Entry onto the Clinical Sciences course, either directly or via our foundation year, gives students a unique and exciting opportunity to study science and health.

The course has a clinical focus and a strong emphasis on anatomy, physiology and employability skills. The course is informed by research, clinical expertise, and multiprofessional teaching.

With an integrated knowledge and understanding of science and health-related issues, you will be in an excellent position to pursue a variety of careers within the health sector or pharmaceutical industries.

Clinical Sciences graduates have progressed to postgraduate study, leading to careers in medicine, the healthcare sciences and other healthcare roles such as:

• Physician Associate
• Dentist
• Healthcare Manager
• Health Commission Associate
• NHS Analyst
• Medical Sales

It also gives you the transferable skills you need to launch a career in areas such as teaching or research.

We welcome people from all backgrounds, including students from underrepresented groups. The course provides an opportunity for students to apply to enter the MBChB programme at Sheffield Medical School at the end of Stage 1 as part of their widening participation programme for students from less advantaged backgrounds.

Our graduates have applied successfully to most UK Medical Schools, including Leeds Medical School, Sheffield Medical School and Hull York Medical School. We are proud to see that 35-50% of our final year students receive offers for medicine or dentistry.

This programme prepares you for a wide range of NHS careers and roles in the private sector. Recent graduates have gone on to roles such as:

• Health Commission Associate
• Health Service Manager
• NHS Analyst
• Clinical Audit Co-Ordinator
• Clinical Scientist
• Cardiac Safety Specialist
• Healthcare Scientist
• Clinical Trial Administrator
• Medical Sales 
• Civil Service Graduate Scheme