Our four-year MBiomedSci Biomedical Science course is designed to give you the best start in your pursuit of a career in industrial or academic research. It covers everything from human physiology and pharmacology, to molecular and cell biology, helping you to define the future of clinical medicine. You’ll study the basis of diseases such as coronavirus and cancer, and challenges such as hearing loss. You’ll explore therapies that use stem cell technology, and discover how we develop drug treatment for inflammatory disease. The first three years of your course will have the same structure as the BSc, with the fourth year devoted to a major research project working in the lab with our world-leading academics.
We're proud to be one of only a few universities in the UK to offer undergraduate students the opportunity to perform full body cadaveric dissection, providing you with an excellent foundation for understanding human physiology and developmental biology.
From your first year you’ll study a range of biomedical science modules, with the freedom to explore optional topics from across the breadth of bioscience, such as genetics, microbiology, evolution or biochemistry. This flexibility allows you to study biomedical science in greater depth, keep your interests broad or even switch to another programme within the biosciences. No matter what modules you choose to study, you’ll develop practical skills that make our graduates attractive to employers including project management, problem solving, communication skills and data analysis.
We’ll give you plenty of opportunities to apply your new skills and knowledge too. You’ll be in the lab completing in-depth practicals, learning about the human body through cadaveric dissection, and even sharing your own knowledge and benefiting from others' expertise through peer assisted study sessions.
As you progress through your degree you’ll be able to specialise in key areas such as Stem Cells and Cancer, Neuroscience, Physiology and Pharmacology; and Developmental and Cell Biology. Whichever specialism you’re interested in, your personal tutor will support you to tailor your degree to your interests and career goals.
If you want to pursue a career in science, apply your skills in industry, or continue your studies, Sheffield biosciences graduates are highly sought after due to their specialist laboratory and field skills, ability to solve problems, handle and analyse data, and effectively communicate complex ideas to a range of audiences.
Our students secure roles with leading scientific organisations like GSK, AstraZeneca, Cancer Research, the Environment Agency, Wildlife Trusts, and the Natural History Museum. Transferable skills are embedded and developed throughout our degrees, which means year on year many of our graduates join top 100 employers like the BBC, Deloitte, the Civil Service, and the NHS Graduate Management Training Scheme. You can also apply your degree to other varied careers including bioinformatics, marketing and science communication, teaching and science policy. Some students go on to further study.
If you want to gain work experience as a recognised part of your degree, we have a Biomedical Science with a Year in Industry degree at both BSc and MBiomedSci levels. You can test out a career path that you're considering between your second and third year - whether that's in the lab or applying your scientific knowledge and transferable skills in industry, and earn a salary while you're doing it.
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How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
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B909
Institution code:
S18
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
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International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
including two science subjects
Science subjects include Chemistry, Biology/Human Biology, Maths, Further Maths, Physics, Psychology, or Geography.
Neither Biology and Human Biology nor Maths and Further Maths are accepted in combination as the two sciences.
plus grades AA in two science subjects at Scottish Advanced Highers.
60 credits overall in Science, with 45 Level 3 credits, including 39 Credits at Distinction (all in science subjects) and 6 credits at Merit. Science units can include Chemistry, Biology, Maths and/or Physics (specific units are required).
DD in Applied Science or Medical Science + A in an A Level science subject
Specific BTEC units are required, for further details see: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/bms/entry-btec
plus grades AAB including two science subjects.
including 6 in two Higher Level science subjects
(RQF) D*DD in Applied Science, Medical Science or Forensic Science
(QCF) D*DD in Applied Science, Medical Science or Forensic Science + A in an A Level science subject
Specific BTEC units are required, for further details see: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/bms/entry-btec
including two science subjects
plus grades AA in two science subjects
To find out if you're eligible for additional consideration or an alternative offer, visit: www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/access-sheffield
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Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
72%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
50%
Go onto work and study:
75%
Fees and funding
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
International
25670.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
The annual fee for your course includes a number of items in addition to your tuition. If an item or activity is classed as a compulsory element for your course, it will normally be included in your tuition fee. There are also other costs which you may need to consider.
For further information, please see https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-funding/fees-costs
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Western Bank
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Sheffield
S10 2TN
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