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Foundation of Biomedicine and Health Science
- Sheffield, United Kingdom
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Foundation
About the program
Honours degree on human biology, disease and population health.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply core concepts and methods in Biomedicine and Health Science to practical and academic problems. Develop and demonstrate skills relevant to fundamentals of life sciences
- epidemiology
- public health
- as reflected in the supplied curriculum summary. Use critical thinking
- ethical judgment and effective communication in discipline-related projects.
Career outcomes
- Laboratory research
- university technician roles
- laboratory science
- pharmaceutical industry
- contract research organisations
- academic research or a PhD
- data analysis
- clinical science in the NHS
- school technician roles
- clinical trials
- postgraduate teaching
- medicine or pre-registration health courses
Curriculum
- Three-year honours degree (optional placement year). Modules include fundamentals of life sciences
- epidemiology and public health
- human reproduction and endocrinology
- immunology and professional skills for scientists
- ending with a research project.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Standard offer of 64 UCAS points
- with at least 32 points from one A level or equivalent
- GCSE English grade 4/C
- international equivalents by country.
Accepted academic background
A levels or equivalent (BTEC, T level, Access to HE); international equivalents per country on https://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/international/entry-requirements
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 67
- Duolingo 105
- PTE Academic 64
- IELTS Academic 6
Documents you’ll need
- English Language Test Results
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements and intake availability. Prepare your academic records and required supporting documents. Submit the application through the institution's approved application process. Provide language proficiency evidence and pay any application fee when applicable. Monitor the application status and respond to requests for additional information.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £18,900 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | City Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Biosciences and Chemistry |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is £18,900 GBP per year. The estimated living cost is £10,827 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 67, Duolingo 105, PTE Academic 64, IELTS Academic 6.