The University of Sheffield
Department of Biomedical Science
Department of Biomedical Science. Unlocking life, improving livesDepartment of Biomedical Science. Unlocking life, improving livesDepartment of Biomedical Science. Unlocking life, improving lives

Our acclaimed research deepens understanding of medical conditions and improves treatments. Our excellent teaching and close sense of community mean our students love the time they spend with us – and go on to great achievements.

 

Study with us

Undergraduate students in our departmentExplore biomedical science alongside some of the leading researchers in the subject, using our first-class lab and study facilities.

Undergraduate degrees
MSc courses | PhD studentships

Our research

Lab work

We're conducting world-leading research across several areas. This work is rated as some of the most influential and significant in the field.

Research themes
Facilities
Recent publications


The department also hosts two internationally renowned research centres.

MRC Centre for Developmental and Biomedical Genetics
Centre for Stem Cell Biology

Your career

Student using the Careers ServiceOur degrees are excellent preparation for a competitive jobs market – and our successful graduates are the living proof.

Your job options
Placement and vacation projects

About the department

Firth Court, the building where we're basedDiscover more about who we are and what we do. Meet our staff and get in touch.

More about us
Innovation and impact
Staff | Contact us

News and announcements

Fruit flies expand understanding of how brains work- BMS member Dr Mikko Juusola and his research team have gained a new insight into how our brains work after studying the inner workings of fruit fly equivalents.

We have several PhD studentships available. View our current list of projects.

Life Sciences at the University of Sheffield have been ranked 37th in the world. Read more on the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2011/12.

The University of Sheffield has been named University of the Year in the 2011 Times Higher Education Awards.