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Your healthcare journey is about to begin…

Making the first step in your career? Want to make a difference, not just a choice?

Take a look through our full range of healthcare courses available at Cardiff University & begin your healthcare career at an award-winning, Russell Group university.

With accessible courses, inspiring lecturers, and friends you make for life, release your potential in this incredible city.

Make your difference today

Start a career you’ll feel proud of.

We’re proud to say our students are kind, empathetic, ambitious people who want to come together to make a difference.

Jamie chose to study Midwifery after her own birthing experience and wanted to make her own impact on other new mothers’ journeys.

After his own time in healthcare, Rhys became fascinated with Physiotherapy – and how he could use it to help people get better.

Following in the family tradition and searching for a job that would help people and mean more, Gavin chose Mental Health Nursing for his career.

These are the real stories of our healthcare students making a difference to people’s lives.

You could be one too.

Our healthcare courses

Ashleigh

“I’ve got the confidence now to go and help people.”

Ashleigh

Diagnostic Radiography & Imaging (BSc)

Gavin
“I always wanted to help people, which is why I’m in this career.”

Gavin

Mental Health Nursing (BN)

Dion
“I realised I wanted to make a difference to people’s lives.”

Dion

Adult Nursing (BN)

Jamie
“I love being there for women and being their advocate.”

Jamie

Midwifery (BMid)

Liam
“Cardiff is number 1 in its field for Occupational Therapy.”

Liam

Occupational Therapy (BSc)

Billie
“I love that the course is 50% theory and 50% practice.”

Billie

Children’s Nursing (BN)

Rhys
“It gives immense job satisfaction to help people on a daily basis.”

Rhys

Physiotherapy (BSc)

Jake
“The placements mean you get to use what you’ve learnt straight away.”

Jake

Radiotherapy and Oncology (BSc)

Why Cardiff University?

Building relationships across the heart of the city, Cardiff University benefits from strong links with the University Hospital of Wales, the third largest university hospital in the UK and the largest hospital in Wales.

Part of the Russell Group, the University is ranked as number 1 in Wales by the Complete University Guide 2025. The School of Healthcare Sciences is also 1st in Wales and top 20 in the UK for Nursing, Midwifery and Physiotherapy and 2nd in the UK for Occupational Therapy.

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What attracted me was the prestige – I’m very ambitious so I wanted to make sure that when I get my qualifications, they’re going to be the best possible standard.

Sylwia, Mental Health Nursing, Cardiff University

Want to know more?

We’re delighted that you’re interested in studying with us!

For assistance with your application or if you have any further questions, contact us:

[email protected]
+44 (0)29 2068 7538

You can also visit ‘How to apply’ on the Cardiff University website for more information.

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Wake up to Cardiff everyday

Known for its spirit and loved for its energy, Cardiff is a city like no other. It’s a friendly Welsh capital that feels like a home from home.

With community and ambition in its streets, it’s a student’s dream – whether you’re straight out of study or making a career move to achieve your goals.

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You’ve got everything on your doorstep. Within an hour you can be on the beach or up a mountain.

What next?

If you’re ready to reach your potential as a Cardiff University healthcare student, get in touch to apply or find out more.

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Email us with any queries or questions about applying.

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Ready to begin your healthcare career? Apply now.

Want to make a difference?

Start your application today to begin your career in healthcare…