Healthcare Science (Life Sciences) Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Healthcare Science (Life Sciences) Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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 carefull...
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.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-21
Campus
Cardiff Met - Llandaff
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A08-G51
Institution Code
C20
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
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).
T Level
M
D
T level in a Science subject will be considered alongside a further Level 3 qualification in Biology
UCAS Tariff
112.0
120.0
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).
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 15.0, offer-merit: 30.0, offer-pass: 0.0
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
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.
Scottish Advanced Higher
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
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
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
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).
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate considered as the third A level
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, England, Republic of Ireland | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £16,000 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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