Biomedical Laboratory Science

    Biomedical Laboratory Science

    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 25,015 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    Biomedical Laboratory Science

    About

    Course summary

    • Gain an in-depth understanding of modern biomedical laboratory sciences.
    • Develop applied research techniques using state-of-the-art laboratory facilities.
    • Build confidence in presenting your work to academic and professional audiences.
    • Enhance investigative skills including the design, execution and interpretation of practical work.

    Biomedical science plays a pivotal role in healthcare. This course has been designed to respond to the increasing need for highly skilled biomedical researchers across a range of industries. The programme aims to explore normal and pathological cell processes and relate these to clinical features, diagnostic procedures and responses to therapy in a range of model diseases.

    Work in industry-standard facilities, gaining an understanding of human disease from the biological mechanisms that underpin disease pathology to the diagnosis and treatment of patients.

    Disciplines

    Biosciences and chemistry

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    A 2:1 in a relevant Honours degree is normally accepted as the entry requirement for the course. Applicants with a 2:2 are also actively encouraged to apply and will be considered on an individual basis. Applicants with alternative qualifications with academic attainment or skills in subjects which are directly relevant to the course will also be considered.

    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 a recognised equivalent.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 52
    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 79

    Career

    Future careers

    This courses prepares you for a career in

    • health biotechnology sector
    • industrial biotechnology sector
    • pharmaceutical industry
    • academic research

    Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work for:

    • NHS
    • Public Health England
    • Novartis
    • ThermoFisher Scientific

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    25,015 / year

    Biomedical Laboratory Science

    Sheffield Hallam University

    Sheffield Hallam University

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Sheffield