Biomedical Science
About this course
The BSc (Honours)/MSci in Biomedical Science is a biomedical sciences degree focused on the study of human disease, biological systems, and diagnostic laboratory techniques. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, and Project Management. The course includes an optional foundation year and an optional placement year, and is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) while providing a pathway toward Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration. The first year introduces foundational concepts through modules such as Biomedical Science In Practice, Demonstrating Professional Skills For Scientists, Fundamentals Of Biomedical Science, and Introducing Professional Skills For Scientists. The second year advances practical application through Applying Professional Skills For Scientists, Disease, Diagnostics, And Therapeutics, Genes To Proteins, Biochemistry In Action, and Immunology And Microbiology. The third year incorporates an Undergraduate Sandwich Placement Applied Professional Diploma for professional experience. The final year focuses on advanced practice with modules such as Advanced Professional Skills For Scientists, Blood Sciences, Cellular Pathology And Infection, and a Research Project. Optional modules allow students to explore areas like Advanced Genetics, Advanced Therapeutics And Personalised Medicine, Applications Of Data Science, Applied Biochemistry, Human Nutrition And Health, Neurobiology And Neurophysiology, and Pharmacology.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 112-120 A level: BBB-BBC at A Level including A level Biology. BTEC: DMM BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science (please list units on your application). T level: Merit overall from a T level qualification in Science with a Specialism in Technical Laboratory Sciences only.
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What students say
Based on about 57 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 160 students who started
- Continued on course: 74%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 8%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 17%
What graduates do next
Based on about 22 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 30%
- Customer service occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 105 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 4%
- North West: 17%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 44%
- East Midlands: 17%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 3%
- South West: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 165 students who started
- A levels: 96%
- Access course: 1%
- Foundation course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
- Other qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Biomedical Science In Practice
- Demonstrating Professional Skills For Scientists
- Fundamentals Of Biomedical Science
- Introducing Professional Skills For Scientists
- Applying Professional Skills For Scientists
- Developing Professional Skills For Scientists
- Disease, Diagnostics, And Therapeutics
- Genes To Proteins, Biochemistry In Action
- Immunology And Microbiology
- Undergraduate Sandwich Placement Applied Professional Diploma
- Advanced Professional Skills For Scientists
- Blood Sciences
- Cellular Pathology And Infection
- Research Project
- Advanced Genetics
- Advanced Therapeutics And Personalised Medicine
- Applications Of Data Science
- Applied Biochemistry
- Human Nutrition And Health
- Neurobiology And Neurophysiology
- Pharmacology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Biomedical Science at Sheffield Hallam University earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £29,500 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,500 and £42,500. The £33,000 median after five years is £6,000 less than the UK median for Biomedical sciences.
What do graduates of Biomedical Science at Sheffield Hallam University 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 at Sheffield Hallam University?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Biomedical Science at Sheffield Hallam University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 100 UCAS points.
Is Biomedical Science at Sheffield Hallam University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
Does Biomedical Science at Sheffield Hallam University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on Biomedical Science at Sheffield Hallam University?
74% of students continued into their second year, and 8% left higher education.