Foundation leading to BSc Health Sciences

The professionally accredited BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science degree at Cardiff Metropolitan University is specifically designed to enable students to develop, integrate and apply scientific knowledge and skills to the multi-disciplinary investigation of human health and disease. With elements of work-based training incorporated into every year of the programme, it is carefully selected to prepare graduates for a career in the NHS.​

This is a four-year programme that includes a year of foundational study and leads directly into the degree course. Our foundation year offers the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence, before you advance to stage one of your honours degrees. Healthcare Science is a dynamic and continually evolving discipline that requires highly trained individuals to perform an array of laboratory-based techniques that contribute to the overall care and well-being of patients. We welcome you to study a foundation year if you’re from a variety of different backgrounds and experiences, i.e if you’re unsure which subject you’d like to specialise in, you don’t have the right combination of subjects for direct entry into Year 1 or if you don’t meet the expected requirements for direct entry into Year 1.

Cardiff Metropolitan University is located in the capital city of Wales, offering a vibrant culture, as well as opportunities for adventure and sports. It is committed to making student life a wonderful experience through state-of-the-art facilities, learning and innovation, offering a wide range of creative, sports, health, education, technology, social and life sciences, as well as business disciplines.

Grade requirements

Applicants are required to have the following:

• 56 UCAS tariff points from at least 2 A-level or equivalent, to include a minimum C grade.
• International Baccalaureate (IB): A minimum tariff of 24 to include 2 x H5
• A Level: Grade combinations totalling 56 points considered with a minimum grade C from at least 2 A-levels or equivalent

English Language Requirements

• Candidates whose first or primary language is not English will usually need an overall IELTS score of 6.0, with no component score below 5.5.

The cost of the Foundation leading to the BSc Health Sciences program for 2025/2026 is £16,000 per year

For students commencing their studies in academic year 2025/2026, the scholarships are:

• Undergraduate Scholarships are awarded £2500
• MBA Scholarships Award is up to £4,000 and is based on academic and/or professional, evidence-based work experience.
• The Vice Chancellor Scholarship Award is up to £3,500. It is awarded to a number of our MA and MSc programmes, and is based on academic and/or professional, evidence-based work experience.
• Full Fee Discount Award is up to £1,000. The full fee discount is awarded to students studying a full-time undergraduate, postgraduate taught or MBA who pay their fees in full by the set deposit deadline date.
• Alumni Scholarship Award: 20% reduction in course fees. It is awarded to all students who have completed a Cardiff Metropolitan undergraduate degree and are enrolling on taught postgraduate programmes in Cardiff.
• ​Cardiff Met Sanctuary Award: Access to education scholarship opportunities for people with irregular migration status. Scholarships are available for undergraduate and postgraduate level study.

Graduates of BSc Health Sciences from Cardiff Metropolitan University can pursue roles such as:

• Dieticians
• Sport Nutritionist
• Nutrition consultants
• Hygiene
• Packaging
• Food Quality Manager

To apply for the course, you can apply directly to the university through its online application portal. For personalised help with your application, please speak to one of our trained counsellors.