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University degree

Biomedical Science

The University of Sheffield · Sheffield
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
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About this course

Contribute to our understanding of the human body and our ability to control it during health and disease. If you're thinking about a career in research, this course involves a major research project in your fourth year. Contribute to our understanding of the human body and our ability to control it during health and disease.

If you're thinking about a career in research, this course involves a major research project in your fourth year. Get hands-on experience in our newly refurbished anatomy lab. Learn how to diagnose genetic disorders such as cancer or rare inherited disease by working alongside NHS scientists and academics.

Gain extra experience by adding an optional work placement year to your degree.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
128-143 pts10%
144-159 pts30%
160-175 pts35%
176-191 pts15%
192-207 pts5%
208-223 pts5%
224-239 pts5%
240+ pts5%
How they qualified
95% got in with alevel. The rest came in a mix of ways:
alevel95%
baccalaureate5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
80%
In work or further study after
65%
In professional / skilled jobs
90%
Continue past first year
92%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£28,000
After 15 months
£27,500
3 years on
£34,000
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
92%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching89%
Assessment & feedback88%
Academic support92%
Well organised90%
Learning resources90%
Student community92%
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on The University of Sheffield's own site.
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Careermash · real course data from HESA / Discover Uni, in plain English.

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