BSc Healthcare Science

The BSc Healthcare Science (Life Sciences) is funded by the National Health Service (NHS) in Wales, and is designed to train skilled Healthcare Scientists. The programme is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) and it runs for three years.

The programme encourages graduates to specialise in areas like Blood Sciences and Infection Sciences. Successful graduates of this programme are expected to work in the NHS in Wales, contributing to patient care and diagnosis.

Students are using lectures, tutorials, e-learning, and clinical placements throughout the entire course. They are assessed by written assignments, practical reports, presentations, and a final-year research project. This will help students gain academic knowledge and practical experience in a professional healthcare setting.

The University of Sunderland is a public university in the North East of England, operating campuses in Sunderland, London, and Hong Kong. It is known to be highly engaged in research, and it has built strong connections with industry over the years to support student employability. Psychology courses are ranked first in the North-East by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.

The university offers programmes across undergraduate and postgraduate levels in fields such as Engineering, Medicine, Law, Business and Management, Arts and Design, and Computing. The university has facilities located at the City Campus and the impressive riverside Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peter's, including the John Dawson Sciences Complex. Students in Clinical Psychology will benefit from opportunities for clinical placements and connections with local healthcare professionals.

Candidates need to submit a personal statement and relevant information regarding their studies, an academic and/or employer reference, their CVs to show their work experience and a DBS and occupational health check. Candidates may be invited for an interview.

Grade Requirements:

• Candidates need 112 - 120 UCAS points including A-levels, T levels or equivalent in subjects such as Biology and another science subject (chemistry, physics, psychology, IT, maths, geography, food technology or environmental science).
• Other international qualifications equivalent to A-levels are also accepted. A GCSE at grade 4 or C or above in English, Mathematics and Science is accepted.

English Proficiency

• Candidates need to score at least 7.0 overall in the IELTS test, with no component below 6.5.
• Other English language test scores, such as PTE Academic and Cambridge Assessment English, are accepted, amongst others.

The international students’ tuition fee for the BSc Healthcare Science (Life Sciences) programme at Cardiff Metropolitan University is £16,000.

Cardiff Metropolitan University offers several financial awards for international students, including those taking foundation programmes. Many of these scholarships automatically consider all international applicants, which means students do not need to complete a separate application. These awards can help with the cost of tuition, making schooling more accessible for international students.

Graduates of the BSc Healthcare Science (Life Sciences) programme from Cardiff Metropolitan University can become:

• Healthcare Scientist
• Trainee Clinical Scientist
• Lab Manager
• Biomedical Scientist
• Public Health Professional / Health Analyst

Admission to the BSc Healthcare Science (Life Sciences) programme is made through UCAS. If you need further assistance, we at AHZ can assist you with your application process.