BSc Honours MSci Biomedical Science with Foundation Year

Course overview

The BSc (Hons)/MSci Biomedical Science with Foundation Year at Sheffield Hallam University is a four-year course that starts with a foundation year. This first year helps students build their knowledge in biology, chemistry, maths, and study skills. After the foundation year, students move into the degree programme. They study how the body works at the cell and molecular level, how diseases are diagnosed and treated, and how science links to medicine and research. The course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) and approved for HCPC registration. When eligible, students gain the IBMS Certificate of Competence after successful hospital placements.

The final year, for the MSci route, offers a chance to work with research teams on specialist projects at the Biomolecular Sciences Research Centre. There is also an optional placement year with NHS labs such as Sheffield Teaching Hospitals and Rotherham General. Students are taught through lectures, lab work, workshops, small-group tutorials, guest talks, and real-world projects. Students work with industry-standard equipment and digital tools, and they conduct research in placement settings. Assessment methods include exams, lab reports, coursework, presentations, and feedback from placement supervisors.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

Applicants typically need 40 UCAS points, with ABB–AAB at A-Level.
GCSEs in English and maths at Grade C or 4 are required.

English Proficiency:

For applicants who do not speak English as their first language, it is necessary to have a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 with no skill section below 5.5.

Scholarships

Chevening Scholarships
Payment of tuition fees.
Inclusive Leadership and Sustainable Growth Executive MBA Scholarship
Up to ten scholarships are available, each offering a £5,000 tuition fee discount.
Up to £5,000
Joyce Spurr Art Travel Fund
Successful applicants will be awarded between £50 and £250.
Up to £50
Online Masters Scholarship
A 10% discount on all our online masters courses.
Up to 10% of fees
Performance Athlete Support Programme
Successful applicants will receive support from our multi-disciplinary team of sport practitioners, free Team Hallam Ultimate Membership, and access to our facilities. Some students may also receive a bursary and support.
Postgraduate Research Scholarship
A 10% discount on postgraduate research courses is available if you have graduated with a full degree from Sheffield Hallam.
Up to 10% of fees
Postgraduate Study Discounts
£2,000 discount on full-time postgraduate course fees for home and international students starting in 2026/27.
Up to £2,000
Postgraduate Taught Scholarship
£1,000 Postgraduate Taught
Up to £1,000
Transform Together Scholarships
A half fee waiver (50% discount) is available for undergraduate and postgraduate taught courses for the first year of study.
Up to 50% of fees
Vice-Chancellor's Award
South Asia - £2,000; Nigeria - £3,000; South East Asia - £3,000; Ghana- £3,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of the BSc (Hons)/MSci Biomedical Science (foundation + degree) programme from Sheffield Hallam University can work as:

Biomedical Scientist
Clinical Laboratory Analyst
Research Assistant in Medicine
Pharmaceutical Lab Technician
Healthcare Science Associate

Cost of study

The tuition fee for international students enrolling in the Sheffield Hallam University BSc (Hons)/MSci Biomedical Science (foundation + degree) programme for the academic year 2025/26 is £17,155.

Admission

To apply for the Sheffield Hallam University BSc (Hons)/MSci Biomedical Science with foundation year programme, prospective students can submit an application through UCAS. If you have any questions about the process, you can contact our experienced counsellors at AHZ.

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