Biomedical Science

Biomedical science at Sheffield is all about understanding the human body and our ability to control it during health and disease. Learn about everything from genes to whole-body systems.

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Our courses

We offer a range of options, including the traditional three-year BSc and our four-year integrated masters (MBiomedSci) that gives you an extra year of research experience. You can apply to spend a year working on placement or studying abroad, once you join the University.

Learn more about biomedical science at Sheffield, including details of our modules:

Undergraduate

Biomedical Science BSc

2026-27

/ September start

A Levels AAB

UCAS code B900

3 years

/ Full-time

Accredited

Contribute to our understanding of the human body and our ability to control it during health and disease. Learn about everything from genes to whole-body systems, before putting your knowledge and skills into practice in the lab.

Undergraduate

Biomedical Science MBiomedSci

2026-27

/ September start

A Levels AAA

UCAS code B909

4 years

/ Full-time

Contribute to our understanding of the human body and our ability to control it during health and disease. If you're thinking about a career in industrial or academic research, this course involves a major research project of your choice in your fourth year.

BSc Biomedical Science with a Foundation Year

Our foundation year programme provides mature students with non-standard entry qualifications a thorough and supportive academic preparation for successful degree level study in the School of Biosciences.

Explore our BSc with a foundation year

Accredited degrees

Our undergraduate BSc degrees in biomedical science are accredited by the Royal Society of Biology which shows employers that you've developed the practical skills and scientific knowledge that they're looking for.

What our students say

My placement year led to being offered a place on a graduate scheme!

Hannah Hinchliffe Biomedical Science with an Industrial Placement Year BSc

Hannah chose to spend her year in industry branching out into the finance sector, working at Chartered Accountants, BHP LLP. Thanks to this experience, Hannah was offered a place on BHP's Graduate Scheme which will support her in becoming an ICAEW qualified Chartered Accountant.

Studying Biomedical Science at Sheffield has been incredible so far!

Karl Ng MBiomedSci Biomedical Science with a Year In Industry

Karl came to study at Sheffield from Malaysia because of our reputation in the Biosciences, but also the vibrant student life the city offers.

Top 10 in the UK for Biomedical Sciences

— Complete University Guide 2026

School of Biosciences