Cardiff Metropolitan University
Healthcare Science BSc (Hons)
Cardiff Metropolitan University

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 15 graduates of Healthcare Science BSc (Hons) at Cardiff Metropolitan University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in healthcare science (non-specific).

Overall student satisfaction
64 /100
15 total respondents
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in CAH02

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of healthcare science (non-specific) at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £27500 £23000 £26000
25-75 percentile range £25500 - £33500 £18000 - £26500 £19500 - £30500


Salary of all UK Graduates of CAH02

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £28287 £26511 £29290
25-75 percentile range £25480 - £33720 £21098 - £33046 £22774 - £39903

Course Description

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.

Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as a biomedical scientist.

Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).

Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).

This degree meets NHS requirements for the role of a Healthcare Science Practitioner. Academic study is integrated with 50 weeks of work based training underpinned by professional practice. Delivered by academic and clinical staff with active patient involvement the degree constantly evolves to embed new science and technology e.g. genomics.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Healthcare Science BSc (Hons) at Cardiff Metropolitan University

40% Elementary occupations
31% Administrative occupations
7% Teaching Professionals
3% Artistic, literary and media occupations
3% Media Professionals
3% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
3% Protective service occupations
2% Customer service occupations
2% Administrative occupations
2% Business and public service associate professionals

Grading & Study Time

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Minimum Required UCAS Tariff

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).

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Qualification requirements

Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)

M in T Level Health, Healthcare Science, or Science.

Access to HE Diploma

Including one in a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)

31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.

Including one in a relevant subject/science (90 UCAS tariff points)

In a relevant subject/science (112 UCAS tariff points)

The Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted in lieu of one A Level at the A Level grades specified, excluding any subject specific requirements.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

If your qualifications are not listed above, please contact Cardiff Met Admissions who will advise you

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

Minimum 185

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Healthcare Science, BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Healthcare Science BSc (Hons)

Ireland £9000 year 1
Channel Islands £9000 year 1
EU £15000 year 1
England UK £9000 year 1
Northern Ireland £9000 year 1
Scotland £9000 year 1
Wales £9000 year 1
EU £16000 year 1
International £16000 year 1

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

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.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

Positions of Cardiff Metropolitan University in top UK and global rankings.

See all 16 university rankings of Cardiff Metropolitan University

About Cardiff Metropolitan University

Cardiff Metropolitan University, also known as CardiffMet, was established in 1976 in the small city of Cardiff, Wales. This university holds more than 1,000 student residence rooms, and it takes pride in that the accommodation here is more than just a place to sleep. Those living on-site have access to frequent and free social events taking place nearby, ensuring that those learning here have just as many opportunities to make connections as they do to succeed academically.

List of 183 Bachelor and Master Courses from Cardiff Metropolitan University - Course Catalogue

  • Student Life in Cardiff - Cardiff Metropolitan University - Living in Cardiff as a student
  • Cardiff Metropolitan University International Video
  • Advice for Cardiff Met Applicants from Nigerian Students

Where is this programme taught

Cardiff Met - Llandaff
map marker Show on map

Similar courses

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
Healthcare Science (Ophthalmic Imaging) BSc (Hons) University of Gloucestershire 55% 0% 15% £9250 £15000 £15450 151 Cheltenham On campus Full-time
Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology) BSc (Hons) Middlesex University 72% 15% 0% £9250 £15100 125 London On campus Full-time
Healthcare Science BSc (Hons) Cardiff Metropolitan University 64% 2% 0% £9000 £16000 165 Cardiff On campus Full-time
Healthcare Science (Physiological Sciences) BSc BSc (Hons) St George's, University of London - - - £9250 £9250 £17250 £19150 - London On campus Full-time
Healthcare Science (Life Sciences) BSc (Hons) University of Bradford 80% 2% 5% £9250 £22180 149 Bradford On campus Full-time
Healthcare Science (Audiology) BSc (Hons) Aston University 62% 0% 0% £9250 £20700 144 Birmingham On campus Full-time
Healthcare Science (Neurophysiology) BSc (Hons) Middlesex University 70% 15% 0% £9250 £15100 118 London On campus Full-time
Healthcare Science (Audiology) BSc (Hons) De Montfort University - - - £9250 - - Leicester On campus Full-time
Healthcare Science (Nuclear Medicine) BSc (Hons) Swansea University - - - - - - Swansea On campus Full-time
Healthcare Science (Radiation Physics) BSc (Hons) Swansea University - - - - - - Swansea On campus Full-time