Biomedical Sciences, BSc (Hons)

About Biomedical Sciences, BSc (Hons) - at Sheffield Hallam University

Biomedical science applies biological sciences to medicine. As progress in science, medicine and healthcare continues to advance, the area of biomedical sciences is also a dynamic and changing field. A biomedical scientist must first understand the normal physiological processes of the human body and then investigate the processes which lead to disease how disease is diagnosed and monitored how this knowledge can aid the design of new therapies Biomedical scientists need to be knowledgeable, motivated and innovative. You graduate from this course as a skilled scientist with these traits. A strong theme of professional development is also central to your learning to enhance your growth as a scientist and improve your employability. Year one covers the underlying principles of biomedical science such as cell biology, physiology and analytical science. In the second and final years, you develop a more detailed knowledge in specialist areas including * immunology * molecular biology * clinical biochemistry * medical microbiology * cellular pathology * pharmacology. This equips you for a career in a wide range of organisations. We offer a fully supported paid work placement in year three, which allows you to develop your skills and makes you more attractive to potential employers. The placements can open up many career opportunities. Our students are often offered a job by their placement company when they graduate. Our national and multinational placement partners include * NHS hospitals * GlaxoSmithKline * AstraZeneca * Pfizer Limited * Covance Clinical Research * biotechnology industries. Placements typically pay between £8,000 and £17,000 per year. You can then combine all the skills and knowledge you have gained by completing a major research project. This is usually completed in our laboratories with the guidance of an academic supervisor. Sometimes it can be carried out at your placement organisation. Most of our teaching staff are active in our Biomedical Research Centre (BMRC)http://www.shu.ac.uk/research/bmrc/. This allows us to feed scientific developments directly into our courses. We constantly review course content, including the comprehensive practical laboratory programme, to keep abreast of scientific developments. For more information please visit our biosciences website at http://www.shu.ac.uk/bioOpen daysWe run regular open days for prospective students and parents. Come and talk to staff and students and help yourself make an informed choice. Find out more by calling us on 0114 225 5555 or see our open dayhttp://www.shu.ac.uk/study/open/ website.

Entry requirements for this course

Contact Sheffield Hallam University to find course entry requirements.

Courses you may be interested in at other institutions

Below are some suggested courses at other providers that you may also be interested in:

Don't meet the entry requirements?

Consider a Foundation or Pathway course at Sheffield Hallam University to prepare for your chosen course:

See all Foundation and Pathway courses at Sheffield Hallam University

Foundation and Pathway Courses at other institutions

If you do not meet the entry requirements for this course then consider one of these courses from another institution:

See all Foundation and Pathway courses

Other courses at Sheffield Hallam University

There are 475 other courses listed from Sheffield Hallam University. A selection of these are displayed below:

View all 475 courses at Sheffield Hallam University

Related Information

See other universities in Sheffield

Find out more about studying in the United Kingdom