sciences, allowing you to play a critical role in health and healthcare. <br/><br/>The optional Foundation Year for this programme can give you an exciting introduction to higher education, setting you up with the skills, confidence, and knowledge that you’ll need to be successful in your undergraduate degree. It’s ideal if you need a little more support after further education or are returning to education after a gap. Following successful completion of the Foundation Year, you will progress onto Year 1 of your BSc.<br/><br/>This programme is also available as a 4-year MSci, which is an advanced undergraduate degree, adding a further research-focused year to your degree. Our MSci leads to a master’s level qualification, in addition to your undergraduate degree, giving you expert scientific training and a springboard towards a range of specialist careers.<br/><br/>Based on our stunning Singleton Park campus, in parkland overlooking Swansea Bay on the edge of the Gower Peninsula, Swansea University’s Medical School is home to state-of-the-art research and teaching facilities. <br/><br/>You will experience a one-of-a-kind undergraduate degree, with access to our anatomy suites and research laboratories, you will also experience cadaver-based anatomy.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Singleton Park Campus
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Course Code
B146
Institution Code
S93
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
Scottish Higher
Applicants should attain at least 128 UCAS tariff points and will be judged individually on their own merit.
Access to HE Diploma
Applicants should attain at least 128 UCAS tariff points and will be judged individually on their own merit.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
26
Higher Level Biology or Chemistry essential plus ideally one other STEM subject both at Grade 4 or above.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Typically Merit to Distinction. A good Biology or Chemistry profile is essential plus ideally a good profile in one other STEM subject
Extended Project
We recognise the EPQ as an excellent indicator of success. If you are predicted a Grade B or above in the EPQ, you will receive an offer with a one grade reduction, to include your EPQ with a grade B.
A level
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Swansea University accepts the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales as fully equivalent to x1 A-Level.
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