Biomedicine and Health Science
Biomedicine and health science sits at the interface between biological research and the development of new clinical therapies. It encompasses the basic life sciences, including cell biology, genetics and biochemistry, alongside the applied sciences of pharmacology, immunology and biotechnology, asking both how the body works and how that understanding can be translated into treatments for disease. As the biotechnology revolution continues to transform medicine, from gene therapies and cell-based treatments to targeted biologics and precision medicine, the need for graduates who understand both the science and the health context has grown considerably.
At Sheffield Hallam University, this three-year full-time programme includes a foundation year, a sandwich year in professional placement and a work placement, providing a supported entry route and substantial industry experience. You will develop a sound understanding of the fundamental life sciences alongside an appreciation of how novel therapies are developed, from early laboratory research through clinical translation to patient delivery. The programme covers both non-pharmacological and biotechnology-dependent interventions, including therapies based on recombinant DNA technology, modified cellular approaches and bespoke personalised treatments.
The placements give you direct experience of how biomedical science operates in research, clinical or industry settings.
Graduates from biomedicine and health science programmes work in pharmaceutical companies, biomedical research institutions, clinical laboratories, health technology businesses and NHS settings. Many pursue postgraduate study in biomedical science, pharmacology, clinical research, drug development or related fields, and the degree provides a strong foundation for those considering graduate entry to medicine or clinical science training. The combination of scientific depth and applied health focus produces graduates who are equipped to contribute to one of the fastest-moving areas of modern science and medicine.