Applied Medical Sciences, BSc (Hons) / MSci (Hons)
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3 Year
- Mode
- Full-time
- Subject
- Medicine
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Next intake
- SEP 2026
Overview
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, what happens when it goes wrong, how disorders are currently treated, and how new therapeutics can be developed. 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. 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. 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.
Entry requirements
| A levels | AAB-BCC · to include |
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| BTEC | D*D*D · Subjects: to include 4 optional Level 3 modules that from Biology or Chemistry and 2 optional modules in a second STEMM |
| Access to HE Diploma | UK Access: minimum of 27 Distinctions, 15 Merits and 3 Passes of which 15 credits should be in Biology or Chemistry and 15 further credits in a second Science |
| T Levels | Considered on a case by case basis |
| UCAS Tariff points | 104–136 UCAS points |
| UCAS Tariff points | 40 UCAS points |
| International Baccalaureate | 30-34 · Subjects: to include a minimum score of 6 at Higher Level Biology Or Chemistry, plus one other STEM subject |
English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.0 overall, no part below 5.5 |
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We require a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent English language qualification. Please see the Swansea University admissions English language requirements page for a full list of accepted qualifications and tests.
Fees
International students: £22,750 per year
UK students: £9,790 per year
UK/Home: £9,790 per year
International: £22,750 per year
Start dates
Sep 2026
Application deadline
Home; 26 August 2026 (International)
Campus
- Singleton Park Campus, United Kingdom