Biomedical science is the science that underpins medicine and medical research it covers a wide range of subjects including human physiology human anatomy disease processes and their treatment biochemistry genetics and microbiology.
Our integrated master’s degree is aimed at aspiring researchers and those seeking a career in science. This four-year undergraduate course enables you to explore the current frontiers of knowledge in your chosen field and provides training in advanced research techniques.
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.
Your final year will include an extended project in an active research laboratory. This project will be novel and the results may even be complete enough to be published in a scientific journal. You will be trained and supported by researchers, helping you to develop your skills as a practical research scientist.
Our Biomedical Sciences programme offers strong training for research scientists. Our graduates have gone on to a range of exciting and fulfilling careers in both scientific and non-scientific related fields, including scientific publishing, medical research, healthcare, toxicology, pathological science, journalism, medicine, teaching and veterinary science. Many also choose to further their studies by pursuing a master’s degree or PhD.
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September 2026
Main Site - Cardiff
Park Place,
Cardiff,
CF10 3AT, Wales, United Kingdom
AAA-AAB. Must include Biology or Chemistry.
You will need to pass the science practical element of the A-level if this is part of your programme of study.
Extended/International Project Qualification: Applicants with grade A in the EPQ/IPQ will typically receive an offer one grade lower than the standard offer.
36-34 overall or 666 in 3 HL subjects. Must include grade 6 in HL Biology or Chemistry.
At least 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each subskill.
At least 90 overall with a minimum of 17 for writing, 17 for listening, 18 for reading, and 20 for speaking.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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