BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science (Health, Exercise & Nutrition) at Cardiff Metropolitan University

Programme overview

This pathway, accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, studies lifestyle and the strategies that can improve health, with emphasis on exercise, health promotion and nutrition. It includes science modules in human physiology, nutrition, biochemistry and psychology. It shares a common first year with BSc Biomedical Science, and students choose their route from Year 2.

Faculty: Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences | Duration: 3 years full time; 4 years with a foundation year | Intake: Entry year 2027 | Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Fundamental science modules in physiology, nutrition, biochemistry and psychology, with exercise-based modules in clinical exercise physiology, psychology of sport and exercise, metabolic adaptation to exercise, public health nutrition, sport and exercise nutrition and sports medicine. Teaching uses laboratories and the Health Assessment Suite at Llandaff and the human performance laboratories at Cyncoed.

Career pathways

Careers in the sport and leisure industry, the NHS, National Sports Councils, sporting governing bodies, health promotion and the Wales National Exercise Referral Scheme, as well as the pharmaceutical and food and beverage industries; further study at MSc and PhD level.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer for Year 1 entry: UCAS tariff 112-120. GCSE: Five GCSEs at Grade C / 4 or above including English Language / Welsh First Language, Mathematics / Mathematics - Numeracy and Science. A level: Minimum three A levels including grade B in Biology and grade C in an equivalent Science (Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Physical Education, IT, Mathematics, Food Technology, Environmental Science or Geography); Welsh Advanced Skills Baccalaureate considered as a third subject. BTEC National / Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: DMM within Applied Science. T Level: Merit in a Science subject considered. Access to Higher Education Diploma: Within a Science subject covering sufficient Biology. International Baccalaureate Diploma: Minimum two Grade 5/6 in Higher Level Biology and an equivalent Science. Irish Leaving Certificate: H2 in both Biology and an equivalent Science (Higher level subjects only considered with a minimum grade H4). Scottish Advanced Highers: Grades CD in Biology and an equivalent Science; Scottish Highers also considered alone or in combination with Advanced Highers. Combinations of qualifications are accepted if they meet the minimum requirements. Contextual offers are available. International applicants: Academic IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in all elements, or equivalent. A Foundation Year route is available for applicants who do not meet the entry requirements.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time home undergraduate tuition fee; may increase by any level permitted by the Welsh Government. Source

International applicants: GBP 16,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time international undergraduate tuition fee. Source

Intake: Entry year 2027

Duration: 3 years full time; 4 years with a foundation year

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