Population Health is a multidisciplinary approach which spans the medical and life sciences, social sciences, epidemiology, demography, public health and health informatics, to develop new knowledge and effective strategies which aim to improve health and wellbeing, and reduce inequalities among populations. It seeks to unify the entire spectrum of health interventions, from prevention and promotion to health protection, diagnosis, treatment and care, and to integrate and balance action between them.Our BSc Population Health and Medical Sciences programme brings together a diverse range of subjects to provide you with a holistic understanding of the social, economic, medical and demographic factors that shape population health; from prevention and promotion, to health protection, diagnosis, treatment and care. Students will be equipped with the academic, practical and professional knowledge and skills required to determine systematic variations in the health of individuals, communities and populations, and the ability to apply this knowledge to a wide variety of health solutions aimed at improving population health, wellbeing and the delivery of health services.During the first year, students are introduced to the key issues and concerns of Population Health, including Healthcare systems and organisation, and the use of Health Information Technology. Alongside this, they will also develop an elementary knowledge of genetics, cell biology, human physiology and develop key skills for medical sciences. The second year of study then introduces students to more specialised topics within Population Health and medical sciences. These include Health Service Research, Health Informatics, Human Immunology, Bioethics, Biostatistics, Population Health Management, and many more. In addition, in the second year, students can choose modules from one of three ‘Employability Strands’ (1: Medical Research; 2: Enterprise and Innovation; 3: Medical Science in Practice (minimum 60% year 1 average required). The third year then exposes students to a further range of multidisciplinary topic areas, including Data to Decisions, Global Population Health and Human Biology and the Environment. Students are also provided with the opportunity to develop independent research skills relevant to their chosen area of interest through the completion a 'capstone project.' This project will require that students draw from the knowledge and skills they have gained throughout the programme in order to produce a piece of independent research. Employability is at the heart of this programme; as well as having the opportunity to tailor their module choices to an ‘Employability strand’, our students will be able to enhance their employability skills throughout the duration of their studies through supported work experience opportunities at each year. Placements have been secured with NHS Wales Informatics Service and will provide students with invaluable opportunities for work-based learning, as well as unique opportunities to network with established healthcare professionals. The BSc Population Health and Medical Sciences programme is also included in the 'Pathways to Medicine' programme, which will provide our students with direct links to Swansea's Graduate Entry Medicine degree, and the opportunity to secure a guaranteed interview for this programme, providing they choose the appropriate pathway (Medicine in Practice), perform satisfactorily and meet the minimum entry criteria (60% average in year 1 and 2) at the time of application.