Swansea University 2022 Postgraduate Prospectus

IN THE UK RESEARCH ENVIRONMENT (Research Excellence Framework 2014) 1 ST

SINGLETON PARK CAMPUS MEDICAL AND LIFE SCIENCES

As a leading UK centre for medical research, consistently ranked in the UK’s top ten for medicine, research quality and research environment, Swansea University offers

outstanding postgraduate opportunities in medical sciences as well as medicine and healthcare. Whether you are choosing to undertake a postgraduate degree to pursue your interests, enhance your career, or take a new direction, our modular framework allows you to study either full or part-time, online, on campus or blended. Our students, researchers and partners can draw on the expertise of our international researchers and educators and benefit from state-of-the-art research and teaching facilities, including the multi-million pound Institute of Life Science, Centre for NanoHealth and Data Science Building.

BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE (CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY) PGDip/MSc FT PT This course explores the theoretical and practical aspects of Clinical Biochemistry within the context of the diagnostic and investigative discipline of Biomedical Science. By instilling both biomedical scientific skills and transferable professional practice attributes, the course will provide strong foundations that could improve employment prospects in healthcare, biomedical science and life science sectors. Modules typically include: • R esearch and Innovation in Biomedical Science • Introduction to Biomedical Science • Practice in Health Care • P rofessional Practice Development 1 + 2 • F undamentals of Biomedical Science • Dissertation – Research Entry requirements A minimum of a 2:2 BSc honours degree in a related subject, such as: Chemistry, Clinical Science, Genetics, Human Biology / Physiology, Medical Science. Applications as part of widening access for Higher Education will be considered on a case-by-case basis and applicants will be expected to

outline their prior experiential learning over a minimum of 3 years . BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE (CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY) MSc/PGDip FT PT This course explores the theoretical and practical aspects of Clinical Microbiology within the context of the diagnostic and investigative discipline of Biomedical Science. By instilling both biomedical scientific skills and transferable professional practice attributes, the course will provide strong foundations that could improve employment prospects in healthcare, biomedical science and life science sectors. Modules typically include: • R esearch and Innovation in Biomedical Science • Introduction to Biomedical Science Practice in Health Care • P rofessional Practice Development 1 + 2 • F undamentals of Biomedical Science • Dissertation – Research Entry requirements A minimum of a 2:2 BSc honours degree in a related subject, such as:

TAUGHT COURSES Entry Requirements See individual courses. English Language Requirement Typically IELTS 6.5 (minimum of 6.0 in each component) or a Swansea University recognised equivalent unless otherwise stated in individual course details. SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES We offer a range of funding opportunities for both taught and research degrees. For details, please visit: swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/ scholarships CPD We work closely with our NHS and industry partners to provide a vibrant, innovative CPD learning environment to meet individuals and business needs with a flexible approach. For details, please visit: swansea.ac.uk/medicine/cpd

Medical Science, Chemistry, Genetics, Human, Biology/ Physiology, Clinical Science.

Applications as part of widening access for Higher Education will be

For more detailed course content, including a full module list, visit: swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate

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