All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
 

The course provides grounding in a range of scientific disciplines applicable to modern Biomedical Laboratory Science including cell biology, molecular biology, immunology and microbiology. You will develop an understanding of the pathogenesis of different diseases from a cellular to whole system level and discuss methods for the diagnosis and treatment of patients. 
 

You will apply your theoretical knowledge of disease systems to conduct a practical investigative research project. The programme provides you with the opportunity for career development within the area of Biomedical Laboratory Sciences, either as a researcher within a clinical or commercial setting or as a PhD student within the biomedical field. 
 

Modules may include Mechanisms of Disease, Case Studies in Pathology and Applied Diagnostics.
 

You learn through
 

• lectures and seminars

• academic advice

• a programme of laboratory-based practical classes

• full semester research project
   

  You will have the opportunity to conduct a semester-long investigative research project within the biomedical field. This work will take place in cutting-edge, industry-standard laboratories and teaching labs under the supervision of world-renowned active research staff.
   

  This work will be aligned with the current research interests of an academic member of staff within our specialist Biomolecular Sciences Research Centre. The project will include a critical review of the literature relevant to your research project, the development of a project proposal, design of research methods and the analysis, presentation and interpretation of experimental data.
   

  Practical skills are developed throughout the course and you gain experience in molecular biology, microbiology, genomics, proteomics and bioinformatics. All practical classes are led by expert academic staff whose research incorporates the latest techniques. Research skills and statistical analysis are developed throughout the programme and applied to relevant healthcare problems/case studies.
   

  Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.
   

  Compulsory modules
   

  Module	Credits	Assessment
  Advanced Laboratory And Research Practice	30	Coursework
  Applied Diagnostics	15	Coursework Exam
  Applied Laboratory Practice	15	Coursework
  Case Studies In Pathology	15	Coursework
  Mechanisms Of Disease	15	Coursework Exam
  Research Project	60	Coursework

• Elective modules
   

  Module	Credits	Assessment
  Case Studies In Infectious Disease	15	Coursework Exam
  Cell And Molecular Biology	15	Coursework Exam
  Cell Biology	15	Coursework Exam
  Cellular And Molecular Basis Of Cancer	15	Coursework Exam
  Genomics And Proteomics	15	Coursework

   

A 2:1 in a relevant Honours degree is normally accepted as the entry requirement for the course. Applicants with a 2:2 are also actively encouraged to apply and will be considered on an individual basis. Applicants with alternative qualifications with academic attainment or skills in subjects which are directly relevant to the course will also be considered.
 

If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or a recognised equivalent.
 

All applicants are required to gain a recognised English language qualification before entering any of our courses. For pre-sessional English programmes and courses below degree level, this must be one from a list of UK government recognised tests, most commonly IELTS. For degree level programmes (bachelors, masters and PhD), we consider a wide range of international qualifications. Please check the course entry qualification on our online prospectus and our English language page for full details.
 

You can find further information on all our undergraduate and postgraduate courses on our online prospectus.
 

International Foundation Programme
 

The following qualifications will be considered for entry on to our International Foundation Programme.
 

• IELTS certificate from an approved centre (IELTS score of 4.5 or above)

• Good high school graduation grades which include maths
   

Undergraduate programmes
 

The following qualifications will be considered for entry on to undergraduate programmes

• two GCE/VCE A level passes

• High School Leaving Certificate, which is recognised as equivalent to A level standard

• other international qualifications gained after 13 years of secondary/further education

• please contact our admissions office at admissions@shu.ac.uk for advice on equivalents
   

Sheffield Hallam welcomes applications from international school students taking the International Baccalaureate Diploma and those achieving 28 points or more will usually be successful in obtaining an offer of a place on our undergraduate programmes. For information about IB points equivalences against the UCAS tariff please visit the UCAS website.
 

Postgraduate taught programmes (masters)
 

The following qualifications will be considered for entry on to postgraduate taught programmes

• a first degree or professional qualification recognised as being equivalent to degree standard

• an HND or higher education diploma with substantial work experience in an appropriate field

• successful completion of a recognised pre-Masters course

• please consult our admissions office at directadmissions@shu.ac.uk for advice on equivalents
   

Postgraduate research programmes

The following qualifications will be considered for entry on to postgraduate research programmes (MPhil/PhD)

• masters degree from a recognised university

In most cases, students are required to submit a full application for PhD study, including a formal research proposal.

You can find further information on all our undergraduate and postgraduate courses on our online prospectus

Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time study in 2023/24 is £9,910 for the course.

Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2023/24 is £16,385 for the course.

This courses prepares you for a career in
 

• health biotechnology sector

• industrial biotechnology sector

• pharmaceutical industry

• academic research
   

Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work for:
 

• NHS

• Public Health England

• Novartis

• ThermoFisher Scientific