Subjects

Health professions

Studying a health degree is about more than getting a qualification, it’s about preparing for a career where you’ll make a genuine difference to people’s lives. At Sheffield, you'll build the clinical skills, knowledge and confidence to thrive in a healthcare environment from day one.

Undergraduate courses   Postgraduate taught courses  

Undergraduate courses

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Undergraduate

Dental Surgery BDS

2026-27 / September start

Learn the theory of dental science and the value of evidence-based dentistry while acquiring the practical skills to apply that knowledge in a clinical setting.
Undergraduate

Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy Higher Education Diploma

2026-27 / April start

Gain professional accreditation as a dental hygienist and dental therapist with this 27-month full-time course, starting in April. You’ll learn alongside dental surgery students in a way that prepares you for the realities of working in a dental…
Undergraduate

Nursing (Adult) BMedSci

2026-27 / September start

Become an adult nurse and make a difference every day. Equip yourself with the clinical skills, knowledge and confidence you need to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and deliver exceptional care to patients.
Undergraduate

Orthoptics BMedSci

2026-27 / September start

This course will prepare you for a fascinating and fulfilling career in orthoptics working directly with children and adults to assess and manage a range of eye conditions. It’s approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Undergraduate

Speech and Language Therapy BMedSci

2026-27 / September start

Our accredited speech and language therapy course combines clinical practice and theoretical knowledge with case-based learning, preparing you for a rewarding career supporting people with communication or swallowing difficulties.
Undergraduate

Pharmacy MPharm

2026-27 / September start

Study pharmacy at Sheffield and develop the knowledge, clinical skills and professional attributes you need to qualify as a pharmacist and support patients across a variety of settings.

Undergraduate

Medicine MBChB

2026-27 / September start

Apply yourself in a wide range of clinical settings, learn from patients and discover how you can provide the best possible care. You can develop the skills, knowledge, attitudes and behaviours to make a real difference in healthcare.
Undergraduate

Graduate Entry Medicine MBChB

2026-27 / September start

An alternative route into medicine for life science graduates from backgrounds that are underrepresented in higher education. After a six-week introduction, you will join our standard MBChB programme in phase two and graduate in four years, rather…

Postgraduate taught courses

Postgraduate taught

Speech and Language Therapy MMedSci

September 2026 start

Qualify as a speech and language therapist in this accredited, campus-based masters course. Study topics ranging from anatomy to psychology, and apply your knowledge at our specialist speech and language therapy clinic and on clinical placements.