The University of Sheffield
Department of Biomedical Science
Department of Biomedical Science. Unlocking life, improving livesDepartment of Biomedical Science. Unlocking life, improving livesDepartment of Biomedical Science. Unlocking life, improving lives

Our acclaimed research deepens understanding of medical conditions and improves treatments. Our excellent teaching and close sense of community mean our students love the time they spend with us – and go on to great achievements.

Undergraduate students in our departmentStudy with us

Explore biomedical science alongside some of the leading researchers in the subject, using our first-class lab and study facilities.

Undergraduate degrees
MSc taught degrees
Postgraduate research degrees

Research at BMSOur research

We're conducting world-leading research across several areas. This work is rated as some of the most influential and significant in the field.

Our Research themes

Research Facilities

Firth Court, the building where we're basedAbout the department

Discover more about who we are and what we do. Meet our staff and get in touch.

More about us
Innovation and impact
Staff
Contact us

Research CentresResearch Centres

The department hosts three internationally renowned research centres.

The MRC Centre for Developmental and Biomedical Genetics (CDBG)
The Centre for Stem Cell Biology (CSCB)
The Centre for Membrane Interactions and Dynamics (CMIAD)

News and announcements

MRC Centre for Developmental and Biomedical Genetics reaches out to the community. Find out more about the activities going on between the 20th and 28th of June. 

Zebrafish research provides breakthrough in the development of new treatments for epilepsy.  Pioneering discovery by the MRC Centre for Developmental and Biomedical Genetics (CDBG)

LGBT Stories: This YouTube film is part of our ongoing work to create a fully inclusive university where talented people are welcomed and supported to reach their full potential, whoever they are. Watch on YouTube.

Dr Marcelo Rivolta was recently featured on the BBC See Hear programme 'Scientists reverse hearing loss in gerbils'. Watch the video. Duration: 03:26 Series 32, Episode 26.

From 2013 entry we will be offering our level 1 students (both home and overseas) the opportunity to Transfer into Medicine.

British Science Festival 2012 - BMS L2 student Eleanor Rayner recently attended the British Science Festival held at Aberdeen.

Human embryonic stem cells could help to treat deafness - BMS member Dr Marcelo Rivolta has developed a method to turn human embryonic stem cells into ear cells which means a cure for deafness is a step closer.

Fruit flies expand understanding of how brains work- BMS member Dr Mikko Juusola and his research team have gained a new insight into how our brains work after studying the inner workings of fruit fly equivalents.