Biomedical Science

About this course

Biomedical science is dedicated to understanding the biological and chemical processes that underpin human health, and to applying that understanding to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. It is the discipline behind the laboratory tests that diagnose infections and cancers, the research that identifies new therapeutic targets, and the quality assurance systems that ensure clinical samples are reliable. This three-year full-time BSc at Sheffield Hallam University includes a foundation year entry route, a sandwich placement year, and work placement experience, giving you multiple pathways and substantial practical engagement alongside your academic learning. You will develop skills in haematology, clinical biochemistry, microbiology, histopathology, and immunology, working in state-of-the-art research facilities and learning to apply scientific techniques to real clinica

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 60% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 60 / 100Business, Research and Administrative Professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 20% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Science, engineering and technology associate professionals · 20% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Natural and social science professionals · 5% of graduatescards →

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