BSc Biomedical Science (Health, Exercise & Nutrition)
Cardiff Metropolitan University
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Neuroscience, studying the biomedical science of exercise, nutrition and human health. Core topics include Data Analysis, Laboratory Techniques, and Research Methods. The programme is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for Chartered Biologist (CBiol) membership and shares a common first year with the Biomedical Science degree, allowing students to choose their pathway from year two.
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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 90%: 18 offers from 20 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 98%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 40%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 25%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- 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 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- Access course: 20%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- 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
- Professional & Interprofessional Development 1
- Analytical, Research & Diagnostic Methods
- Blood and Cellular Sciences
- Molecular Biology and Genetics
- Clinical Exercise Physiology & Physiological Wellbeing
- Physiology, Pharmacology & Toxicology
- Professional & Interprofessional Development 2
- Research Project
- Contemporary Topics in Biomedical Sciences
- Sports Medicine
- Nutrition in Sport & Exercise
- Molecular & Metabolic Adaptation to Exercise
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biomedical Science (Health, Exercise & Nutrition) 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 (Health, Exercise & Nutrition) at Cardiff Metropolitan University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Biomedical Science (Health, Exercise & Nutrition) at Cardiff Metropolitan University?
88% 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 (Health, Exercise & Nutrition) at Cardiff Metropolitan University?
The typical offer is BC at A level. The average entrant had 152 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Biomedical Science (Health, Exercise & Nutrition) at Cardiff Metropolitan University?
90% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 18 offers from 20 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Biomedical Science (Health, Exercise & Nutrition) at Cardiff Metropolitan University accredited?
Yes. 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 (Health, Exercise & Nutrition) at Cardiff Metropolitan University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.