Hope Henry joined Swansea University as a Clearing student after missing the grades she needed to study Undergraduate Medicine. She shares her experiences with us of studying Applied Medical Sciences and going on to secure her place for Graduate Entry Medicine.
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. I was thrown into complete chaos as every place I had applied for at every university was called into question, until I received a phone call from the clearing team at Swansea University Medical School. They talked me through my options in depth and I accepted an unconditional offer to start on the Foundation Year of Applied Medical Sciences (AMS), a degree offering me a pathway to medicine, with medicine being my ultimate end goal.
I can wholeheartedly say that this was the best decision I have ever made. Right from the initial phone call, Swansea University believed in me as a person and as a student, refusing to cast me aside because I had missed out on my grades and welcoming me into such a friendly university community. If anything, my foundation year in AMS prepared me for the rest of my degree, giving me a better grounding and a larger wealth of knowledge to be built on throughout my whole course. Without my time as an AMS student I truly would not be the person I am today.
I am very proud to say that following the completion of my studies in AMS, and after a lot of blood, sweat and tears, I have now been offered a place to study Graduate Entry Medicine in Swansea, a place I now consider to be my home away from home. I would urge anyone who may be split between choices of university places or those in a tricky situation on results day to speak to the clearing team at Swansea University. The years that have followed these initial clearing conversations truly have been the best of my life. I look forward to continuing my time at Swansea University with the challenge of Graduate Entry Medicine that lies ahead. Anything is possible if you are willing to work hard enough and take that initial leap of faith.
Pathways to Medicine
Applied Medical Sciences is a multidisciplinary field of study that focuses on the biological aspects of human health and disease. It combines principles from biology, chemistry, and other scientific disciplines to understand the underlying mechanisms of diseases, develop diagnostic tools, and explore treatments and interventions. Applied Medical scientists play a crucial role in advancing medical knowledge and improving healthcare.
Available as:
Medical Biochemistry is a program that focuses on the study of biochemistry with a specific emphasis on its applications in medicine and healthcare. Medical Biochemistry is a specialized field that focuses on the biochemical processes and molecules related to human health and disease. By studying a Medical Biochemistry degree students will examine how cells, tissues, and organs function at a molecular level and how disturbances in these processes can lead to medical conditions.
Available as:
Medical Genetics is an exciting and fast-moving field that is making an enormous impact on Medicine. Medical Genetics focuses on the study of genetic disorders, and the genetic factors influencing human health and disease. A medical genetics degree equips individuals with the knowledge and skills to work at the intersection of genetics and healthcare, making critical contributions to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of genetic disorders and hereditary diseases. A degree in Medical Genetics will help prepare you by understanding the science that is revolutionising Medicine.
Available as:
Medical Pharmacology is the science behind drugs and medicines, their effects on living systems, and their role in treating disease. This type of degree program is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of pharmacology and its applications in healthcare and clinical practice. It is particularly concerned with the development, use, and effects of medications in the context of medical practice, including understanding drug mechanisms, therapeutic applications, and potential side effects. A medical pharmacology degree equips individuals with the knowledge and skills to work at the intersection of pharmacology and healthcare, contributing to the safe and effective use of medications in clinical practice and research.
Available as:
Swansea University's Population Health and Medical Sciences Programme is your gateway to a dynamic and rewarding career in the world of healthcare, epidemiology, and public health policy. Our cutting-edge Population Health and Medical Sciences Programme is designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience needed to excel in the rapidly evolving field of population health. With a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary learning, this program seamlessly blends medical sciences, public health, and social sciences, giving you a holistic understanding of health and healthcare systems.
Available as:
We are proud of opportunities our Pathway degrees give our students, we also offer a number of non-Pathways to Medicine degrees which will put you at the centre of offering patients the support they need and support the clinical decision-making to get patients on the road back to health. Improving the Health and Wellbeing of communities is a one team approach, and we offer a variety of Clinical opportunities.
Available Degrees:
