Biomedical & Healthcare Sciences is a continually changing, dynamic scientific discipline concerned with understanding how diseases develop and how they may affect the normal functioning of the body. You will have the opportunity to cover specialisms such as Biochemistry, Haematology, Transfusion Science, Microbiology, Virology, Immunology, Cellular and Molecular Biology and Genetics. Pathways in Health, Exercise and Nutrition are also available.

You will be taught by a team of research active, biomedical and healthcare scientists and have access to our large, modern practical laboratories. You will undertake a range of lab processes and procedures using a variety of techniques to apply your theoretical knowledge in practical settings – both on campus and in work-based, real world settings.

Upon successful completion of a professionally accredited Biomedical & Healthcare Sciences degree at Cardiff Met, you will have the opportunity to become a registered Biomedical Scientist and use your expert scientific knowledge and analytical skills to investigate diseases such as diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease. You also have the opportunity to continue your studies by undertaking one of our postgraduate Biomedical Science programmes.

“Gaining hands-on practical experience during my degree was a big part of my learning journey at Cardiff Met. I learnt techniques that have set me up for my career, including blood testing, VO2 max tests, analysing bacteria and so much more. I now work in a technical laboratory role using the skills and knowledge gained during the degree on a day-to-day basis.”

Michaela Toumi
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science (Health, Exercise & Nutrition)

Meet the Team: Victoria Bradley

I have worked in the field of Biomedical Science for over 30 years, both in clinical practice in NHS pathology laboratories and as an academic. I was inspired to become a Biomedical Scientist following work experience at my local hospital. I was fascinated by the different technical procedures that were undertaken in the laboratory and how the results which were produced impacted on patient’s lives. Through academic learning, simulations and clinical placements, our students develop their knowledge and skills to become Biomedical Scientists and it is a joy to work with them and watch them grow into professionals.