Program Overview
The Community and Primary Healthcare Practice at Swansea University is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 36 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Community and Primary Healthcare Practice programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 1,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 1,950 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Swansea, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Community and Primary Healthcare Practice programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Continuing Your Professional Development in Community and Primary Health Care Practice\', \'Working in Community and Primary Health Care Practice\', \'Working in Community and Primary Mental Health Care Practice\', \'Working with Individuals, Families & Communities in PHCP\', \'Foundations in Research\', \'Clinical Assessment for Healthcare Scientists\', \'Introduction to Research in Professional Practice\', \'Planning Research in Professional Practice\', \'Advanced Practice for Upper and/or Lower Gastrointestinal Endoscopist\', \'Developing Autonomous Practice\', "The Management of Parkinson\'s Disease-Related Conditions", \'Physical Health Issues in Adult Mental Health Practice\', \'Developing Your Neonatal Clinical Skills\', \'Enhancing Your Neonatal Clinical Skills\', \'Professional Practice in Sexual and Reproductive Health\', \'Public Health Evidence and Epidemiology\', \'Foundations in Research\', \'Contemporary Issues in Forensic Mental Health\', \'Dissertation\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Lower Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Intended for home students only at present.
- A minimum of a second class honours UK (2.2) degree or above
- An equivalent recognised qualification
- Relevant experience may also be considered where appropriate
- Applicants must be registered practitioners working in a community role
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 1,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 1,950 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 1,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 1,950 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Swansea University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Swansea University
Swansea University
Swansea, United Kingdom
Swansea University is a public research university located in Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom. It was established as University College of Swansea in 1920, as the fourth college of the University...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2031-07-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 36 months
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