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Healthcare Science
BSc (Hons)
Become a Biomedical Scientist.
Tuition Fees for 2024 entry are fully paid by an NHS bursary
Full details about NHS bursaries and allocation for 2024 entry can be found at: www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/nhsbursaries
Typical modules
In year one you will cover fundamental biochemistry, cell biology and genetics, microbiology, immunology, and human physiology. You will develop relevant analytical, communication and professional skills and undertake a 6-week work-based learning placement in one of our accredited NHS clinical laboratories.
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.
This professionally accredited degree is specifically designed to enable you to develop, integrate and apply scientific knowledge and skills to the multidisciplinary investigation of human health and disease. With elements of work-based training incorporated into every year of the degree, it is carefully tailored to prepare graduates for a career in the NHS.
During the second year of study, you will specialise in one of the following disciplines: Blood Science, Cellular Science, Genetics Science or Infection Science.
• Blood & Cellular Sciences
• Infection & Immunity
• Molecular Biology & Genetics
• Physiology, Pharmacology & Toxicology
Your future
• The degree is closely linked with the workforce planning requirements for NHS Wales, therefore offering an enhanced level of employability.
• Successful graduates will be eligible to apply for registration as a Biomedical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), further enhancing career opportunities in organisations such as the Health Protection Agency, National Blood Authority and Medical Research Council.
“Having a personal tutor meant that I felt supported throughout the academic year, and also when on placement. On placement, completion of the IBMS certificate of competence meant that I could go straight into work as a Biomedical Scientist after graduating, as opposed to having to complete further training before entering the world of work.”
Sacha Bhuchar Healthcare Science - BSc (Hons) Graduate and Biomedical Scientist
Place of study: Llandaff Campus
Course length: 3-4 years fulltime, dependent upon taking the foundation year (see page 126)
Entry requirements: Typical offer: 120-128 UCAS Points
Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available
