MSci (Hons) Medical Pharmacology at Swansea University

Programme overview

The MSci Medical Pharmacology is a four-year integrated master's adding a research-focused year to the BSc. It covers toxicology, physiology, biochemistry, genetics, immunology and drug development.

Faculty: Medical School | Department: Medical School (Pharmacology) | Duration: 4 years full-time (5 years with an integrated master's plus Foundation Year, Year Abroad or Year in Industry) | Intake: September 2026 and September 2027 | Study mode: integrated | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 compulsory modules are Genetics, Genomics and Evolution and Introduction to Toxicology, with Skills for being a Medical Scientist, Introductory Biochemistry, Human Physiology and Cell Biology. Year 2 includes Pharmacology of Body Systems, with pathway options in medical science in practice, medical research or enterprise and innovation.

Career pathways

Graduates work in health and allied health professions, scientific research, clinical trials, toxicology, pharmacology and biomedical product development. Many continue to master's degrees, PhDs or NHS training schemes such as the Scientist Training Programme. The degree is a Pathway to Medicine and a base for graduate entry Medicine (MB BCh).

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Application information

Entry requirements

MSci (Hons) 4-year integrated master's: A level typical offer AAB-BCC with grade B in Chemistry or Biology, plus one other STEM subject. BTEC D*DD with 4 optional Level 3 modules from Chemistry or Biology and 2 optional modules in a second STEM subject. UK Access: 27 Distinctions, 15 Merits and 3 Passes, of which 15 credits should be in Biology or Chemistry and 15 further credits in a second science. T Levels: Distinction in T Level Science (occupational specialism: laboratory sciences). Mixed qualifications: 136-104 UCAS tariff points with a minimum of 40 from Chemistry or Biology, plus one other STEM subject. International Baccalaureate: 32 to include a minimum score of 6 at Higher Level Chemistry or Biology, plus one other STEM subject. English language for international applicants: IELTS 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time undergraduate tuition fee for Welsh, English and other UK students. International fee is shown on the course page. Source

International applicants: GBP 23,900 a year (2026/27). Year 1 tuition; international fees rise by 3% for each subsequent year of study Source

Intake: September 2026 and September 2027

Duration: 4 years full-time (5 years with an integrated master's plus Foundation Year, Year Abroad or Year in

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