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: 

• Applied Medical Sciences, BSc (Hons)
• Applied Medical Sciences (with Foundation Year), Bsc (Hons)

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 Biochemistry, BSc (Hons)
• Medical Biochemistry (with a Foundation Year), BSc (Hons)

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 Genetics, BSc (Hons)
• Medical Genetics (with a Foundation Year), BSc (Hons)

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:

• Medical Pharmacology, BSc (Hons)
• Medical Pharmacology (with Foundation Year), BSc (Hons)

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: 

• Population Health and Medical Sciences, BSc (Hons)
• Population Health and Medical Sciences (with Foundation Year), BSc (Hons)

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:

• Healthcare Sciences
• Health and Social Care, BSc (Hons)
• Osteopathy, M.Ost
• Pharmacy, MPharm (Hons)