Overview

Population Health and Medical Sciences with a Foundation Year (Hons) programme from Swansea University is unique as it brings together a diverse range of subjects to provide you with a holistic understanding of the social, economic, medical and demographic factors that shape population health; from prevention and promotion, to health protection, diagnosis, treatment and care.

Career

Studying Population Health and Medical Sciences will open you up to a vast range of careers in the medical and life sciences sector including:

Research
Health education
NHS and Care management
Clinical practice
Health informatics
Patient advocacy (eg The Kings fund, World Health Organisation)
Policy development in health and governmental settings (Local, national and international)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Immunology

Communicating Medical Sciences

Healthy mind, healthy body?

Population Health & The Art of Research

Practical Epidemiology

Health Services Research

Population Health Management, Solutions and Strategies

Population Health & The Art of Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00

More details

Apply via UCAS or directly on the university's website free of charge.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Swansea, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Public Health Health Administration Health Sciences View 225 other Bachelors in Public Health in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A-levels/Welsh Baccalaureate: Minimum CCC. Biology or Chemistry is essential. A second relevant subject* is desirable but NOT essential.
BTEC: Minimum DMM. A strong Biology profile is essential. A good profile in a second relevant subject* is desirable but NOT essential
Access: Applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Irish Leaving Certificate: Applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Scottish Highers: Applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
IB: Minimum overall score of 26. Higher Level Biology or Chemistry at Grade 4 or above essential. A second relevant subject* at Higher Level Grade 4 or above is desirable but NOT essential.
As well as one of the above qualification types all applicants are required:
GCSE: English and Maths minimum Grade C Wales (England Pre-2017) or Grade 4 (England Post-2017)**

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

22750 GBP / year

≈ 22750 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

Swansea

United Kingdom

727 - 1379 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Swansea

Funding

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