Cardiff Metropolitan University

BSc Healthcare Science with Foundation Year

Cardiff Metropolitan University

Course overview

The BSc Healthcare Science at Cardiff Metropolitan University is an NHS-funded, professionally accredited degree for anyone interested in Biomedical Science. It focuses on applying science to disease investigation with NHS lab training to gain healthcare skills.

This programme, which offers a foundation year for those who don’t meet the required standards for year one entry, prepares graduates for HCPC registration, providing pathways in life sciences (such as infection science) to work in the NHS or related health sectors, covering the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of diseases. By the end of the programme, students understand research methods, as well as how to link discoveries to policy.

Learning in this course is through lectures, tutorials, seminars, and workshops. Students are also assessed on examinations, data analysis exercises, essays, assignments, reports, presentations, and projects.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants require 112-120 UCAS tariff points, as well as three A levels. The relevant subjects include Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Food Technology, Environmental Science, Mathematics, IT, or Geography. They may also require BTECs, T Levels, IB Diplomas, and Access to HE Diplomas.

English Proficiency:

  • International students require an IELTS 7 overall with at least 6.5 in each component. Other accepted English tests include PTE, TOEFL, Cambridge English, or LanguageCert.

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 Healthcare Science from Cardiff Metropolitan University often find suitable roles such as:

  • Health Educator

  • Clinical Research Coordinator

  • Healthcare Administrator

  • Public Health Officer

  • Physician Assistant

Cost of study

The tuition fee for international students opting for the BSc Healthcare Science in Cardiff Metropolitan University is £16,000.

Admission

Candidates can apply for this course through UCAS or the university’s online portal. For more information regarding this process, contact AHZ counsellors now.

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