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Biomedical Sciences

Cardiff University

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site - Cardiff

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Biomedical science is the science that underpins medicine and medical research. Our Biomedical Sciences degree gives you the opportunity to study a wide range of subjects including human physiology human anatomy disease processes and their treatment biochemistry genetics and microbiology. The curriculum is informed by the extensive range of biomedical research undertaken within the School of Biosciences and at the University Hospital of Wales, enabling you to receive training in contemporary topics such as cancer biology, stem cells, tissue engineering, gene therapy and neurodegenerative diseases. This programme offers a high degree of flexibility, offering you the freedom to shape your academic experience. Your degree title remains flexible up until your final year, allowing you to either continue with BSc Biomedical Sciences or switch to another of our bioscience courses. You can also choose to graduate with a more specialist degree title, including BSc Biomedical Sciences (Anatomy) and BSc Biomedical Sciences (Physiology). Your final degree title will depend on module selection, and your Personal Tutor will guide you through the options available to you. You may also have the option of switching to our four-year MBiomed integrated master's degree, which forms an excellent basis for a future career in scientific research. Career prospects - Our integrated master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences forms an excellent basis for a future career in scientific research. It also gives you the opportunity to develop science-specific and more general transferable skills which will be attractive to a wide range of both scientific and non-scientific employers. Our Biomedical Sciences graduates have gone on to a range of exciting and fulfilling careers in a variety of different fields, including medical and scientific research, biological industries, healthcare, toxicology, medical or scientific publishing, pathological science, journalism, public service and management. A Biomedical Sciences qualification can also act as a stepping stone to further training in professional areas including teaching, medicine, dentistry, nursing, veterinary science and accounting. In 2016/17, 93% of the School’s graduates who were available for work reported that they were in employment and/or further study within six months of graduating.

Application deadline

14/01/2026

Tuition fees

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£ 30,700per year

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University information

Cardiff University

Cardiff University

Cardiff University

  • University League Table

    22nd

  • Campus address

    Cardiff University - Cathays Park Campus, Park Place, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 3AT, United Kingdom

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Cardiff University has a welcoming and vibrant international community, with over 7,500 students coming from more than 130 countries.
Cardiff is a truly global institution with more than 200 partnerships and formal research links worldwide, giving students access to unique opportunities.
A wide range of dedicated support services for international students, including pre-departure advice, airport pickups, personal tutor guidance and more.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biological Sciences

    11th out of 91 10

  • Entry standards

    / Max 218
    161 74%

    20th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    86.0 86%

    8th

    7

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.08 77%

    45th

    38

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