Pathways to Medicine

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.

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.

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.

Swansea University's Medical Sciences and Population Health Programme is your gateway to a dynamic and rewarding career in the world of healthcare, epidemiology, and public health policy. Our cutting-edge Medical Sciences and Population Health 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.

Studying Psychology will give you expert scientific training in the relationship between the mind, brain, and behaviour. You will study the psychological and neuro-scientific processes that underpin activities such as thinking, reasoning, memory and language, learn about the effects of brain injury, and explore ways to improve health-related behaviour.

Hope Henry joined Swansea University as a Clearing student after missing the grades she needed to study Undergraduate Medicine. Hope graduated this year from the Graduate Entry Medicine (GEM) programme and is now working in the Medical Profession. Read Hope's Student Story to hear her experience of studying a Pathway course followed by Graduate Entry Medicine.