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University degree
Biomedical Science
Black Mountain Activities Limited
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
Worth knowing: about 20% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
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About this course
The BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science degree at Cardiff Met is professionally accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science and the Royal Society of Biology and is designed to enable you to develop, integrate and apply scientific knowledge, understanding and skills to the multi-disciplinary investigation of human disease and disorders, such as diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease.
Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
96-111 pts30%
112-127 pts10%
128-143 pts15%
144-159 pts20%
160-175 pts5%
How they qualified
76% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels76%
other higher education14%
an Access course5%
another degree2%
no formal qualifications2%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts Pay & prospects
75%
In work or further study after
80%
Continue past first year
75%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£28,000
After 15 months
£25,500
3 years on
£30,500
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Science, engineering and technology associate professionalsHighly skilled35%
Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations10%
Natural and social science professionalsHighly skilled15%
Managers, directors and senior officialsHighly skilled15%
Teaching ProfessionalsHighly skilled10%
Welfare and housing associate professionalsHighly skilled10%
Business and public service associate professionalsHighly skilled10%
What students say National Student Survey
75%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching75%
Assessment & feedback67%
Academic support61%
Well organised68%
Learning resources82%
Student community85%
In students' own words
★★★★★
A great decision
I've grown so much academically and personally here. The best part: the cohort are bright and motivated, which makes the learning environment great. If I'm honest, first-year classes can be quite large. On the city — the city is a brilliant…
Postgraduate · Full-time
★★★★☆
Good but not perfect
Overall a solid programme but worth going in with open eyes. The best part: anatomy teaching here is particularly strong — full dissection experience. If I'm honest, admin can be slow to respond, especially at start of term. On the city — l…
Third year · Full-time
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Where this degree can lead
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