Overview
The BSc Health & Social Care programme at Cardiff Metropolitan University integrates theoretical learning with practical, work-based experiences and exposure to real-world health and social care settings. It explores three core themes: Adult Health & Social Care, Child Health & Social Care, and Global Issues in Health & Social Care. The Health and Social Care programme is structured around 20-credit modules, with each module having approximately 200 hours of study per semester.
Students learn through lectures, seminars, work-based learning, field trips, and hands-on projects and are assessed using essays, presentations, portfolios, group projects and individual projects. They complete a recognised level 5 Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) qualification and take part in workplace learning.
Entry Requirements
Grade Requirements:
- For entry into the BSc Health & Social Care programme, applicants are expected to have;
- A Minimum of three A levels to include grades CCC with no specific subjects required, or equivalent qualifications like the BTEC / National Extended Diploma: MMM
- A minimum of 104 UCAS Tariff Points, an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma with no specific subjects required, and a Merit for T Level
English Language Requirements:
- Students from non-English speaking backgrounds need to meet the University’s standard English language requirement, which is an IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in reading, writing, speaking and listening
Cost of Study
For the academic year 2025/2026, the tuition fee for the BSc Health and Social Care programme at Cardiff Metropolitan University is £16,000 for International students.
Scholarships
Cardiff Metropolitan University offers a wide range of undergraduate scholarships and studentships to support International students. These scholarship options are:
- The Undergraduate scholarship, the Cardiff Met Sanctuary Award, and the Vice Chancellor Scholarship
- The Care Leavers and Estranged Students’ Bursary, also about £1,000 per year for eligible Home students, and the Performance and Elite Sports Scholarships for those who excel in sport.
- A full Fee Discount
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care programme at Cardiff Metropolitan University have a wide range of career options, which include;
- Policy roles
- Leadership and management roles in Health and Social Care
- Further vocational training in social work, nursing and midwifery
- Research
- Health promotion and community development
Admission Details
To apply for this course, you can apply directly to the university through its online application portal. For personalised help, you can speak to one of our trained counsellors to find out more about the process here.

