BSc (Hons) Population Health and Medical Sciences in Swansea United Kingdom | Swansea University

Swansea University | Swansea United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 21,650
(c. USD28,993.9)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

The rapidly evolving domain of Population Health presents an excellent career path for those seeking to drive healthcare innovation. In essence, Population Health examines the diverse elements influencing health and wellness across individuals, communities, and entire populations. Global healthcare systems face well-known challenges, including rising chronic conditions, aging demographics, and growing mental health concerns. While medical progress enhances care for many, disparities persist based on geographic, socioeconomic, and environmental factors. Population Health strives to bridge these gaps by analyzing community health requirements, refining care frameworks, and creating novel approaches to meet healthcare demands. This program provides comprehensive training in medical sciences, social sciences, epidemiology, public health, and health data systems. You'll gain both theoretical understanding and practical expertise to identify health disparities among populations while developing actionable strategies to enhance wellbeing and healthcare delivery.

A degree in Population Health and Medical Sciences unlocks diverse opportunities in healthcare and life sciences, including: Research, Health promotion, Healthcare administration, Clinical work, Health data analysis, Patient support roles (e.g., with organizations like The King's Fund or WHO), and Health policy development across government levels. Swansea University's BSc program additionally qualifies graduates for advanced training pathways such as Physician Associate programs and Graduate Entry Medicine.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.0

Qualification Requirements

Applicants will need to achieve 120 UCAS points by attaining one of the following qualifications or Swansea University approved equivalents.

A-levels/Welsh Baccalaureate: Minimum BBB. Biology is essential. A second relevant subject* is desirable but NOT essential.

BTEC: Minimum D*DD. 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 33. Higher Level Biology is essential at Grade 6 or above. A good profile in a second relevant subject* at Grade 6 is desirable but NOT essential.

As well as one of the above qualifications, all applicants are required attain:
GCSE: English/Welsh and Maths minimum Grade C/4**.

For applicants whose first language is not English, all applicants are required to attain:
IELTS: 6.0 (or equivalent) and no less than 5.5 in each component. TOEFL (IBT) - 79

Tuition GBP 21,650
Swansea, United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree

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