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BSc Applied Medical Sciences, /

Swansea University

About this course

BSc in Neuroscience, an applied medical sciences programme. Core topics include Entrepreneurship and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme is also available as a 4-year MSci route that awards a master's-level qualification in addition to the undergraduate degree. An optional Foundation Year is available for those returning to education.

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Institution
Swansea University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Applied Medical Sciences, BSc (Hons) / MSci (Hons)
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
B100
Typical offer
A-level AAB
Median salary
£37,500 after 5 years

Entry requirements

A level: AAB-BCC to include A Level Biology or Chemistry and one other STEM subject. IB: 30 - 34 to include a minimum score of 6 at Higher Level Biology Or Chemistry, plus one other STEM subject

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Real offers for this course

Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BSc Applied Medical Sciences, / (B100) at Swansea University for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAB at A level.

What students say

Based on about 51 final-year students who answered

  • Teaching on my course: 94%
  • Learning opportunities: 92%
  • Assessment and feedback: 79%
  • Academic support: 91%
  • Organisation and management: 89%
  • Learning resources: 94%
  • Student voice: 74%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 80 students who started

  • Continued on course: 93%
  • Left higher education: 5%
  • Moved to a lower qualification: 3%

What graduates do next

Based on about 22 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 25%
  • Working and studying: 15%
  • Further study: 45%
  • Unemployed: 5%

Most common jobs

  • Sales occupations: 20%
  • Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
  • Natural and social science professionals: 10%
  • Caring personal services: 10%
  • Information Technology Professionals: 10%
  • Find their work meaningful: 70%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 30%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North West: 10%
  • East of England: 5%
  • London: 5%
  • South East: 10%
  • South West: 10%
  • Wales: 55%
  • Northern Ireland: 5%

Who gets in

Based on about 55 students who started

  • A levels: 86%
  • Baccalaureate: 4%
  • Access course: 5%
  • Other HE qualification: 2%
  • Other qualifications: 2%
  • No formal qualifications: 2%

Modules

  • Academic support and professional development
  • Genetics, Genomics & Evolution
  • Anatomy
  • Skills for being a Medical Scientist
  • Sgiliau ar gyfer Gwyddorau Meddygol
  • Introductory Biochemistry
  • Biocemeg Gyflwyniadol
  • Human Physiology
  • Ffisioleg Ddynol
  • Cell Biology
  • Bioleg Celloedd
  • Skills for Researchers
  • Sgiliau i Ymchwilwyr
  • Doctors, patients & the goals of medicine
  • Meddygon, Cleifion a Nodau Meddygaeth
  • Enterprise and Creativity:Entrepreneurship in Practice
  • Techniques in Molecular Biology
  • Technegau Bioleg Foleciwlaidd
  • Human Immunology
  • Imiwnoleg Dynol
  • Medical Psychology
  • Neuroscience & Neurology
  • Niwrowyddoniaeth a Niwroleg
  • Human & Medical Genetics
  • Geneteg Dynol a Meddygol
  • Medical Microbiology
  • Microbioleg Feddygol
  • Biostatistics & Applied Research
  • Bioystadegau ac Ymchwil Gymhwysol
  • Being a Medical Scientist
  • Capstone Project
  • Prosiect Capfaen
  • Teaching Science
  • Addysgu Gwyddoniaeth
  • Innovation Management - Fundamentals
  • Advances in Pharmacology
  • Nanotoxicology
  • The Sweet Sickness: Advances in Diabetes and Related Disorders
  • Advanced Biostatistics
  • Machine Learning in Healthcare
  • Medical Genetics
  • Human Biology and the Environment
  • Introduction to Clinical Trials
  • Cancer Pharmacology
  • The Neuroscience of Learning, Memory and Cognition
  • Advanced Research Topics in Biomedical Science

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BSc Applied Medical Sciences, / at Swansea University earn?

The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £32,000 after 3 years, £37,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,000 and £48,500. The £37,500 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Biomedical sciences.

What do graduates of BSc Applied Medical Sciences, / at Swansea University do next?

85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).

Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Applied Medical Sciences, / at Swansea University?

94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.

What grades do I need for BSc Applied Medical Sciences, / at Swansea University?

The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 137 UCAS points.

How many students continue on BSc Applied Medical Sciences, / at Swansea University?

93% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.