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Biomedicine and Health Science

Course details
  • 2 Study options
  • Undergraduate
Course location
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Course summary

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Course summary

  • Explore fundamental life science, from atoms, molecules, cells and organ systems

  • Study disease-screening methodologies and health interventions in populations

  • Research novel cutting-edge treatments, biotherapeutics and cellular therapies

  • Understand how basic science is translated into approved novel therapeutics

  • Take an optional placement year to gain valuable experience in a real-world setting

The BSc (Hons) Biomedicine and Health Science degree provides you with a sound understanding of the fundamentals of life science and how novel therapies are developed. You will focus on both non-pharmacological interventions and those that are dependent on the biotechnology revolution. You will appreciate the majority of new therapies are based on recombinant DNA technology – plus modified cellular and bespoke therapies.

*For full details of course modules, assessments, and teaching methods, please visit the course page on our website: https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/Biosciences-and-chemistry/BSc-Honours-Biomedicine-and-Health-Science/Full-time *

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Royal Society of Biology

How to apply

Application codes

Institution code:
S21

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.

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Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff
Offer: 104

From A levels (including at least 32 points in Biology) or equivalent BTEC national qualification in Applied Science to include suitable biology modules. We do not accept General Studies. We will consider a combination of qualification types. For example:

BCC at A Level including Biology.
DDM in BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science will be considered (please include units on application).
BTEC Diploma in Applied Science D*D with relevant biology modules (please include units on application) alongside other level 3 study.

Merit overall from a T level qualification with B from core. T level Science: Laboratory Technician Pathway only.

A combination of qualifications including relevant subject(s), which may include AS levels or EPQ.

Access to HE Diploma

Access - an Access to HE Diploma from a relevant QAA-recognised Access to HE course which has mainly biology and chemistry related modules, or an equivalent Access to HE certificate. Normally we require 15 credits at level 2 and 45 at level 3 of which at least 15 level 3 credits should be graded at distinction level.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

English Language or Literature at grade C or 4 or equivalents; Maths at grade C or 4 or equivalents

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6

If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills or equivalent.https://www.shu.ac.uk/Courses/Biosciences-and-chemistry/BSc-Honours-Biomedicine-and-Health-Science/Full-time/

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

Contextual offer: 96 UCAS points
We make contextual offers to local applicants, applicants living in low participation postcodes and based on other personal circumstances. Click the link to find out more:

Learn more on the Sheffield Hallam University website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland£10050
EU & International£18900

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Undergraduate home tuition fee for 2027/28:
• £10,050 per year (capped at maximum 20% of this during placement year)
• Some foundation courses: £5,760 for the FY, then £10,050 per year
Undergraduate international/EU tuition fee for 2027/28:
• £18,900 per year (capped at maximum 20% of this during placement year)
• Some health courses: £20,400/£20,900 per year (includes an annual placement supplement of £1,500/£2,000)
Please check individual course pages for fees information. Fees may increase in subsequent years per Government or UKRI regulations. More information can be found in our terms and conditions under student fees regulations at www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/terms-and-conditions-and-student-regulations

Sponsorship information

Scholarships and bursaries 1

Scholarships, discounts and bursaries may be available to students who study this course.

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