Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences with Health, Exercise and Nutrition (Honours)

The professionally accredited Biomedical Science (Health, Exercise & Nutrition) pathway at Cardiff Met focuses on the scientific study of all aspects of lifestyle, and the strategies that can be employed to improve health. We are in the vanguard of innovative biomedical study of major health crises such as the physical inactivity and obesity epidemics.

Emphasis is placed on the role that exercise, health promotion and nutrition contribute to this end. This Biomedical Science (Health, Exercise & Nutrition) pathway includes a series of fundamental science-based modules in human physiology, nutrition, biochemistry and psychology.

The pathway 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).

Course Length:
Three years full-time.
Four years full-time if undertaking foundation year.

Tariff points: 120-128
Contextual offer: See our contextual offers page.
GCSE: Five GCSEs at Grade C / 4 or above to include English Language / Welsh First Language, Mathematics / Mathematics Numeracy and Science.
A level subjects: Minimum three A levels to include grades BB in Biology and an equivalent Science.
Relevant subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Physical Education, IT, Mathematics, Food Technology, Environmental Science or Geography considered as the equivalent Science. Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate considered as a third subject.
BTEC National / Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: DDM within Applied Science.
T Level: Merit in a Science subject considered.
Access to Higher Education Diploma: Within a Science subject covering sufficient Biology.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: Minimum two Grade 5 in Higher Level Biology and equivalent Science.
Irish Leaving Certificate: H2 in both Biology and an equivalent Science. Higher level subjects only considered with a minimum grade H4.
Scottish Advanced Highers: Grades CC in Biology and an equivalent Science. Scottish Highers are also considered, either on their own or in combination with Advanced Highers.
IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in all elements, or equivalent.
TOEFL IBT - Overall - 72, Reading - 18 , Speaking - 20 , Listening - 17 , Writing - 17