BSc Honours MSci Biomedical Science

The BSc (Hons)/MSci Biomedical Science at Sheffield Hallam University is a four-year degree. The first year builds student skills in science and study habits, offering a strong start to undergraduate learning. They learn how to apply biomedical science to diagnose and treat disease, using modern labs and cell culture suites with industry-standard tools. The course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) and approved for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). A placement in a hospital lab may earn students the IBMS Certificate of Competence to register after graduation.

Students learn fundamental life sciences like anatomy, cell biology, physiology, and biochemistry. They cover disease testing, microbiology, pathology, and biomedical investigations. In later years, they take part in research projects, and there is an optional placement year working with NHS partners such as Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, Sheffield Children’s Hospital, Rotherham General, and Barnsley Foundation Trust. Students are taught through live lectures, practical labs, workshops, seminars, and small-group tutorials. They are taught by active researchers and industry experts. Assessment includes lab reports, essays, exams, project work, and placement feedback.