BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Life Sciences) at Cardiff Metropolitan University

Programme overview

The professionally accredited BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Life Sciences) at Cardiff Met develops scientific knowledge and skills for the investigation of human health and disease, with work-based training in every year and preparation for an NHS career.

Faculty: Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences | Duration: 3 or 4 years full time (extended academic year with work-based training); 4 years with a foundation year. | Intake: 2027 entry | Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students graduate in Blood Science, Cellular Science, Genetics Science or Infection Science. Year 1 covers biochemistry, cell biology and genetics, anatomy and physiology, and infection and immunity, with a 3-week clinical placement in an IBMS-accredited NHS pathology laboratory in Wales; 4 weeks of interprofessional placement run across the 3 years.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for careers in the NHS and healthcare science laboratories.

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Entry requirements

Typical offer: 112-120 tariff points. A levels: minimum three, grades BC in Biology and an equivalent science (chemistry, physics, psychology, IT, mathematics, food technology, environmental science or geography). BTEC National/Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: DDM in Applied Science. IB Diploma: two Grade 5/6 in Higher Level Biology and an equivalent science. Irish Leaving Certificate: H1 in Biology and an equivalent science. Scottish Advanced Highers: CD in Biology and an equivalent science. Access to HE Diploma: 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction in Biology and an equivalent science. GCSE: five at grade C/4 or above including English Language (or Welsh First Language), Mathematics and Science. Successful interview, DBS and Occupational Health check. Foundation year (pass at 70% overall, minimum 65% in Biological Sciences) available. English language: Academic IELTS 7 overall with at least 6.5 in all elements, or equivalent.

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: 2027 entry

Duration: 3 or 4 years full time (extended academic year with work-based training); 4 years with a foundation

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