Biology with Foundation Year,MSci

Sheffield Hallam University

United Kingdom, Sheffield

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Sheffield Hallam University

United Kingdom , Sheffield

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

A046

Campuses

City Campus

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 18,000 / year

Next Intake September-2026

Biology with Foundation Year,MSci

About

Course summary

Train in state-of-the-art laboratories and our award-winning tissue cultures suite.
Work with biology experts to complete your own cutting-edge research.
Gain the coding skills you need to approach biological data.
Design real-world solutions such as sustainable manufacturing processes and ecological recovery.
Take an optional placement year and gain invaluable practical experience within an industrial environment.

Our BSc Biology course develops your knowledge and skills in biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, evolution, and animal, plant and microbial manipulation. You can adapt the degree to your interests, with a choice of modules in your third year. You can also transfer to the MSci route for a specialist year of research-intensive study.

Get research and industry-ready on our sustainability-focused biology course – from animal and plant physiology to biochemistry, genetics, evolution and data-science.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

UCAS points

From A levels to include at least 24 points in any one A level and at least 16 points from a science subject (biology/chemistry/human biology). Or BTEC National qualification in Applied Science. We do not accept general studies. For example:

MPP in BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science.
Pass overall from a T level qualification in either Health -Care Science or Science with D or E from core.
A combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels and EPQ.

You can find information on making sense of UCAS tariff points here and use the UCAS tariff calculator to work out your points.

• Access - an Access to HE Diploma from a QAA recognised Access to HE course in a science based subject considered. Normally we require 15 credits at level 2 and 45 at level 3.

GCSE

English Language at grade C or 4 or equivalent.
Maths at grade C or 4 or equivalent.

If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 or above, with a minimum score of 5.5 in each skill.

If you do not have any of the qualifications above but have relevant experience, you are welcome to discuss potential opportunities with the admissions tutor.