Biomedical science for undergraduates
Biomedical science is transforming our understanding of health and disease. Breakthroughs by researchers are enabling new treatments, improving care and prolonging life. Join us and you'll study at the forefront of this vital branch of scientific endeavour.
Better still, you'll belong to a world-class university with a friendly welcome and a commitment to making our city and the world a better place. You'll earn your degree in a department renowned for brilliant teaching. And you'll be prepared for a jobs market where our graduates compete successfully and enjoy many rewarding careers.
Your outstanding degree
As an undergraduate in the department you'll study for our BSc Biomedical Science degree. This three-year course gives you a thorough understanding of the human body's development, structure and function. Students rate it among the best in the UK.
You'll look at stem cells, regenerative medicine and animal models of human disease. You'll build a solid understanding of anatomy, neuroscience, physiology, pharmacology and cell biology. In your third year you'll be able to specialise in the areas that interest you most.
But it's not just the content of the course that's special. You'll learn from outstanding scientists with an international reputation for their achievements. You'll have the use of superb lab and research facilities and the chance to undertake human dissection. You'll be able to study abroad, do extra research over the summer, or apply for a placement year with a top employer like GlaxoSmithKline, Pfizer or AstraZeneca.
Your career choices
As well as offering work experience, we run a module on employability skills. This takes you through career choices, building a CV, and preparing for interviews and presentations. There's also expert support from the University's Careers Service.
Then there's the leadership, teamworking, data analysis, creative thinking and communication skills that'll become second nature during your course – all of which will quicken the interest of employers. And don't forget the prestige of a degree from one of Britain's top universities – where our work in Life Sciences is ranked among the top 40 in the world.
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All this means our graduates have an impressive track record in the jobs market. Many forge careers in areas like these:
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See what our students say
Watch this short video and hear more from your fellow biomedical science students at Sheffield. |
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A warm welcome to international studentsWe're a truly international department. Our reputation for superb teaching and research means we attract students from all over the world. If you're thinking of joining us from outside the UK, you can be certain of a warm welcome. Use the links below to find out more. Information for international students |
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Be part of a community of discovery
Sheffield's not the sort of university where academics and students live in separate worlds. Take a biomedical science degree here and you'll belong to a community of discovery where everyone's working together towards common goals.
When you arrive we'll assign you a personal tutor, who'll be there throughout your degree if you need personal support.
Hopefully there won't be any problems – UK-wide surveys show Sheffield students in biomedical science are among the most satisfied in the subject anywhere. But if there is an issue you want to bring up, just speak to your course rep, who'll make sure your voice is heard.
We'll also make sure we introduce you to all your tutors and fellow students during Freshers' Week. Our students run the excellent Biomedical Science Society. Join up and you'll get the chance to take part in dozens of sports, social and volunteering activities. It's a great way to get immersed in the community, make the world a better place, have a good time and supercharge your social life.
Superb teaching and facilities, in a friendly community, at a world-class university. That's biomedical science at Sheffield.