Applied Medical Sciences with a Foundation Year, BSc (Hons)

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

A-levels/Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales: CCC. Biology or Chemistry essential plus ideally one other STEM subject*.

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

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: Overall score of 26. Higher Level Biology or Chemistry essential plus ideally one other STEM subject* both at Grade 4 or above.

T Levels: We welcome applicants with T levels. Applicants will be assessed on a case by case basis.

As well as one of the above qualification sets, all applicants are required attain: 

GCSE: English 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.

SWELT: Applicants will be judged on individual merit.

Exceed these requirements?

*STEM subjects Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics, Psychology

**For students taking the Pathways to Medicine , these GCSE requirements are mandatory for Graduate Entry Medicine 

During each year of your degree, you will be required to study 120 credits, consisting of compulsory and optional modules.  Learning will be facilitated using an approach that includes lectures, laboratory practical classes, independent learning, and small groups. Whilst the programme will be academically rigorous, there will be support from Personal Tutors who are dedicated to helping you succeed in your studies and future career in science and medicine. 

We are proud to provide an outstanding educational experience, using the most effective and research-supported learning and teaching approaches, carefully tailored to suit the specific needs of your course. The Applied Medical Sciences course consists primarily of in-person, on-campus teaching, enabling full engagement with your lecturers and fellow students.

Practical skills sessions, lab work seminars, and workshops predominantly take place in person, allowing for group working and demonstrations. We also operate virtual labs and Simulated Learning Environments which will facilitate greater access to training opportunities in the future. However, our approach also includes the use of some online learning to support and enhance traditional face-to-face teaching. 

Provision of lecture slides and recordings also allow for more flexibility to revisit material, to revise for assessments and to enhance learning outside of the classroom. Some modules have extra resources in our virtual learning platform, Canvas, such as videos, slides and quizzes enabling further flexible study.  

This course may offer some modules taught through the medium of Welsh or bilingually for students who consider themselves to be fluent Welsh speakers. For more details on the provision available see the Welsh Provision expander below.

At least 40 credits

There are opportunities for Welsh speakers to study at least 40 credits of this course through the medium of Welsh. Academi Hywel Teifi is here to support you throughout your time at Swansea University. We can offer you:

• Access to generous Welsh-language study scholarships or bursaries.
• Access to modules taught wholly or partly in Welsh.
• Access to the Arwain mobile app for the latest information about Welsh-medium courses and modules available to download free on the App Store and Google Play.
• A Welsh-speaking Personal Tutor.
• An opportunity to gain an additional free qualification that serves as evidence of your Welsh language ability for future employers.
• Opportunity to be a member of the Swansea University Branch of the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol.

To learn more about the above and all the opportunities available to you through the medium of Welsh, visit Academi Hywel Teifi's undergraduate pages.

Applied Medical Sciences students will be taught by a range of world leading researchers based at the Medical School, giving you unrivalled access to teaching on our latest medical research.

Principle teaching staff for the Applied Medical Sciences programme are:

• Programme Director: Dr Kate Chapman
• Admissions Tutor and Foundation Year director: Dr Jess Fletcher
• Foundation Year Lead: Dr Jess Fletcher
• Year 1 Lead: Dr Aled Roberts
• Year 2 Lead: Dr Sarah Prior
• Year 3 Lead: Dr Kate Chapman

You will also be taught by a range of other research-active experts with specialisms including biomarkers, genes, microbes, immunity, patient population and health informatics and medical devices. Teaching will be delivered by academic staff, clinical lecturers, and other experts.

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.

You can find further information of your fee costs on our tuition fees page.

You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's scholarships and bursaries page.

Current students: You can find further information of your fee costs on our tuition fees page.

You may be eligible for funding to help support your study.

To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's scholarships and bursaries page.

Academi Hywel Teifi at Swansea University and the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol offer a number of generous scholarships and bursaries for students who wish to study through the medium of Welsh or bilingually. For further information about the opportunities available to you, visit the Academi Hywel Teifi Scholarships and Bursaries page.

Access to your own digital device/the appropriate IT kit will be essential during your time studying at Swansea University. Access to wifi in your accommodation will also be essential to allow you to fully engage with your programme. See our dedicated webpages for further guidance on suitable devices to purchase, and for a full guide on getting your device set up.

You may face additional costs while at university, including (but not limited to):

• Travel to and from campus
• Printing, photocopying, binding, stationery and equipment costs (e.g. USB sticks)
• Purchase of books or texts
• Gowns for graduation ceremonies

Swansea Employability Academy (SEA) will support you at each stage of your career journey helping you build a bright future.

Our career support services include:

• Employability workshops, employers’ talks, bespoke events and careers fairs
• Individual advice and guidance from professionally qualified Careers Advisers
• Help with finding jobs, internships, work placements and volunteering opportunities
• Access to information resources on a wide range of career management topics
• Advice and guidance on postgraduate study and funding
• Funding to support student internship opportunities and Student Society/Club events.

We also provide help and advice for Swansea University Alumni up to two years after you graduate.

As well as subject specific support by college teaching staff and your personal tutor, the Centre for Academic Success provides courses, workshops and one-to-one support in areas such as:

• Academic writing
• Maths and statistics
• Critical thinking
• Time management
• Digital skills
• Presentation skills
• Note taking
• Revision, memory and exam techniques
• English language skills (if English is not your first language).

In addition, if you have a Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD), disability, mental health or medical condition, the Centre for Academic Success have Specialist Tutors to support your learning, working alongside the Disability Office and Wellbeing Service to support all your needs and requirements whilst studying at Swansea University.

Personal Tutor:

You will be assigned a Personal Tutor from a pool of trained personnel drawn from academic staff in the Medical School, or possibly clinical staff from Health Boards for GEM and PA. 

Personal Tutors are your first point of contact while studying at the Medical School and can provide assistance and guidance on a range of issues that may affect your wellbeing, attendance and educational progress. Personal Tutors may also help with your personal development planning and careers advice. Your tutor may also direct you to Welfare and other support services as appropriate.

Student Life Officer:

Our Student Life Officer focuses on student support and identifying students who may need to be referred on the services both within and outside of the University, and working with these students to put a plan in place to manage their welfare. This officer is trained to recognise signs of domestic abuse, hate crimes through to dealing with homesickness and any other pastoral issues.

Medical School Information Office:

Our team of administrators and student information co-ordinators are on hand to support with your academic queries and signpost you to additional services where required. 

To learn more about study abroad, visit our Go Global webpages. Enrolment on a programme with a semester/year abroad does not guarantee you a semester/year abroad placement. Spaces are limited and subject to a competitive selection process. In the event you do not secure a semester/year abroad placement, you will be transferred to the standard variant of your degree scheme without a semester or year abroad.

International summer programmes are open to students from all schools. Programmes typically range from 2 to 6 weeks, across destinations such as Sri Lanka, South Korea, Fiji, Bali, the USA and across Europe. For more information about programmes and eligibility visit our Summer Abroad webpages.

Apply now – UK, EU and international students.

For further guidance please visit our how to apply pages.

EU students - visa and immigration information is available and will be regularly updated on our information for EU students page.

We recommend that you submit your application to our courses as early as you can in advance of our application deadlines. Courses will close earlier than the application deadlines listed if all available places are filled. You can find further information on our Application Deadlines webpage.