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Healthcare Science
- BSc (Hons)
- 3 Years
- Full-time
- 21 September 2026
- Undergraduate
- Cardiff Met - Llandaff
- Awarded by:
- Cardiff Metropolitan University (Prifysgol Metropolitan Caerdydd)
Course summary
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 wellbeing of patients.
The professionally accredited BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science degree at Cardiff Met 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 tailored to prepare graduates for a career in the NHS.
The Healthcare Science degree is closely linked with the workforce planning requirements for NHS Wales, therefore offering an enhanced level of employability. During the second year of study, students will specialise in one of the following disciplines: Blood Science, Cellular Science, Genetics Science or Infection Science. Successful graduates will also be eligible to apply for registration as a Biomedical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), further enhancing the career opportunities.
This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting in part the academic and experience requirement for Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).
Due to this programme being NHS funded and therefore limited places being available which may fluctuate each year, unfortunately deferred applications cannot be considered.
All pathways lead to HCPC registration.
Cardiff Met provides a Foundation Year route for applicants who do not meet the entry requirements for Year 1 entry.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Royal Society of Biology
- Health and Care Professions Council
- Biomedical Science, Institute of
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
This course has restrictions on who can apply.
Due to the nature of this programme, we are not able to consider international applicants for entry.
Apply by
14 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B130
- Institution code:
- C20
- Campus name:
- Cardiff Met - Llandaff
- Campus Code:
- 1
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff 112 - 120 points
To include grades BC at A level, including Biology and one other Science (which could include: Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, IT, Maths, Food Technology, Environmental Science or Geography).
A level BC
Other grade combinations totalling 112 - 120 points considered with grades BC in Biology and one other Science (which could include: Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, IT, Maths, Food Technology, Environmental Science or Geography).
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) DMM - DDM
Applied Science
Access to HE Diploma D: 15 credits M: 30 credits P: 0 credits
Access to Higher Education Diploma that includes a major component of the basic Sciences.
Pass Access with 15 Distinctions in both Biology and an equivalent Science; Merits in the remaining units
Scottish Advanced Higher CD
Other grade combinations totalling 112 - 120 points considered with grades CD in Biology and one other Science (which could include: Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, IT, Maths, Food Technology, Environmental Science or Geography).
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme 0 points
Overall Pass to include H5/H6 in Biology and one other Science (which could include: Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, IT, Maths, Food Technology, Environmental Science or Geography).
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Welsh Advanced Skills Baccalaureate considered as the third subject
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate considered as the third A level
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) H1, H1
Other grade combinations totalling 112 - 120 points considered, to include two H1 grades, to be in Biology and one other Science (which could include: Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, IT, Maths, Food Technology, Environmental Science or Geography).
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Five GCSEs at grade C or above/grade 4 or above to include English Language, Maths & Science. For Welsh applicants we will accept either GCSE Mathematics or Mathematics-Numeracy.
Five Scottish National 5 subjects at grade C or above to include English Language, Maths & Science.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma DMM - DDM
Applied Science
T Level M - D
T level in a Science subject will be considered alongside a further Level 3 qualification in Biology
If your qualifications are not listed above, please contact Cardiff Met Admissions who will advise you
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
Additional entry requirements
- Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
- Health checks
- Interview
- Other
- Further details regarding the availability of the NHS Bursary are yet to be confirmed.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | No element lower than 6.5 Academic IELTS test required. |
| PTE Academic | 65 | No element lower than 64 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 94 | TOEFL Internet required. |
| Cambridge English Advanced | C | Minimum 185 |
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
Update on Historical Entry Grades Data
Please note that some courses include a foundation year, which has affected the accuracy of the data in this tool, which does not differentiate between Yr 0 entry and Yr 1 entry. As a result, these courses have been excluded this year. You can find more information on our website: www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/afteryouapply
This is the first year of the historical entry data tool (below), and we are committed to making improvements for future application cycles.
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
Not enough data available
We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
For additional costs, please refer to - https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/additionalcosts
Fee information can be found at - https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/fees
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