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BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science at Cardiff Metropolitan University

Cardiff Metropolitan University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science and the Royal Society of Biology and focuses on the investigation of human disease and disorders such as diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease. Accreditation means graduates meet the academic requirements to register as a Biomedical Scientist after work-based training. It shares a common first year with the Health, Exercise & Nutrition pathway.

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

Year 1 core modules: Biochemistry, Cell Biology & Genetics, Anatomy & Physiology, Infection & Immunity 1, Laboratory Skills & Data Analysis, and Personal & Interprofessional Development 1. Year 2 core modules: Analytical, Research & Diagnostic Methods, Blood & Cellular Sciences, Infection & Immunity 2, Molecular Biology & Genetics, Personal & Interprofessional Development 2, and Physiology, Pharmacology & Toxicology.

Career pathways

Pathology laboratories, research laboratories, the food industry, forensic science, pharmaceuticals, health and safety, commerce and teaching; graduates have also entered graduate-entry medicine and dentistry and higher degrees. Graduates can apply for trainee Biomedical Scientist posts and register after the IBMS Certificate of Competence.

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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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