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Biomedical Science (with Foundation Year)
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
- 4 Years
- Full-Time
- 21 September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Cardiff Met - Llandaff
- Awarded by:
- Cardiff Metropolitan University (Prifysgol Metropolitan Caerdydd)
Course summary
This is a four-year programme that includes a year of foundational study and leads directly into the degree course. Our foundation year offers the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence, before you advance to stage one of your honours degree.
The BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science degree at Cardiff Met is professionally accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science and the Royal Society of Biology and is designed to enable students to develop, integrate and apply scientific knowledge, understanding and skills to the multi-disciplinary investigation of human disease and disorders, such as diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease.
Graduates will also be equipped to find employment in a variety of contexts, including pathology laboratories, research laboratories, the food industry, forensic science, pharmaceuticals, health and safety, commerce and teaching. In addition, many of our graduates have gone on to study for higher degrees, including graduate entry medicine and dentistry degrees, and further professional qualifications.
This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting in part the academic and experience requirement for Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).
Common First Year
Please note that the BSc Biomedical Science degree and the BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences with Health, Exercise & Nutrition pathway share a common first year. On successful completion of the first year, students can decide which degree to follow from year two onwards.
How to apply
Apply by
13 January 2027
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B90F
- Institution code:
- C20
- Campus name:
- Cardiff Met - Llandaff
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A level
Grade combinations totalling 56 points considered with a minimum grade C from at least 2 A-levels or equivalent
T LevelP
UCAS TariffOffer: 56
56 UCAS tariff points from at least 2 A level or equivalent, to include a minimum C grade.
Access to HE Diploma
Successful completion of the Access to HE Diploma with 45 credits at level 3
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Five GCSEs at grade C or above/grade 4 or above to include English Language, Maths and Science. For Welsh applicants we will accept either GCSE Mathematics or Mathematics-Numeracy. Five Scottish National 5 subjects at grade C or above to include English Language and Maths.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Grade combinations totalling 56 points considered to include a combination of Highers and Advanced Highers.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
A minimum tariff of 24 to include 2 x H5
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)MPP
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
56 points from Higher Level, minimum H4 considered
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended DiplomaMPP
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Grade combinations totalling 56 points considered with at least 1 A-level. Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate considered as second subject
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | No element lower than 5.5. Academic IELTS test required. |
| PTE Academic | 52 | No element lower than 51 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 72 | TOEFL Internet required. |
| Cambridge English Advanced | Level B2 | Minimum 169 (no element lower than 162) |
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
Update on Historical Entry Grades Data
Please note that some courses include a foundation year, which has affected the accuracy of the data in this tool, which does not differentiate between Yr 0 entry and Yr 1 entry. As a result, these courses have been excluded this year. You can find more information on our website: www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/afteryouapply
This is the first year of the historical entry data tool (below), and we are committed to making improvements for future application cycles.
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
Not enough data available
We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland | £9535 | |
| EU & International | £16000 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
For additional costs, please refer to - https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/additionalcosts
Fee information can be found at - https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/fees
Course contact details
Admissions
Email:askadmissions@cardiffmet.ac.uk
Phone:029 2041 6010
Open Days
Email:opendays@cardiffmet.ac.uk
Phone:02920416042
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