Undergraduate

Foundation Leading to Health Sciences

Cardiff, United Kingdom
Duration
1 year full time, with an additional 3 or 4 (including placement) years of full-time study required to complete your chosen degree.
Subject
Sports Science
IELTS
6.0 overall, no part below 5.5About the same overall: PTE Academic 47, TOEFL iBT 67, Duolingo English Test 105, Oxford Test of English 126.

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Overview

This programme is for international students only. If you are a home applicant, please visit this page.

Entry requirements

Applicants should normally have five GCSEs including English Language (or Welsh First Language), Mathematics or Mathematics – Numeracy and Science at grade C or above / grade 4 or above plus one of the following: 56 points from at least 2 A level qualifications or their equivalent at an appropriate standard for entry into Higher Education at Year 1, but in subject areas which fail to meet the entry requirements for their intended undergraduate degree programme. 56 points from at least 2 A level qualifications or their equivalent in subject areas relevant for their intended undergraduate degree programme, but at a standard which fails to meet the entry requirements to Higher Education at Year 1. Prospective students who do not meet the above criteria may be considered on an individual basis and will be called for interview. For Welsh applicants sitting the reformed Mathematics GCSE, we will accept either GCSE Mathematics or Mathematics – Numeracy. Combinations of the above qualification

English language requirements

IELTS6.0 overall, no part below 5.5

IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in all elements

Fees

International students: GBP 16,000

UK students: GBP 9,790

Start dates

2027

Application deadline

international applicants, September entry

Campus

  • Llandaff Campus, United Kingdom

If you studied in United States

64 countries

Undergraduate

Academic

Year 0 / 4 year degree: High School Graduation Diploma with a grade C and no AP, AO class, Honors or community college credit to support specific A Level Requirement. 3 yr degree: High School Diploma at B grade /3.0 CGPA / 80% average. For courses with specific A level subject requirement - will also need: - IB Certificate/ AP Exam score of 3+ /AP Class (Grade 11 or 12) 3.5/85%+ /Honors Class (Grade 11 or 12) 3.5/85%+ OR Community College Credit - C+ OR High School Diploma C/2.4/70%+ AND one of the following:- SAT (1050+) /ACT 20+ / AP Exam grade 3+ / 2 x Honors level or AP level class (Grade 11 or 12) with a minimum of B+ / Community College/Dual Enrolment - C+

English language

IELTS Academic We accept IELTS One Skill Retake: Courses with 6.0 IELTS Requirements=Overall score: 6.0 (with no component below 5.5); Courses with 6.5 IELTS Requirements=6.5 overall with 6.5 in both reading and writing, and a minimum of 6.0 in the remaining components | Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): Courses with 6.0 IELTS Requirements=Overall score: 59 (minimum score required in each skill area is 59); Courses with 6.5 IELTS Requirements=Overall score: 62 (minimum score in reading and writing 62, speaking and listening 59) | TOEFL IBT (Internet-based test): Courses with 6.0 IELTS Requirements=Test taken AFTER 21 January 2026: Overall score: 4. Minimum scores required: 4 in all skills Test taken BEFORE 21 January 2026: Overall score: 72. Minimum scores required: Reading: 18, Listening: 17, Writing: 17, Speaking: 20; Courses with 6.5 IELTS Requirements=Test taken AFTER 21 January 2026: Overall score: 4.5. Minimum scores required: Reading: 4.5, Writing: 4.5, Listening: 4, Speaking: 4 Test taken BEFORE 21 January 2026: Overall score: 83. Minimum scores required: Reading: 19, Listening: 20, Writing: 24, Speaking: 20 | Cambridge English Advanced (CAE): Courses with…

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Scholarships at Cardiff Metropolitan University

4 for this level
  • Alumni Discount20% of fees
  • Full Fee Discount
  • Sport Scholarships
  • Undergraduate ScholarshipGBP 2,500

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TuitionGBP 16,000
Visa application, from outside the UKGBP 558
Health surcharge, first year how it is chargedGBP 776
First year in totalGBP 31,386

The health surcharge is paid for the whole visa when you apply; one year is counted here. Figures as gov.uk showed them on 24 OCT 2026.

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