BSc Biomedical Science Health, Exercise Nutrition

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.

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.

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

Cardiff Metropolitan University offers a range of scholarships for undergraduate students. All international applicants are considered for the Undergraduate Scholarship, which provides an award of £2,500. Also, a Full Fee Discount of up to £1,000 may be available for full-time undergraduate students who pay their fees in full by the set deposit deadline. The university also offers a Sanctuary Award for students looking for sanctuary in the UK.

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

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.