Medical Sciences and Population Health, BSc (Hons)

Population Health represents a cutting-edge field in healthcare, focusing on the multifaceted factors influencing health outcomes for individuals, groups, and populations. It addresses global challenges like chronic diseases, ageing demographics, and health inequalities by enhancing understanding of healthcare needs, refining models, and delivering innovative solutions. This BSc programme provides a comprehensive foundation in medical and life sciences, social sciences, epidemiology, demography, public health, and health informatics. Students gain skills to analyse health variations and apply them to improve wellbeing and services, drawing from interdisciplinary subjects such as genetics, psychology, and digital health.The curriculum spans three years, covering topics from human physiology and epidemiology in Year 1 to advanced biostatistics and global health in Year 3, culminating in a capstone project. Assessments include practicals, exams, presentations, and assignments to build transferable skills like communication and reflection. As part of the 'Medical Science in Practice' pathway, successful graduates may secure interviews for Graduate Entry Medicine, supported by world-leading research at Swansea University, ranked 5th in the UK for Medicine.