About the course

Develop the skills and knowledge required to become an accredited biomedical scientist. Apply the latest research and advances in technology to understanding, diagnosis and treatment of disease. Undertake a research project in an area of your choice. Take the opportunity to apply for a year long placement where you will apply your knowledge and skills to a working situation. Transfer to the MSci route for a specialist year of research intensive study working alongside our internationally recognised researchers. You will gain an in-depth understanding of biomedical science and its application in medicine, research and the scientific industry. This is an academically challenging course which will develop your practical and digital skills preparing you for a career as a graduate scientist.

　　Duration- 3 (4 Year with placement year) Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (September), 2024	Sheffield
Semester 1 (September), 2025	Sheffield

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Sheffield Hallam University

Two GCE/VCE A level passes. High School Leaving Certificate, which is recognised as equivalent to A level standard. Other international qualifications gained after 13 years of secondary/further education. International Baccalaureate Diploma and those achieving 28 points or more will usually be successful in obtaining an offer of a place on our undergraduate programmes.

　　UCAS points

　　112

　　From three A levels (including at least 32 points in Biology) or equivalent BTEC national qualifications in Applied Science to include suitable biology modules. The study of Chemistry is useful, but not essential. We do not accept General Studies. We will consider a combination of qualification types.

　　BBC at A Level including A level Biology.

　　BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science DMM (please list units on your application)

　　BTEC Diploma in Applied Science DD (please list units on your application) alongside other level 3 study

　　A combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels and EPQ.

　　GCSE

　　English Language or English Literature at grade C

　　Maths at grade C

　　Science at grade C

　　• Access - an Access to HE Diploma from a relevant QAA-recognised Access to HE course which has mainly biology and chemistry related modules, or an equivalent Access to HE certificate. Normally we require 15 credits at level 2 and 45 at level 3 of which at least 15 level 3 credits should be graded at distinction level.

　　* GCSE English, mathematics and science equivalent

　　IELTS:6, TOEFL Internet based: 79 (Listening: minimum level 17 Speaking: minimum level 20 Reading: minimum level 18 Writing: minimum level 17)

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Sheffield Hallam University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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