Course modalities offered

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

Key Course Facts

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 on the BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science are accredited by the IBMS, with the exception of Genetics. All pathways lead to HCPC registration.

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.

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).

Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).

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.

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 11 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.

Overall student satisfaction
64 /100
11 total respondents
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Source: National Student Survey NSS 2022
This particular course
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates of Healthcare Science BSc (Hons) at Cardiff Metropolitan University

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Healthcare Science BSc (Hons) 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 £25500 £23000 £26000
25-75 percentile range £25000 - £31000 £18000 - £26500 £19500 - £30500
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
All Healthcare Science courses of Cardiff Metropolitan University


Salary of all UK Graduates of Healthcare Science

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £25486 £26511 £29290
25-75 percentile range £23611 - £29333 £21098 - £33046 £22774 - £39903
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Healthcare Science courses of UK

What You Will Learn

Programme content: As a student of Healthcare Science, BSc (Hons) you will study the following course modules.

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

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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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
All Healthcare Science courses of Cardiff Metropolitan University

Current jobs

Job in line with future plans

Utilise skills from studies

Work is meaningful

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

Required skill level of job after 15 months

% Skilled jobs

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

38% Therapy professionals
31% Other Health Professionals
6% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Quality and Regulatory Professionals
3% Welfare and housing associate professionals
2% Administrative occupations
2% Conservation and environment professionals
2% Health associate professionals
2% Protective service occupations
2% Sports and fitness occupations
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022

Grading & Study Time

Assessment Methods

Study Time Distribution



Entry Requirements / Admissions

Minimum Required UCAS Tariff

To include grades BB at A level, including Biology and one other Science (which could include: Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, IT, Maths, Food Technology, Environmental Science or Geography).

Source: UCAS Feb 9, 2023

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022
This particular course

Qualification requirements

Other grade combinations totalling 120 points considered with grades BB in Biology and one other Science (which could include: Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, IT, Maths, Food Technology, Environmental Science or Geography).

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

Other grade combinations totalling 120 points considered with grades CC in Biology and one other Science (which could include: Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, IT, Maths, Food Technology, Environmental Science or Geography).

To include 15 from Higher level subjects including two grade 6, to be in Biology and one other Science (which could include: Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, IT, Maths, Food Technology, Environmental Science or Geography).

Applied Science

Other grade combinations totalling 120 points considered, to include two H2 grades, to be in Biology and one other Science (which could include: Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, IT, Maths, Food Technology, Environmental Science or Geography).

Applied Science

Other grade combinations totalling 120 points considered with grades BB in Biology and one other Science (which could include: Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, IT, Maths, Food Technology, Environmental Science or Geography). Skills Challenge Certificate accepted as the third subject.

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

Source: UCAS Feb 9, 2023

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
Source: UCAS Feb 9, 2023
Do you not fulfill the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements?
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Costs

Tuition Fees Healthcare Science BSc (Hons)

Channel Islands £9000 year 1
EU £13000 year 1
England UK £9000 year 1
Northern Ireland £9000 year 1
Scotland £9000 year 1
Wales £9000 year 1
International £13000 year 1

Additional fee information

For additional costs relating to this programme, please refer to http://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/additionalcosts
Source: UCAS Feb 9, 2023

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.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2024

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.

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Rankings of Cardiff Metropolitan University in related subject specific rankings.

Medicine & Health

    • #4 
    • #17 
    Health Professions
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]

See all university rankings of Cardiff Metropolitan University

What students say about studying Healthcare Science in the UK?

  • *real* day in the life of health science student
  • Part One: What is Healthcare Science – Physiological Sciences?
  • Health science: What will your university day look like?
  • What can you expect as a Healthcare Science student?
  • A Career in Healthcare Science

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.

  • Student Life in Cardiff - Cardiff Metropolitan University - Living in Cardiff as a student
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Where is this programme taught

Llandaff Campus
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