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Biomedical Science

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 28 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

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.

Our three-year BSc Biomedical Science course is about the human body and our ability to control it during health and disease, from genes to whole-body systems.

You'll study human physiology, pharmacology and molecular and cell biology before applying this knowledge to important issues in clinical medicine. You'll discover the basis of genetic diseases, the physiology of ageing and take on challenges like how to tackle antimicrobial resistance.

At Sheffield, you’ll be encouraged to be creative, think independently and express your ideas. You'll be in the lab completing in-depth practicals and studying human anatomy alongside our medics in our newly refurbished Medical Teaching Unit. You could be spending time interacting directly with patients, or developing IT solutions to handle clinical data. You'll even have opportunities to work with scientists from Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to diagnose cancer samples.

As you progress through your degree, you'll have the option to specialise in key areas such as stem cells and cancer, neuroscience, physiology and pharmacology, and developmental and cell biology.

No matter what areas of biomedical science you choose to study at Sheffield, you'll develop practical laboratory and transferable skills - such as project management, problem-solving, communication skills and data analysis - that make our graduates attractive to employers.

All this experience will prepare you for your third-year research project where you could be laboratory-based, focus on computer modelling, science education, or even science communication.

Gain extra experience as part of your degree
You can add an extra year of research experience with an integrated masters (MBiomedSci) or spend a year on a work placement and gain transferable skills working with a top employer.

Why study this course?

  • Top 10 in the UK for biomedical sciences: Complete University Guide 2026

  • Human anatomy teaching: We train our biomedical science students the same way we train our medics in our newly refurbished Medical Teaching Unit.

  • Close links with the NHS: Complete research on cancer and ageing in partnership with the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 28 September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
B900
Institution code:
S18
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

University of Sheffield has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
B900
Institution code:
S18
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

A level
AAB

including two science subjects. Science subjects include Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Further Maths, Physics, Psychology or Geography. Neither Biology and Human Biology, nor Maths and Further Maths are accepted in combination as the two sciences.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD

in Applied Science (Basic, Biomedical Science, or Analytical & Forensic Science streams only), or Health and Social Care. Module requirements also apply.

Access to HE Diploma
D: 36 credits M: 9 credits P: 0 credits

Award of Access to HE Diploma in Science, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 36 at Distinction (all in science units*), and 9 at Merit. (*science units can include Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Physics)

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DD

in Applied Science + A at A Level

Scottish Advanced Higher
AB

in two science subjects + AABBB in Scottish Highers

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
33 - 34 points

34, with 6,5 in two HL science subjects; 33, with 5 in two HL science subjects, and B in the Extended Essay

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H2, H2, H2, H2, H2, H3

including two science subjects

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE Maths grade 4/C

T Level
Not accepted

To find out if you're eligible for additional consideration or an alternative offer, visit: ww.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/access-sheffield

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

English language requirements

You must demonstrate that your English is good enough for you to successfully complete your course. For this course we require: GCSE English Language at grade 4/C; IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component; or an alternative acceptable English language qualification

English language requirements for undergraduateshttps://www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/english-language

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.

The entry grades data only represents a proportion of our cohort. We accept a broad range of qualifications on our degrees and we're committed to ensuring all students with the potential to succeed at Sheffield are informed and feel encouraged to apply. If you meet one or more of our Access Sheffield criteria, we may be able to give your application additional consideration when we receive it and when exam results are released.

Learn more on the University of Sheffield 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

No fee information has been provided for this course

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

Tuition fees for 2026 entry have not been confirmed. Please use 2025-26 information as a guide.

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