Biomedical Science, MBiomedSci (Hons), with industry placement

The University of Sheffield's five-year MBiomedSci programme combines academic study with a paid work placement year, offering hands-on industry experience and advanced research training in your fourth year. Students delve into human physiology, pharmacology, molecular biology, and cell biology, exploring topics like genetic diseases, ageing, and antimicrobial resistance. With opportunities to specialise in areas such as stem cells, cancer, neuroscience, or developmental biology, you'll work alongside world-leading academics, collaborate with the NHS on real-world projects, and develop skills through lab practicals and anatomy training akin to medical students.This programme fosters creativity and independent thinking, with placements at organisations like GSK and Eli Lilly helping you test career paths while paying reduced fees. Ranked 4th in the UK for research quality, it provides state-of-the-art facilities for genomics and proteomics, leading to a major research project in your final year, preparing you for roles in research, clinical medicine, or management.