Program Overview
The Medical and Health Care Studies at Swansea University is a MPhil programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 24 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 Medical and Health Care Studies 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Location: Swansea, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Medical and Health Care Studies 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
- Biomarkers and Genes
- Devices
- Microbes and Immunity
- Patient and Population Health and Informatics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants for research degrees must hold an initial degree of a UK University or another University approved by Senate and would normally have achieved or be predicted to achieve a minimum classification of upper second (2:1) or equivalent.
All candidates whose first language is not English are expected to pass IELTS (International English Language Testing System) at grade 6.5.
We appreciate there can often be no substitute for experience and thus candidates with a lower grade are encouraged to apply, providing they can demonstrate \'an advantage\' to make up for the lower academic grade. Applications from non graduates are also welcome.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
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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- Start Date 2018-01-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months