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Applied Medical Sciences with a Foundation Year

  • Msci (Hon)
  • 5 Years
  • Full-time including foundation year
  • 22/09/2025
  • Undergraduate
Singleton Park Campus
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Course summary

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 progress on to our 4-year MSci Applied Medical Sciences undergraduate master’s degree, where you will develop a thorough grounding in the science underpinning modern medicine, covering a wide range of topics including human anatomy and physiology, cell biology, genetics, pharmacology, and neuroscience, together with their clinical and applied relevance. In your final year, you will undertake an advanced research project, developing additional skills and experience to further your career prospects.

Our courses are delivered via a mix of compulsory and optional modules giving you the scope to tailor your studies to your particular interests, career goals, or plans for post-graduate study.

You will benefit from access to the state-of-the-art research and teaching facilities at the Medical School, including the anatomy suite and research laboratories. This course provides a comprehensive grounding relevant to careers in lab research, medicine and commercial enterprise in the life sciences.

Modules

Year 0
• Foundation Biological Chemistry
• Metabolism and Homeostasis
• The Human Cell
• Introduction to Molecular Biology
• Fundamentals of Microbiology & Disease
• Foundation to data handling and analysis

Year 1
• Introduction to Genetics and Evolution
• Microbiology
• Introduction to Medical Psychology
• Anatomy
• Human Physiology
• Skills for Medical Sciences

Year 2
• Human Immunology
• Communicating Medical Sciences
• The Cardiovascular System
• Introduction to Neuroscience
• Neuroanatomy and Neurology
• Antimicrobial therapy and resistance

Year 3
• Being a Medical Scientist
• Advances in Pharmacology
• Nanotoxicology
• Reproductive Biology and Medicine
• The Sweet Sickness: Advances in Diabetes and Related Disorders
• Cancer Pharmacology

Year 4
• Advanced Research Project

Assessment method

Assessments will include Laboratory practicals, written exams, oral presentations, written assignments, and clinical skills assessments. The range of assessment methods is chosen to develop and demonstrate a range of skills transferable to the modern healthcare environment including reflection, oral and written communication, confidence and competence.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Singleton Park Campus

Study options

  • Msci (Hon) • Full-time including foundation year • 5 Years

Start dates

  • 22/09/2025

Apply by
29 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
B1MF
Institution code:
S93
Campus name:
Singleton Park Campus
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Foundation

How to apply

Apply by
29 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
B1MF
Institution code:
S93
Campus name:
Singleton Park Campus
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

International applicants

This course is open to UK, EU and international students.

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Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 96 points

Applicants will need to achieve 96 UCAS points by attaining one of the following qualification sets or Swansea University approved equivalent.

A level - CCC

Biology or Chemistry essential plus ideally one other STEM subject

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DMM or above. A good Biology or Chemistry profile is essential plus ideally a good profile in one other STEM subject*

Access to HE Diploma

Applicants should attain at least 128 UCAS tariff points and will be judged individually on their own merit.

Scottish Higher

Applicants should attain at least 128 UCAS tariff points and will be judged individually on their own merit.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 26 points

Higher Level Biology or Chemistry essential plus ideally one other STEM subject both at Grade 4 or above.

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

Swansea University accepts the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales as fully equivalent to x1 A-Level.

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.

GCSE Requirements: English and Maths minimum Grade C Wales (England Pre-2017) or Grade 4 (England Post-2017).

For applicants whose first language is not English we require a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) and no less than 5.5 in each component.

English Language Requirements at Swansea University:
https://www.swansea.ac.uk/admissions/english-language-requirements/

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

UK applicants who meet course requirements are guaranteed a conditional offer. We assess applications on individual merit. We consider making reduced offers, eg. to Care Leavers or students with extenuating circumstances. We encourage you to disclose any relevant circumstances.

The Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales is considered as equivalent to one full A-Level and students can take x2 A-levels alongside this. EPQ students predicted Grade B or above will receive a one-grade offer reduction.

Learn more on the Swansea University website

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

For the latest fee information, please check the individual course page on our website. Our full range of programmes are listed here: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/

Further information on tuition fees can be found here: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding/tuition-fees/

Sponsorship information

Fees and funding: Start Date UK International
September 2023 £ 9,000 £ 20,600
September 2024 £ 9,000 £ 21,650
Fees for full time Undergraduate UK students may be increased in subsequent years of study by an inflationary amount determined by Welsh Government.

Fees for full time Undergraduate EU/International students will increase by 3% for each subsequent year of study.

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