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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: B130
Healthcare Science (Life Sciences)
Cardiff Metropolitan UniversityCardiff, Wales
3 yearsDuration
£16,000Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
70%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Life Sciences) at Cardiff Metropolitan University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about improving patient care. Based in Cardiff, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. 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 pre... International tuition fees are £16,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission.
What You'll Learn
Cellular and Molecular Biology
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Clinical Laboratory Techniques
Haematology and Blood Science
Microbiology and Infection Control
Genetics and Genomics
Pathology and Disease Investigation
Research Methods and Professional Practice
UCAS Code:B130
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BC 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). |
| International Baccalaureate | 0 points 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). |
| UCAS Points | 72 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 7 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£16,000
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£48,000
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Cardiff Metropolitan University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £28,000 | £28,000 | £30,000 |
| 3 years | £21,000 | £25,500 | £29,500 |
| 5 years | £23,500 | £30,500 | £35,000 |
UK subject average: £28,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 11% below UK average salary
This course
£25,500
UK average
£28,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£30,500
UK average
£28,500
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-05-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
70%Working
30%Work & Study
90%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
56%
Overall
Teaching on my course
70%Learning opportunities
67%Assessment and feedback
44%Academic support
59%Organisation and management
36%Learning resources
67%Student voice
48%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
70%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
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