Biomedical Science MBiomedSci
About this course
MBiomedSci in Biomedical Science, a biomedical science degree focused on human biology, health, and disease mechanisms. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Project Management, Clinical Skills, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. Designed for those aiming at a career in research, the course features a major research project undertaken in the final fourth year. The first year establishes foundations through compulsory modules such as Experimental Skills for Bioscientists, Professional Skills for Bioscientists, Diversity of Life, Building Blocks of Life, and Fundamentals of Physiology and Neuroscience. The second year advances these abilities with compulsory study in Advanced Professional Skills for Bioscientists and Experimental Skills in Cell Biology and Pharmacology, alongside options covering areas like cell biology, human anatomy, and neuroscience. The third year offers advanced optional modules spanning topics such as evolutionary anatomy, sensory neuroscience, medical microbiology, and pharmacology, supported by a compulsory Capstone Project. The fourth year concludes with an extended period of independent investigation through the Extended Research Project, Advanced Literature Review: Retrieval and Evaluation of Scientific Information, and The Scientific Cycle.
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Entry requirements
A Level: AAA IB: 36, with 6 in two Higher Level science subjects; 34, with 6,5 (in any order) in two Higher Level science subjects, and B in the extended essay
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 2 UCAS decisions for Biomedical Science MBiomedSci (B909) at the University of Sheffield for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAA at A level.
What students say
Based on about 21 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 30%
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 42%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 280 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 13%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 28%
- East Midlands: 11%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 17%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 5%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Experimental Skills for Bioscientists
- Professional Skills for Bioscientists
- Diversity of Life
- Building Blocks of Life
- Fundamentals of Physiology and Neuroscience
- Advanced Professional Skills for Bioscientists
- Experimental Skills in Cell Biology and Pharmacology
- Key Concepts in Cell Biology
- Introduction to Human Anatomy
- Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology
- Physiology of Cells and Systems
- Development, Stem Cells, Regeneration and Ageing
- Microbiology
- Molecular Genetics and Genomics
- Capstone Project
- Evolutionary Human Anatomy
- Sensory Neuroscience in Health and Disease
- Advanced Topics in Physiology and Pathophysiology
- Membrane Dynamics and Receptors: Gatekeepers of Health and Drivers of Disease
- Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine
- Scientists in Society: Philosophy, Ethics and Power
- Medical Microbiology
- Advanced Molecular Genetics
- Forensic Anatomy
- Pharmacology of Cardiovascular and Respiratory Disease
- Genome Stability and Cancer Biology
- Biological Basis of Neurodegeneration
- Animal Models of Human Disease and Development
- Reproductive Biology
- Extended Research Project
- Advanced Literature Review: Retrieval and Evaluation of Scientific Information
- The Scientific Cycle
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Biomedical Science MBiomedSci at University of Sheffield earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £34,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,000 and £41,000. The £34,000 median after five years is £5,000 less than the UK median for Biomedical sciences.
What do graduates of Biomedical Science MBiomedSci at University of Sheffield do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Biomedical Science MBiomedSci at University of Sheffield?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Biomedical Science MBiomedSci at University of Sheffield?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 173 UCAS points.
Does Biomedical Science MBiomedSci at University of Sheffield include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on Biomedical Science MBiomedSci at University of Sheffield?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.