Applied Medical Sciences with a Foundation Year

About this course

Applied medical sciences is a degree that builds a broad foundation in the biomedical and life sciences, sitting at the interface between scientific enquiry and healthcare application. It draws on biochemistry, physiology, microbiology, pharmacology, genetics, and human biology to develop an understanding of the mechanisms of health and disease, while emphasising how that scientific knowledge is applied directly in healthcare contexts, from laboratory diagnostics and drug development through to the design of medical devices and the evaluation of clinical interventions. The discipline is particularly suited to those who want a rigorous scientific education with a clear orientation towards its medical and healthcare applications. At Swansea, this four-year degree includes a foundation year, providing a supported entry into higher education before you progress to the main applied medical s

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 65% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 5% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 25% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Sales occupations · 15% of graduatescards →
• 18 / 100Teaching Professionals · 15% of graduatescards →
• 10 / 100Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations · 5% of graduatescards →

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