Cardiff Metropolitan University

BSc Biomedical Science Health, Exercise Nutrition

Cardiff Metropolitan University

Course overview

This programme starts with a foundation year that builds students’ skills, knowledge, and confidence before moving to the main degree. The Biomedical Science (Health, Exercise & Nutrition) is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology. The programme studies the science of lifestyle, especially how exercise and nutrition can be used to improve health and to fight problems like obesity.

The programme shares its first year with the BSc Biomedical Science degree and will later allow students to select their specialisation from the second year. The programme teaches subjects in human physiology and biochemistry, and other subjects like clinical exercise physiology and public health nutrition. The graduates of this course can be employed in sports, health, and research sectors. Students are assessed through essays, literature reviews, exams, practical reports, presentations, case studies and a final project.

Entry requirements

Candidates need to submit a personal statement and relevant information regarding their studies, an academic and/or employer reference, a portfolio and their CVs to show their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

  • Candidates need 56 UCAS points including A-levels, BTEC or T levels or equivalent.
  • Other international qualifications equivalent to A-levels are also accepted.

English Proficiency:

  • Candidates should submit an overall score of 6.0 in the IELTS score, with no component below 5.5. PTE Academic and TOEFL are also accepted.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount

    The Alumni Discount offers a 20% discount on Cardiff Met courses for previous graduates who are enrolling onto postgraduate programmes from September 2026.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Full Fee Discount

    Award: Up to £1,000

  • Sport Scholarships

    Undergraduate – Home student (UK): £7,000; Undergraduate – International student: £11,000; Postgraduate alumni – Home student (UK) £2,000 + alumni discount Postgraduate alumni – Home student (UK) £4,200.

  • Undergraduate Scholarship

    Award: £2,500

    Up to £2,500

Career opportunities

Graduates of the BSc Biomedical Science (Health, Exercise & Nutrition) with Foundation Year programme from Cardiff Metropolitan University can become:

  • Biomedical Scientist
  • Health Education Specialist
  • Clinical Trials Assistant
  • Sports and Exercise Physiologist
  • Nutrition Researcher

Cost of study

The international students’ tuition fee for the BSc Biomedical Science (Health, Exercise & Nutrition) with Foundation Year programme at Cardiff Metropolitan University is £16,000.

Admission

Admission to the BSc Biomedical Science (Health, Exercise & Nutrition) with Foundation Year is made through UCAS. If you need further assistance, our advisors at AHZ can assist you with your application process.

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