Our Applied Medical Sciences degree will develop a detailed, systematic understanding of the science that underpins medicine, providing the ideal springboard to build careers as diverse as lab research, medicine and commercial enterprise.
Through your studies you will cover a broad range of subject areas including human anatomy, physiology, cell biology, neuroscience, pharmacology, and the applied and clinical relevance of this knowledge.
"The experience exceeded my expectations by far!
We participated in activities such as a surgical simulation where we were trained on skills such as suturing and the endoscope use, think tanks, a mitral valve replacement surgery observation, and histology and lab work.
The programme helped me cultivate a wide range of skills specific to the medical career that I want to follow as well as employability skills. Being encouraged to think out of the box challenged me and enhanced my critical thinking and analysis. I am now inspired to work harder and enlightened with new ambitions and goals."
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"I was attracted to the programme as I am considering a career in medicine and research, specifically surgery and surgical techniques.
The experience changed me as a person: it made me more able to speak spontaneously, to lead, and prepared me for my next years of study. I have been able to build strong networks with people in Texas which will help me in my future career.
It was an unforgettable experience which has helped shape the person I want to be."
Find out more about Poornima's Student Story
"I had a big shock on A Level results day when it turned out that my exams had not gone quite as well as I had hoped. Everything felt like complete chaos until I received a phone call from Swansea University, who talked me through my options.
I accepted a place on the Foundation Year of Applied Medical Sciences, a degree offering me a Pathway to Medicine, as studying Medicine was my ultimate end goal. I can wholeheartedly say that this was the best decision I have ever made – right from that initial phone call, Swansea believed in me as a person and as a student."
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Through our three employability strands, Applied Medical Sciences will give you access to a range of exciting careers, from research to drug and device development and health professions (after further study), such as Medicine, Dentistry or as a Veterinarian. The three Employability Strands are:
By tailoring your studies, you can work towards the career you want and make your final year research project really count.
This course is also one of our Pathways to Medicine degrees offering the opportunity of a guaranteed interview for Graduate Entry Medicine, helping you achieve your ambition to study Medicine and become a Doctor. They are ideal if you:
Find out more information about each of our courses. On the course page you will find information on modules, entry requirements, teaching staff, tuition fees and how our Pathways to Medicine work.
