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Swansea University: Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science

Swansea University
School of Health and Social Care
Health at Swansea University
Swansea University offers outstanding postgraduate opportunities in healthcare, with courses that build on our long-established links with the NHS (National Health Service), social services, and industry. Our internationally renowned research staff are continually working to tackle the challenges facing the healthcare system, while our teaching staff are active in both practice and research. Together, they have a wealth of professional experience offering an unrivalled mix of academic excellence and practical expertise.
We offer a wide range of health-related postgraduate programmes at Swansea University, including:
- Advanced Practice in Health Care
- Community and Primary Health Care Practice
- Education for the Health Professions
- Enhanced Neonatal Care
- Enhanced Professional Midwifery Practice
- Health Care Management
- Nursing Pre-Registration
- Public Health and Health Promotion
- Social Work
Many of these courses offer the opportunity to start your studies in January or October. Visit our postgraduate study and research degree pages for more information.
Our Research
Real-world impact is pivotal to research undertaken at the School of Health and Social Care. We improve patient outcomes and tackle the challenges facing our society. The quality of our research has again been recognised in REF2021, with 62% of our research outputs recognised as world-leading or internationally excellent with very considerable impact.
Our Facilities
Our outstanding clinical suites prepare our students to become the next generation of healthcare professionals, and graduates who are equipped for the workplace with superb career prospects. Our Health and Wellbeing Academy offers support, advice, and services to the public. Research is also an essential element of the Academy and it provides world class teaching and learning opportunities for its students, with the aim of maximising benefits to the wider community.
Student Profile
“I chose Swansea University because it is highly acclaimed in Medicine & Health. My course is unique because unlike other Public Health courses, it teaches about health promotion: a practical approach which can be a great start for my career! Finally, this course ensures governmental accreditation for students who pass the course successfully.”
Christy Mathew, MSc Public Health and Health Promotion
How to Apply
How to Apply to Swansea University
Postgraduate Open Days take place regularly – both online and on campus.
Contact
Swansea University
Singleton Park
Swansea
SA2 8PP
E: study@swansea.ac.uk
W: Website
Available courses
- Advanced Clinical Practice (Primary Care) (MSc/Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip)
- Advanced Practice in Health Care (MSc/Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip)
- Children and Young People (Doctor of Philosophy - PhD/Master of Philosophy - MPhil)
- Community Health Studies, Specialist Practice Award in District Nursing (MSc/Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip)
- Forensic Psychology (MSc)
- Health and Wellbeing (MSc (Res))
- Healthcare Management (Doctor of Philosophy - PhD/Master of Philosophy - MPhil)
- Health Policy (Doctor of Philosophy - PhD/Master of Philosophy - MPhil)
- Health Psychology (Doctor of Philosophy - PhD/Master of Philosophy - MPhil)
- Health Sciences (Doctor of Philosophy - PhD/Master of Philosophy - MPhil)
- Medical Neuroscience (MSc)
- Mental Health (Doctor of Philosophy - PhD/Master of Philosophy - MPhil)
- Non-Medical Prescribing for Allied Health Professionals (Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert)
- Non-Medical Prescribing for Nurses and Midwives (Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert)
- Non-Medical Prescribing for Pharmacists (Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert)
- Physician Associate Studies (UK Students Only) (Master of Physician Associate Studies – MPAS)
- Sociology (Doctor of Philosophy - PhD/Master of Philosophy - MPhil)
- Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (Health Visiting) (MSc/Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip)
- Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (Health Visiting) with integrated V100 (MSc/Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip)
- Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (School Nursing) (MSc/Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip)
- Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (School Nursing) with integrated V100 (MSc/Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip)
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