Biomedical Science - MBiomedSci

University of Sheffield

Designed for students who want to pursue a career in industrial or academic research, this course involves a major research project in your fourth year. The first three years of your course have the same structure as the BSc.This course is designed to give you the best start for a career in industrial or academic research. The first three years have the same structure as the BSc, with the fourth year devoted to a major research project where you’ll work in the lab with our world-leading academics.Biomedical science is devoted to understanding the human body and our ability to control it during health and disease.Our Biomedical science courses cover everything from human physiology and pharmacology, to molecular and cell biology, helping you to define the future of clinical medicine. You’ll study the basis of genetic diseases, cancer, the physiological consequences of ageing (including hearing loss) and consider how we tackle antimicrobial resistance. You’ll explore therapies that use stem cell technology, and discover how we develop drug treatment for inflammatory disease.As you progress through your degree you’ll be able to specialise in key areas such as stem cells and cancer, neuroscience, physiology and pharmacology, and developmental and cell biology. Whichever specialism you’re interested in, your personal tutor will support you to tailor your degree to your interests and career goals.Optional placement year, Study abroad