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).
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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 | £27000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £25500 - £33500 | £19000 - £27000 | £21000 - £32500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of CAH02
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £28287 | £27100 | £30892 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £25480 - £33720 | £21737 - £34931 | £23753 - £40271 |
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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.
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.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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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% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 31% | Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals |
| 7% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 3% | Caring personal services |
| 3% | Elementary occupations |
| 3% | Sales occupations |
| 3% | Media Professionals |
| 2% | Protective service occupations |
| 2% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 2% | Elementary occupations |
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
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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 |
|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 |
| PTE Academic | 65 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 94 |
| Cambridge English Advanced | |
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 |
| PTE Academic | 65 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 94 |
| Cambridge English Advanced |
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:
August 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)
UCAS application code:
B130
University Rankings
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FAQ about Healthcare Science BSc (Hons) Cardiff Metropolitan University
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9000 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £27500 15 months after graduation, £23000 3 years after graduation and £27000 after graduation.
- Managers, directors and senior officials (40%), Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals (31%), Business and public service associate professionals (7%), Caring personal services (3%)
- 15 graduates rated the course 90. This means that 90% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- Healthcare Science BSc (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at Cardiff Metropolitan University.
- It is pretty easy to get accepted based on UCAS tariff scores (lowest 100% Percentile among all Healthcare Science students in the UK). Other criteria may have been valued for acceptance apart from UCAS tariff scores.