Biomedical Science

Biomedical science at Sheffield is all about understanding the human body and our ability to control it during health and disease. Learn about everything from genes to whole-body systems.

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Our courses

We offer a range of courses: the traditional three-year BSc; our four-year integrated masters (MBiomedSci) that gives you an extra year of research experience; our four-year BSc that includes a placement year; and our five-year programme combining the placement and MBiomedSci.

You can even apply to spend a year studying abroad, once you join the University.

Learn more about biomedical science at Sheffield, including details of our modules:

Undergraduate

Biomedical Science BSc

2026-27
/ September start
A Levels AAB
UCAS code B900
3 years
/ Full-time

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.
Undergraduate

Biomedical Science MBiomedSci

2026-27
/ September start
A Levels AAA
UCAS code B909
4 years
/ Full-time

Contribute to our understanding of the human body and our ability to control it during health and disease. If you're thinking about a career in industrial or academic research, this course involves a major research project of your choice in your fourth year.
Undergraduate

Biomedical Science with an Industrial Placement Year BSc

2026-27
/ September start
A Levels AAB
UCAS code B902
4 years
/ Full-time

Contribute to our understanding of the human body and our ability to control it during health and disease. Then spend a year on a work placement as part of your degree, putting what you've learnt into practice, and testing out a career you're considering.
Undergraduate

Biomedical Science with an Industrial Placement Year MBiomedSci

2026-27
/ September start
A Levels AAA
UCAS code B911
5 years
/ Full-time

Contribute to our understanding of the human body and our ability to control it during health and disease. Combining a placement year with our MBiomedSci course allows you to gain work experience in industry, before adding an extra year of research training back in the lab in your final year.

BSc Biomedical Science with a Foundation Year

Our foundation year programme provides mature students with non-standard entry qualifications a thorough and supportive academic preparation for successful degree level study in the School of Biosciences.

Explore our BSc with a foundation year

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What our students say

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My placement year led to being offered a place on a graduate scheme!

Hannah Hinchliffe Biomedical Science with an Industrial Placement Year BSc

Hannah chose to spend her year in industry branching out into the finance sector, working at Chartered Accountants, BHP LLP. Thanks to this experience, Hannah was offered a place on BHP's Graduate Scheme which will support her in becoming an ICAEW qualified Chartered Accountant.

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Studying Biomedical Science at Sheffield has been incredible so far!

Karl Ng MBiomedSci Biomedical Science with a Year In Industry

Karl came to study at Sheffield from Malaysia because of our reputation in the Biosciences, but also the vibrant student life the city offers.

Top 10 in the UK for biomedical sciences

— Complete University Guide 2025

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International undergraduate scholarships

We offer a generous package of financial support for international undergraduate students, including scholarships worth £10,000 towards the annual tuition fee.

Applications are open for existing offer holders for an undergraduate degree programme starting in autumn 2025.

International Undergraduate Merit Scholarship 2025