Data Science and Population Health, BSc

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Key Course Details

UCAS Code: B223
Mode of Study: Campus Based
Typical Offer (view equivalents): AAB-BCC
Location: Singleton Park Campus

Start Date	Tuition Fees - Year 1
Sep 2027	£ 9,790

UCAS Code: B223
Mode of Study: Campus Based
Typical Offer: AAB-BCC - More Information
Location: Singleton Park Campus

Start Date	Tuition Fees - Year 1
Sep 2027	£ 25,100

Course Overview

Our BSc in Data Science and Population Health combines the analytical power of data science with the social and health sciences, to address growing complex public health challenges.

You will build the knowledge and skills to analyse and interpret data to uncover patterns, make predictions, and inform decision-making, boasting strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a solid foundation in health and public service delivery.

You will learn to apply tools like machine learning, artificial intelligence, data visualisation and statistical modelling to solve complex problems. The study of these methods is integrated with the population health component of the degree which covers key topics solid grounding in population health topics including epidemiology, demography, public health, and health informatics.

The balance between technical skill and subject knowledge produces graduates who are well-equipped to make an impact in many fields with transferable technical skills and software proficiency for working with and manipulating data.

Why Data Science and Population Health at Swansea?

Our BSc in Data Science and Population Health is designed for students with an interest on combining the analytical power of data science with the social and health sciences to address complex public health challenges.

This interdisciplinary field focuses on using data-driven approaches to improve population health outcomes, inform policy, and drive evidence-based decision-making. You will learn fundamental data science concepts, including data analysis, linked data structures, machine learning, statistical modelling and programming which are critical when working with large health datasets. The population health component covers key topics in public health, epidemiology, digital health, health disparities, social determinants of health, healthcare systems, and policy.

You will be taught by world-leading academics and researchers in the field of health data science, statistics, epidemiology, machine learning and data linkage in healthcare, who have helped build Swansea University’s world-class reputation for research and teaching in science, engineering, and technology. We are also home to the SAIL Databank, a ground-breaking project to allow large-scale mining of Welsh healthcare data within a secure environment.

Your Data Science and Population Health Experience

You will become part of a welcoming and supportive community from day one. Our student-led Population Health Society brings people together through social events, peer support, and opportunities to collaborate beyond the classroom. You will also have access to regular drop-in sessions run by our Student Engagement and Inclusivity Partners, where you can connect with academic staff in a relaxed setting, build your network, share your ideas, and get extra support when you need it.

Data Science is a hybrid area, bringing together concepts and methods from two distinct areas of study, mathematics and computer science, to solve problems using numerical methods. Combining topics such as data linkage, data visualisation, machine learning and artificial intelligence. At Swansea, we have expertise in all these areas, with our excellent teaching staff being actively involved in research related to Population Health.

You will study a range of topics relating to the fields of data science and population health including:

Data Structures and Data Linkage
Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
Data Visualisation
Statistics and Data Analysis
Public Health and Epidemiology
Health Informatics

Our programme also shares half of its modules with the existing Medical Sciences and Population Health programme.

Modules

We've enhanced our modules to deliver an engaging learning experience, designed to help you develop the skills employers are looking for. Discover what's on offer and feel inspired by the modules you can study.

Year 1 (Level 4)

FHEQ 4 Undergraduate / HECert

Compulsory Modules
Module Name	Module Duration	Credits	Module Code
Academic support and professional development	September-January (TB1)	0	PM-143
Genetics, Genomics & Evolution	September-January (TB1)	20	PM-164
Foundations of Mathematics and Statistics	September-January (TB1)	20	PM-180
Introductory Computing in R	September-January (TB1)	20	PM-181
Skills for being a Medical Scientist	January-June (TB2)	20	PM-138D
Foundations of Community Medicine	January-June (TB2)	20	PM-148
Introduction to Population and Digital Health	January-June (TB2)	20	PM-159

Entry Requirements

We consider all applicants on their own merits and welcome applications from students with a wide range of qualifications.

Careers and Employability

Graduates of our BSc Data Science and Population Health degree will be equipped to build strong careers in a range of industries and sectors, but particularly within the fields of public health and healthcare analytics, with a focus on policy influence and practice, and improving the care of patients and the overall wellbeing of populations.

Our graduates are well positioned to launch exciting careers across healthcare analytics, public health, research, and industry. Equipped with in-demand skills in Population Health, students will be eligible to secure impactful roles within the NHS, health data organisations, and government bodies as data analysts, research officers, and informatics specialists.

You also have the choice to continue your journey in academia or research, building upon the strong research skills already gained. Or, you could take your in-demand data science skills straight into industry, using real-world experience to take on challenges and build a successful career.

More Careers and Employability Information

The Careers and Employability Team 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.

As a Swansea University graduate, you can access lifelong careers and employability support.

How You're Taught

At Swansea, you will benefit from a high-quality, research-informed education that combines a range of effective and inclusive teaching methods, carefully tailored to suit the needs of your course. Most courses are taught in person, on campus, giving you the opportunity to actively engage with other students, academic staff, and the wider university community.

You can expect a mix of lectures, seminars, workshops, and practical sessions - including laboratory work, skills training, or studio-based teaching where relevant to your discipline. These sessions are designed to encourage active participation, collaboration, and the development of both subject-specific and transferable skills.

Digital learning tools are also used to enhance your learning experience. These may include:

Recorded lectures to support flexible study and revision.
Virtual labs or simulated environments, particularly in science, healthcare, and technical disciplines.
Online resources on the university’s virtual learning environment (Canvas), including videos, reading materials, quizzes, and discussion forums.

This approach enables you to engage with and review content at your own pace while benefiting from the structure and support of in-person teaching.

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.

N.B If you are an international student studying with a Student Route Visa, please note that your timetabled activity, along with any additional supervisory activity (with Swansea University staff present) will take place on campus. In line with UKVI protocol, these sessions will be monitored and data made available on request.

Welsh Provision

No Provision

Unfortunately, there is currently no formal Welsh-medium provision on this course. If you would like to let us know that you are interested in pursuing an element of your course through the medium of Welsh, please email astudio@abertawe.ac.uk to indicate your interest along with your year of entry and we will do our best to see what is possible.

Whilst this course does not offer academic content delivered in Welsh, the University can provide you with the following, and Academi Hywel Teifi is here to support you:

An interview through the medium of Welsh when applying for a place.
The option to receive your personal correspondence in Welsh, English or bilingually.
The option to write and submit your coursework or exams through the medium of Welsh (even if you have chosen to study in English), and your work will be marked in Welsh.
A Welsh-speaking Personal Tutor.
One-to-one support through the medium of Welsh to improve your academic skills.
An opportunity to gain an additional free qualification that serves as evidence of your Welsh language ability for future employers, namely the WJEC and Coleg Cymraeg's Welsh Language Certificate.
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.

Meet Your Lecturers

You 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.

You can find out more about our academic expertise on our staff pages.

Tuition Fees

Start Date	UK	International
September 2027	£ 9,790	£ 25,100

Fees for full time undergraduate UK students may increase in subsequent years of study in line with the maximum regulated fee level set by the Welsh Government

Fees for full time Undergraduate 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.

Funding and Scholarships

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.

Additional Costs

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

Academic Support

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.

Study Abroad and Global Opportunities

To learn more about study abroad, visit our Go Global webpages.

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.

How to Apply

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.

Application Deadlines

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.