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Explore our hands-on courses, join Sheffield’s vibrant medical community, and shape the future of healthcare. Study at the University of the Year (WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2024).

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Explore courses in Health

Undergraduate

Medicine MBChB

2025-26
/ September start
A Levels AAA
UCAS code A100
5 years
/ Full-time

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

Nursing (Adult) BMedSci

2025-26
/ September start
A Levels BBB
UCAS code B740
3 years
/ Full-time
Accredited

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

2025-26
/ September start
A Levels BBB
UCAS code B520
3 years
/ Full-time
Accredited

This course will prepare you for an interesting and fulfilling career in orthoptics, specialising in the diagnosis and management of a range of eye conditions. It’s approved by the Health and Care Professions Council.
Undergraduate

Pharmacy MPharm

2025-26
/ September start
A Levels AAB
UCAS code B230
3 years
/ Full-time
Accredited

In this new MPharm programme, you will develop the scientific knowledge, clinical skills and professional attributes to become a pharmacist working with patients across a variety of clinical settings.
Undergraduate

Dental Surgery BDS

2025-26
/ September start
A Levels AAA
UCAS code A200
5 years
/ Full-time
Accredited

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

2025-26
/ April start
UCAS code DENU103
27 months
/ Full-time
Accredited

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 practice, and our outreach programme means you can treat patients of all ages and backgrounds in real work environments.
Undergraduate

Speech and Language Therapy BMedSci

2025-26
/ September start
A Levels AAB
UCAS code B621
3 years
/ Full-time
Accredited

Our accredited Speech and Language Therapy BMedSci course combines clinical practice and theoretical knowledge with case-based learning, to prepare you for a rewarding career supporting people with communication or swallowing difficulties.

Speech and Language Therapy MMedSci

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2025 start
  • 2 years 3 years Full-time Part-time
  • Accredited

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

  • Industry placement

Human Nutrition MSc

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2025 start
  • 1 year Full-time
  • Accredited

Uncover the powerful links between diet, health, and disease, and explore advances in nutrition, sustainability, public health, and clinical practice. We provide hands-on experience through lab work and place a focus on your professional development.

Physician Associate Studies MMedSci

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2025 start
  • 2 years Full-time

Get the knowledge and skills to support doctors in all aspects of health care, in general practices or hospitals. We place the patient at the centre of care and help you develop your skills as a rounded clinician.

Midwifery MSc

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2025 start
  • 3 years
  • Accredited

Train as a midwife at Sheffield and learn how to provide excellent pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care to women, birthing individuals and their families. This MSc is also the first in the UK to include the Professional Midwifery Advocate post-qualification course.

  • Funding available
  • Industry placement

 

Why study Health at the University of Sheffield? 

  • Experience patient-centred learning - you'll benefit from hands-on experience from day one, working directly with real patients from our innovative Patients as Educators programme to develop your physical-assessment, decision making and communication skills.
  • UK's #1 Nursing Programme - the University of Sheffield ranks 1st in the UK for Nursing (Complete University Guide 2025). 
  • NHS Funding Support - access up to £6,000 per year in NHS Learning Support Fund for UK Home students in Nursing, SLT, and Orthoptics. Financial support that doesn't need to be paid back
  • State-of-the-art learning and facilities - From immersive VR scenarios to our Clinical Skills Centre and newly refurbished dental school, Sheffield offers cutting edge simulated learning in a supportive environment, providing hands-on experience alongside qualified healthcare professionals.
  • Learn from leading clinicians and researchers - study under the guidance of esteemed clinicians and active researchers, incorporating the latest medical research and advancements into your education.
  • Comprehensive placement opportunities - gain extensive hands in experience through diverse placements in hospitals, primary care, and community settings, preparing you for a dynamic medical career.
  • Vibrant medical community - become part of Sheffield’s vibrant medical community, with access to exciting extracurricular activities, student societies, and comprehensive support services.

Student profiles 

Elliot wearing blue scrubs, Sheffield skyline in background

After graduating I was surprised by how prepared I felt to begin my qualified nursing journey

Elliot Stonehouse BMedSci Nursing (Adult)

Elliot decided to train as a nurse after seeing the compassion shown to his dad during his hospice care. He tells us how our course prepared him for life as a community nurse at St Luke’s Hospice, providing palliative care for people with terminal illnesses.

A woman sits by a window

“My journey as a mature medical student has been great so far”

Visitation Lesterpearson MBChB Medicine

After graduating with a degree in Biomedical Science, Visitation knew she wanted to translate her academic interests into a way of helping people directly. She spent some time exploring her interest in medicine, working in different fields, and gaining transferable skills, and is now thriving as a mature medical student at the University of Sheffield.

A woman wearing a graduation cap and gown

Placements helped me gain so much more confidence in my clinical ability

Alisha Bycroft BMedSci Orthoptics

Alisha had dreams of working in healthcare since she was a child. After considering her options for university she discovered orthoptics, and her future clicked into place.

Sunil Heer, dentistry student

My advice to anyone wanting to study dentistry? Try to do work experience in as many places and fields as you can

Sunil Heer BDS Dental Surgery

Sunil was surprised to realise that dentistry isn't all about teeth. He chose Sheffield for its balance of lectures and practical clinical work.

A woman in a graduation cap and gown

I’ve begun my SLT journey working in acute stroke wards, but as for the future? Watch this space!

Abigail Yates BMedSci Speech and Language Therapy

Abigail was drawn to a career as a Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) after realising what a difference they make to people’s lives. She explains what she enjoyed most about our in-house placements, and how she landed a graduate job in her second year hospital rotation!