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.

Undergraduate students in our departmentStudy with us

Explore biomedical science alongside some of the leading researchers in the subject, using our first-class lab and study facilities. Next Open Day Friday 22 February.

Undergraduate degrees
MSc courses | PhD studentships

Research at BMS

Our research

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

Our Research themes | Research Facilities

Research CentresResearch Centres

The department also hosts three internationally renowned research centres.

MRC Centre for Developmental and Biomedical Genetics (CDBG)

Centre for Stem Cell Biology (CSCB)

Centre for Membrane Interactions and Dynamics (CMIAD)

Student using the Careers ServiceYour career

Our degrees are excellent preparation for a competitive jobs market – and our successful graduates are the living proof.

Your job options
Placement and vacation projects

Firth Court, the building where we're basedAbout the department

Discover 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

Dr Marcelo Rivolta was recently featured on the BBC See Hear programme 'Scientists reverse hearing loss in gerbils'. Watch the video. Duration: 03:26 Series 32, Episode 26.

From 2013 entry we will be offering our level 1 students (both home and overseas) the opportunity to Transfer into Medicine.

British Science Festival 2012 - BMS L2 student Eleanor Rayner recently attended the British Science Festival held at Aberdeen.

Human embryonic stem cells could help to treat deafness - BMS member Dr Marcelo Rivolta has developed a method to turn human embryonic stem cells into ear cells which means a cure for deafness is a step closer.

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.

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.