Biomedical Science with Foundation Year,MSci

Sheffield Hallam University

United Kingdom, Sheffield

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Sheffield Hallam University

United Kingdom , Sheffield

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

A049

Campuses

City Campus

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 18,000 / year

Next Intake September-2026

Biomedical Science with Foundation Year,MSci

About

Course summary

Develop the skills and knowledge you need to become a biomedical scientist
Train in state-of-the-art labs and cell culture suites with industry-standard equipment
Apply the latest research and technology to disease diagnosis and treatment
Work with experts in our research centre to complete your own cutting-edge research
Complete an optional year-long placement with health or research organisations

This BSc Biomedical Science course, accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science, will build your practical and digital skills to prepare you for a career as a graduate scientist. You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of biomedical science and how to apply your knowledge to medicine, research and the wider scientific industry.

You can also transfer to the MSci route for a specialist year of research-intensive study.

If you don't meet the entry requirements for this course, or you’d like extra preparation before starting degree-level study, we recommend you join the foundation year.

Understand human disease at the molecular, cell and whole-body level – learning how diseases are diagnosed and treated, completing your own research, and graduating as a biomedical scientist.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

UCAS points

From A levels to include at least 24 points in any one A level and at least 16 points from a science subject (biology/chemistry/human biology). BTEC National qualification in Applied Science. We do not accept general studies. For example:

MPP in BTEC Extended Diploma.
Pass overall from a T level qualification in either the Health-Care Science or Science qualification.
A combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels and EPQ.

You can find information on making sense of UCAS tariff points here and use the UCAS tariff calculator to work out your points.

• Access - an Access to HE Diploma from a QAA recognised Access to HE course in a science based subject considered. Normally we require 15 credits at level 2 and 45 at level 3.

GCSE

English Language at grade C or 4 or equivalent.
Maths at grade C or 4 or equivalent.
Science at grade C or 4.

If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 7.0 (or equivalent) with no less than 6.5 in each skill. This is a graduate requirement of the Institute of Biomedical Science. If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 6.5 we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score.

If you do not have any of the qualifications above but have relevant experience, you are welcome to discuss potential opportunities with the admissions tutor.