BSc Biomedical Science
Cardiff Metropolitan University
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Neuroscience. Core topics include Data Analysis and Laboratory Techniques. The programme is professionally accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science and the Royal Society of Biology. The first year is shared with the BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science (Health, Exercise & Nutrition) pathway.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 112-120 A level: Minimum three A levels to include grade B in Biology and grade C in an equivalent Science. BTEC/Cambridge Technical: DMM within Applied Science. IB: Minimum two Grade 5/6 in Higher Level Biology and equivalent Science.
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 94%: 150 offers from 160 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Gained a higher qualification: 2%
- Left higher education: 14%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 40%
- Working and studying: 30%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 25%
- Caring personal services: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 30%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 220 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 4%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 16%
- Wales: 52%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 7%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
- 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).
Modules
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology & Genetics
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Infection & Immunity 1
- Laboratory Skills & Data Analysis
- Personal & Inteprofessional Development 1
- Analytical, Research & Diagnostic Methods
- Blood & Cellular Sciences
- Infection & Immunity 2
- Molecular Biology & Genetics
- Personal & Interprofessional Development 2
- Physiology, Pharmacology & Toxicology
- Biomolecular Analysis
- Contemporary Topics in Biomedical Sciences
- Project
- The Biology & Laboratory Investigation of Disease
- Translational Research
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biomedical Science at Cardiff Metropolitan University earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £35,000. The £30,500 median after five years is £8,500 less than the UK median for Biomedical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Biomedical Science at Cardiff Metropolitan University do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Biomedical Science at Cardiff Metropolitan University?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Biomedical Science at Cardiff Metropolitan University?
The typical offer is BC at A level. The average entrant had 120 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Biomedical Science at Cardiff Metropolitan University?
94% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 150 offers from 160 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Biomedical Science at Cardiff Metropolitan University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS). 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).
How many students continue on BSc Biomedical Science at Cardiff Metropolitan University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 14% left higher education.