Biomedicine and Health 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

AA29

Campuses

City Campus

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 18,000 / year

Next Intake September-2026

Biomedicine and Health Science with Foundation Year,MSci

About

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.

Develop your understanding of health and the origin of disease, investigate health interventions and cutting-edge novel therapeutics.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

UCAS points

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

DDE at A Level.
MPP in BTEC Extended Diploma.
Pass overall from a T level qualification with D or E from core.
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.

GCSE

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

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

If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 or above, with a minimum score of 5.5 in each skill.

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.

Career

Future careers

This course prepares you for a career in:

Laboratory research
University technician roles
Laboratory science
The pharmaceutical industry
Contract research organisations
Academic research or a PhD
Data analysis
Clinical science in the NHS
School technician roles
Clinical trials

You could also progress onto postgraduate teaching or medicine courses – or pre-registration health courses such as Radiotherapy and Oncology, Radiology, Dietetics and Physician’s Associate.