• Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences (with Professional Training Year) at Cardiff University is a 4 years program.
  • It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
  • The BSc Biomedical Sciences degree is one of the recognized feeder degrees for Cardiff University’s graduate entry to medicine program.
  • Year 1 is made up of six 20-credit modules, with three 40-credit modules taught in year 2.
  • Year 3 is spent on a professional placement and, in the final year, the research project carries 30 credits and is accompanied by three 30-credit modules.
  • In the project, students can make use of the latest equipment, techniques, and facilities in their project work.
  • The core knowledge and understanding is acquired via lectures, practical classes, research seminars, workshops, and tutorials.
  • During the placement students will undertake all aspects of research, including experimental design, data acquisition and analysis and data presentation.
  • The Professional Training Year (PTY) provides students with the opportunity to spend 9-12 months in an academic, clinical, or industrial/commercial research laboratory, or other approved establishment, in order to gain first-hand research experience.
  • The primary interaction with academic staff will be during lectures, laboratory practical sessions, workshops, or small-group teaching sessions (tutorials). 
  • Students will also be allocated a Personal Tutor who will provide pastoral support and academic advice throughout the course.
  • The School of Biosciences consists of 100 academic staff, 150 research staff, 160 postgraduate students, and 2000 undergraduate students.
  • The School of Biosciences plays a lead role in the University's Neuroscience and Mental Health Research Institute and European Cancer Stem Cell Research Institute, offering access to a wide range of exciting training opportunities.