Cardiff Metropolitan University
UCAS Code: B900 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
Grade combinations totalling 112 - 120 points considered with a minimum B in Biology and C in another Science
Pass the Access to HE Diploma with 45 credits at level 3 to reach a minimum of 112 - 120 points, grade combinations accepted
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Five GCSEs at grade C or above/grade 4 or above to include English Language and Maths. For Welsh applicants we will accept either GCSE Mathematics or Mathematics-Numeracy. Five Scottish National 5 subjects at grade C or above to include English Language and Maths.
A minimum tariff of 112 - 120 to include 2 x H6 in Biology and a alternative science (Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, PE, IT, Maths, Food Technology, Environmental Science or Geography
112 - 120 points with a minimum of two H2 grades. Minimum grade H4 considered within points
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
112 - 120 points including DM
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Grade combinations totalling 112 - 120 points considered with a minimum CD. To include Biology and another science subject (Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, PE, IT, Maths, Food technology, Environmental science or Geography)
T Level
Merit in a science subject considered
UCAS Tariff
112 - 120 points to include minimum B in Biology and C in another Science
Welsh Advanced Skills Baccalaureate considered as the third subject
Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate considered as the third A level
About this course
The BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science degree at Cardiff Met is professionally accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science and the Royal Society of Biology and is designed to enable students to develop, integrate and apply scientific knowledge, understanding and skills to the multi-disciplinary investigation of human disease and disorders, such as diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease.
Graduates will also be equipped to find employment in a variety of contexts, including pathology laboratories, research laboratories, the food industry, forensic science, pharmaceuticals, health and safety, commerce and teaching. In addition, many of our graduates have gone on to study for higher degrees, including graduate entry medicine and dentistry degrees, and further professional qualifications.
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).
Common First Year
Please note that the BSc Biomedical Science degree and the BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences with Health, Exercise & Nutrition pathway share a common first year. On successful completion of the first year, students can decide which degree to follow from year two onwards.
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The Uni
Cardiff Met - Llandaff
Department of Biomedical Sciences
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After graduation
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Top job areas of graduates
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