Cardiff,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Healthcare Science - BSc (Hons) Degree (including foundation year)‚Äã in Cardiff United Kingdom | Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff Metropolitan University
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Cardiff United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
16,000
(c. USD21,427.36)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Healthcare Science is a fast-paced, ever-changing field that demands skilled professionals to conduct various laboratory procedures essential for patient care and wellbeing. The BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science program at Cardiff Met, accredited by professional bodies, equips students with the scientific expertise needed to investigate human health and disease through a multidisciplinary approach. Incorporating work-based training throughout the curriculum, this degree prepares graduates for NHS careers while aligning with workforce needs in Wales. In their second year, students focus on specialties like Blood Science, Cellular Science, Genetics Science, or Infection Science. Graduates can pursue registration as Biomedical Scientists with the HCPC, expanding their career prospects. The Royal Society of Biology accredits this course, supporting eligibility for professional memberships. Due to NHS funding constraints, deferred applications are not accepted. Foundation Year Option: Available as a three or four-year program, the foundation year builds essential skills for students lacking standard entry qualifications or relevant scientific background. A 70% overall pass rate (including 65% in Biological Sciences) is required to progress. Career Opportunities: Healthcare Science provides diverse roles in the NHS and related organizations, focusing on disease research, diagnosis, and treatment. Graduates qualify for HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientists. The program includes extensive NHS laboratory training across three years, ensuring practical readiness for healthcare science careers.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS
Qualification Requirements
Typical Offers
‚ÄãThe following requirements are based on typical offers relevant to entering year 1 of the degree.
If you do not meet these entry requirements, we also offer a foundation year which allows progression to Year 1 upon successful completion. You will need to pass the foundation year with an overall mark of 70% at the first attempt, with a minimum of 65% from the Term 2 Biological Sciences module.
- Tariff points: 112-120
- GCSE: Five GCSEs at Grade C / 4 or above to include English Language / Welsh First Language, Mathematics / Mathematics – Numeracy and Science.
- A level subjects: Minimum three A levels. Grades BC in Biology and an equivalent Science.
- Relevant subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, IT, Mathematics, Food Technology, Environmental Science or Geography considered as the equivalent Science. Welsh Baccalaureate – Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate considered as a third subject.
- BTEC National / Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: DDM within Applied Science.
- T Level: Science subject considered, alongside a further relevant Level 3 qualification.
- Access to Higher Education Diploma: 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction in both Biology and an equivalent Science. Access to Higher Education Diplomas in the areas of Biosciences, Health Care, Health Science and Science are acceptable. A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above in English language, Mathematics and Science will also be required.
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: Minimum two Grade 5/6 in Higher Level Biology and equivalent Science.
- Irish Leaving Certificate: H1 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 are also considered, either on their own or in combination with Advanced Highers.‚Äã
- Other requirements: Successful interview, DBS and Occupational Health check.
We will interview all eligible applicants who are studying, or have studied, an appropriate Access to Higher Education Health related Diploma; level 3 or 4 work based learning qualification or similar level 3 programme; that meets the Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Bodies (PSRB) requirements for the programme.
Tuition
GBP
16,000