Course summary
  • Study your foundation year, then progress to a degree with industry accreditation from the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
  • Gain the skills and knowledge required to become a biomedical scientist.
  • Apply the latest biological science to fields such as medical diagnosis of disease and illness.
  • Research the causes and treatment of disease.
  • Choose to transfer onto the MSci qualification.

Gain a broad-based education in biomedical sciences, its application and an insight into the impact of biomedical science within the clinical setting and scientific industry.

Optional transfer to the MSci qualification is aimed at students wanting to pursue a career in research and is suitable for students who achieve good results during years one and two of the BSc route.

Future careers

This Biomedical Science with Foundation Year (Honours) programme from Sheffield Hallam University prepares you for a career in:

  • academic research
  • the industrial biotechnology sector
  • heath services
  • medicine
  • clinical trials research

Some students go on to gain postgraduate degrees or PhD courses.

Previous graduates of BSc (Honours) Biomedical Science have gone on to work for:

  • the NHS