Biomedical Science with Foundation Year

Program Overview

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1. Course summary

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.

If you don't meet the entry requirements for our BSc (Hons) courses, or you’d like extra preparation before starting degree-level study, we recommend you join the foundation year. You will build your confidence in biology, chemistry and maths, and apply your theoretical knowledge in practical laboratory sessions. You will also familiarise yourself with Sheffield Hallam’s staff and facilities — ensuring that you are fully prepared to begin at degree level study.

Program Outline

3. Future careers

This course prepares you for a wide range of careers including:

hospital pathology laboratories

academic research

the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry

medical-related disciplines

clinical trials research

scientific sales and marketing

postgraduate study options

Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work for world-leading companies such as:

the NHS

pharmaceutical companies

scientific law firms

research institutes

Graduates have also progressed to further study of masters courses and PhDs or have gone into teaching.

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4. Where will I study?

You study at City Campus through a structured mix of lectures, seminars and practical sessions as well as access to digital and online resources to support your learning.

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City Campus

City Campus is located in the heart of Sheffield, within minutes of the train and bus stations.

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Location

Howard Street

Sheffield

S1 1WB

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Adsetts library

Adsetts Library is located on our City Campus. It's open 24 hours a day, every day.

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Equipment and facilities

Our teaching and research laboratories are equipped with industry standard instrumentation which you will learn how to use in scenario-based practical sessions. Examples of facilities you will have access to include:

state-of-the-art mass spectrometry equipment

our award winning cell culture suites with laminar flow hoods and incubators

an extensive range of analytical equipment, such as high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and gas chromatography (GC)

real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) equipment for quantitative analysis of nucleic acids

high-powered fluorescent and confocal microscopes for cell and tissue analysis

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Financial support for home/EU students

How tuition fees work, student loans and other financial support available.

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