BSc Biomedical Science at University of Sheffield

Programme overview

Contribute to our understanding of the human body and our ability to control it during health and disease. Learn about everything from genes to whole-body systems, before putting your knowledge and skills into practice in the lab.

Department: School of Biosciences | Duration: 3 years | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Sample modules listed across the course include Experimental Skills for Bioscientists, Professional Skills for Bioscientists, Diversity of Life, Building Blocks of Life, Fundamentals of Physiology and Neuroscience, Advanced Professional Skills for Bioscientists, and later options such as Genome Stability and Cancer Biology, Biological Basis of Neurodegeneration, Animal Models of Human Disease and Development, Reproductive Biology.

Career pathways

You won't be short of career options with a degree in biomedical science from Sheffield.

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Entry requirements

Standard offer (2027-28 entry) - A-levels: AAB, including two science subjects. A-levels plus a fourth Level 3 qualification: ABB, including two science subjects + B in the EPQ; ABB, including two science subjects + B in Core Maths. International Baccalaureate: 34, with 6,5 (in any order) in two Higher Level science subjects; 33, with 5 in two Higher Level science subjects, and B in the extended essay. BTEC Extended Diploma: DDD in Applied Science (Basic, Biomedical Science, or Analytical & Forensic Science* streams only), or Health and Social Care**. BTEC Diploma: DD in Applied Science + A at A Level. T Level: Not accepted. Scottish Highers + Advanced Higher/s: AABBB + AB in two science subjects. Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A-levels: B + AA in two science subjects. Access to HE Diploma: Award of the Access to HE Diploma in Science, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 36 at Distinction (all in science units) and 9 at Merit. Other requirements: GCSE Maths grade 4/C; Science subjects include Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, 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; *BTEC Applied Science (Analytical & Forensic Science) must include the units: Practical Chemical Analysis, Applications of Organic Chemistry, and Applications of Inorganic Chemistry; and at least one of the following units: Physiology of Human Body Systems, Human Regulation & Reproduction, Biological Molecules & Metabolic Pathways, Diseases & Infections, Microbiology & Microbiological Techniques, Biomedical Science or Medical Physics Applications; **BTEC Health & Social Care must include at least two of the following units: Infection Prevention and Control, Microbiology for Health Science, Genetics, Biomedical Science, or Biochemistry for Health. Access Sheffield contextual offer: A-levels ABB. English language for international applicants: GCSE English Language at grade 4/C; IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component; or an alternative acceptable English language qualification. Applications are made through UCAS.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Standard annual undergraduate tuition fee for new home students; reduced for year abroad/placement years. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years

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