Biomedical Sciences
About this course
MBiomed in Biomedical Sciences, a biomedical sciences degree focused on human health, disease mechanisms, and medical research applications. In the final year of study, students complete an independent research project supervised by academic researchers. Students undertake active research within a research laboratory, combining core biomedical sciences modules with flexible option choices.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA (Biology or Chemistry)
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What students say
Based on about 48 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 91%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 110 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 92%
- Left higher education: 3%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 6%
What graduates do next
Based on about 450 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 82%
- Working and studying: 9%
- Further study: 3%
- Unemployed: 2%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 34%
- Nursing Professionals: 32%
- Therapy professionals: 20%
- Health associate professionals: 2%
- Caring personal services: 1%
- Find their work meaningful: 96%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 91%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 93%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 865 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 6%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 15%
- Wales: 59%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 105 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 92%
- Access course: 6%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Biomedical Sciences at Cardiff University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £30,000 after 3 years, £35,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,500 and £42,500. The £35,500 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Biomedical sciences.
What do graduates of Biomedical Sciences at Cardiff University do next?
94% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Biomedical Sciences at Cardiff University?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Biomedical Sciences at Cardiff University?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 138 UCAS points.
How many students continue on Biomedical Sciences at Cardiff University?
92% of students continued into their second year, and 3% left higher education.