Welcome to Biomedical Science!
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We have the privilege of living at a time where ground-breaking advancements are being discovered every other day and some of humanity's biggest issues, from cancer to the mystery of the human genome, have answers within our grasp.
As the next generation of biomedical scientists, our job is to learn about what we know today so we can discover more about what we don't know tomorrow. From anatomy to pharmacology to neuroscience, we here at Biosphere want to help supply you with everything you need to support you in your studies while keeping you updated on the newest Biomedical news and future job opportunities.
Study Support
Study Support
There's no doubt that studying at University is difficult - Whether you're a fresher or a third year, we all sometimes need some support. That's why we've got a ton to help you out, from module specific 'cheat sheets' made by other students to weekly organised group study sessions. Browse our resources below, and if you have an idea of something that you think would help to add, feel free to contact us!
There's no doubt that studying at University is difficult - Whether you're a fresher or a third year, we all sometimes need some support. That's why we've got a ton to help you out, from module specific 'cheat sheets' made by other students to weekly organised group study sessions. Browse our resources below, and if you have an idea of something that you think would help to add, feel free to contact us!
Sepsis - Our modern day Thanos
Avengers assemble - we have a crisis on our hands, sepsis. The world's most proliferent killer. Recent publications place sepsis with a kill count out of approximately 11 million in 2017. This number has continued to grow year on year. Sepsis is a critical condition that arises from an imbalanced immune response to an infection. It is most commonly caused by bacterial infection and requires intensive medical care as the first port of treatment.
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Orangutans - Medical Experts
A wholesome story of an Orangutan figuring out the healing properties of a plant to help treat a wound on their cheek! This is one of the first recordings of a non-human animal exhibiting such behaviour with a medicinal plant, and it has scientists very excited about our evolutionary ties with the primate. Perhaps humans and orangutans are more similar than we thought...
More Short Reads Found Here
Videos, Podcasts, and Documentaries
Videos, Podcasts, and Documentaries
Got some time to spare but don't feel like reading? We've put some of our favourite short- and long- form non-text based content here! Whether you're looking for a podcast to listen to on the train, or a documentary to watch to procrastinate revision while still feeling like you're learning, check out some of the links below.
Got some time to spare but don't feel like reading? We've put some of our favourite short- and long- form non-text based content here! Whether you're looking for a podcast to listen to on the train, or a documentary to watch to procrastinate revision while still feeling like you're learning, check out some of the links below.
Biomedical Science Society
Biomedical Science Society
Also known as BMSSoc! This is our departmental society, part of the SU, where you can meet fellow scientists on your course, engage in fun activities, and enrich your time at Sheffield! Click the button below for their Linktree to find out more!
Benefits
Benefits
Are you bored? Homesick? Lonely?
No fear! BMSSoc offers plenty of activities and gives you the chance to meet others! You'll be able to get advice from older years and bestow your own wisdom to those newer to the course. Alongside socials, BMSSoc also offers study tips and resources.
Activities
Activities
BMSSoc socials range from sober hangouts, e.g crafts, movies, to bar/pub crawls ending with a club-night ticket. They also host yearly trips abroad, such as to Prague and Lisbon in recent years. Also occurring annually are the Winter and Summer balls - joined by quite a few of our lecturers too!
Membership details
Membership details
£12.00 for a 1 year membership.
£18.00 for a 2 year membership.
£24.00 for a 4 year membership.
A membership provides discounts on socials and events, so it's definitely worth it if you're planning to attend many!
If you have any queries or want to know more - head to the experts of the society! Email them at bmssoc@sheffield.ac.uk or contact them on Instagram at @bmssoc
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