
Medical Sciences and Population Health with a Foundation Year Msci (Hon)
Course Overview - Medical Sciences and Population Health with a Foundation Year Msci (Hon)
If you’re interested in the “next big thing in healthcare” but don’t have the required entry qualifications, or are a mature student returning to education, our Medical Sciences and Population Health programme with a Foundation Year could be for you.
The foundation year will introduce you to the key concepts and knowledge in applied medical sciences that you will need to progress on to the MSci in Medical Sciences and Population Health. Following successful completion of the Foundation Year, with at least a 60% overall average, you will be able to progress to Year 1 of the ...
If you’re interested in the “next big thing in healthcare” but don’t have the required entry qualifications, or are a mature student returning to education, our Medical Sciences and Population Health programme with a Foundation Year could be for you.<br/><br/>The foundation year will introduce you to the key concepts and knowledge in applied medical sciences that you will need to progress on to the MSci in Medical Sciences and Population Health. Following successful completion of the Foundation Year, with at least a 60% overall average, you will be able to progress to Year 1 of the MSci programme.<br/><br/>This degree will give you a solid grounding in medical and life sciences, social sciences, epidemiology, demography, public health, and health informatics.<br/><br/>After completing your foundation year, you will also go on to develop the academic and professional knowledge needed to determine systematic variations in the health of individuals and populations, as well as the skills and experience to apply this knowledge to practical solutions to improve health, wellbeing, and the delivery of health services.<br/><br/>Our Medical Sciences and Population Health programmes bring 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.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Singleton Park Campus
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B2MF
Institution Code
S93
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
Scottish Higher
Applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Access to HE Diploma
Applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
26
Higher Level Biology or Chemistry at Grade 4 or above essential. A second relevant subject (Chemistry, Economics, Geography, Health and Social Care, History, Mathematics, Philosophy, Physics, Politics, Psychology, Sociology) at Higher Level Grade 4 or above is desirable but NOT essential.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
A strong Biology profile is essential. A good profile in a second relevant subject A strong Biology profile is essential. A good profile in a second relevant subject* is desirable but NOT essential
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
A level
C,C,C
Biology or Chemistry essential. A second relevant subject (Chemistry, Economics, Geography, Health and Social Care, History, Mathematics, Philosophy, Physics, Politics, Psychology, Sociology) is desirable but NOT essential
T Level
We welcome applicants with T levels. Applicants will be assessed on a case by case basis.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge will be considered in lieu of a 3rd A-level (However Biology or Chemistry will be required as part of the Alevel mix)
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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