Cardiff Metropolitan University

BSc Biomedical Science Health, Exercise Nutrition

Cardiff Metropolitan University

Course overview

The Biomedical Science (Health, Exercise & Nutrition) is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology. The programme deals with the scientific investigation of lifestyle and methods to improve human health. The programme focuses on the role exercise, health promotion, and nutrition play in dealing with the main public health issues like physical inactivity and obesity.

Students will be taught the basic science subjects in physiology, biochemistry, and psychology, with special exercise subjects. Students will learn how lifestyle changes, such as exercise and diet, can prevent diseases like diabetes and heart conditions.

Students have access to laboratories, including the Health Assessment Suite, for their experiments. Students assessments are done through essays, literature reviews, exams, practical reports, presentations, case studies and a final year project.

Entry requirements

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

Grade Requirements:

  • Candidates need 112 - 120 UCAS points, including A-level or equivalent in Biology and another science subject. 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 an overall score of 6.0 in the IELTS Academic test, with no score below 5.5.
  • Other English language test scores, such as PTE Academic and TOEFL IBT, are accepted, amongst others.

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

  • MBA Scholarship

    Award: Up to £4,000.

  • 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

  • Vice Chancellor Scholarship

    Award: Up to £3,500

Career opportunities

After completing the Biomedical Science (Health, Exercise & Nutrition) from the Cardiff Metropolitan University, students can pursue a career as:

  • Clinical Exercise Physiologist
  • Health Promotion Specialist
  • Sports Nutritionist
  • Pharmaceutical Researcher
  • Public Health Officer

Cost of study

The tuition fee for the Biomedical Science (Health, Exercise & Nutrition) at Cardiff Metropolitan University is £16,000, which is subject to change yearly.

Admission

Candidates should submit their applications through UCAS. If you need further assistance with your application, reach out to our trained counsellors at AHZ.

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