In addition to satisfying the requirements of the Cardiff University General Entrance Requirements, meeting English language requirements of IELTS 7.5 with at least 6.5 in each subsection, at the discretion of the relevant Board of Studies, applicants will:
normally possess a minimum of an upper second-class (or equivalent) primary degree in a bioscience or computing or mathematics/statistics.
Graduates in other subject areas with a degree awarded by a recognised Institution will be considered by the course Admissions Committee.

At the discretion of the Board of Studies, non-graduates whose relative lack of formal qualifications or graduates who were awarded a lower-second class (or equivalent) degree may be accepted for study by compensation for their relevant work experience. The candidate must provide evidence that they have held, for a minimum period of two years, a position of responsibility relevant to the programme.

You will also need to provide a personal statement. Your personal statement should provide information that is relevant to your application for admission to tell us why you wish to follow this programme, what benefits you expect to gain from it, and what skills and experience you possess which make you a suitable applicant. You must use the questions below as headings in your document:
1. What motivates you to apply for this course?
2. How would you describe your computer literacy and what coding experience do you have?
3. How would you describe your knowledge of statistics?
4. How would you describe your knowledge of molecular biology and genetics?
5. If you have previously applied for this course and were unsuccessful, describe what further experience you have gained which may strengthen your application.
TOEFL IBT- At least 109 overall
International Baccalaureate English A: Language and Literature (first language)- HL 6