BSc Biological Sciences at University of Sheffield

Programme overview

Our flexible BSc lets you tailor your degree to the areas of biological science you’re passionate about, linked to your career goals. You’ll then put your new skills and knowledge into practice in the lab and field.

Department: School of Biosciences | Duration: 3 years | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Sample modules listed across the course include Experimental Skills for Bioscientists, Professional Skills for Bioscientists, Diversity of Life, Building Blocks of Life, Biodiversity, Climate and Conservation, Form and Function of Living Organisms, and later options such as Biological Basis of Neurodegeneration, Genome Stability and Cancer Biology, Pharmacology of Cardiovascular and Respiratory Disease, Animal Models of Human Disease and Development.

Career pathways

You won't be short of career options with a degree in biological sciences from Sheffield.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Standard offer (2027-28 entry) - A-levels: AAB, including Biology and a second science. A-levels plus a fourth Level 3 qualification: ABB, including Biology and a second science + B in the EPQ; ABB, including Biology and a second science + B in Core Maths. International Baccalaureate: 34, with 6,5 (in any order) in Higher Level Biology and a second science; 33, with 5 in Higher Level Biology and a second science, and B in the extended essay. BTEC Extended Diploma: DDD in Applied Science (Basic, Biomedical Science, or Analytical & Forensic Science* streams only), or Health and Social Care**. BTEC Diploma: DD in Applied Science + A at A Level. T Level: Not accepted. Scottish Highers + Advanced Higher/s: AABBB + AB in Biology and a second science. Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A-levels: B + AA in Biology and a second science. Access to HE Diploma: Award of the Access to HE Diploma in Science, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 36 at Distinction (to include Biology and a second science) and 9 at Merit. Other requirements: GCSE Maths grade 4/C; Second science subjects include Chemistry, Maths, Further Maths, Physics, Psychology, Environmental Science, Geology or Geography. Human Biology accepted in lieu of Biology, but Biology and Human Biology cannot be accepted in combination as the two sciences; *BTEC Applied Science (Analytical & Forensic Science) must include the units: Practical Chemical Analysis, Applications of Organic Chemistry, and Applications of Inorganic Chemistry; and at least one of the following units: Physiology of Human Body Systems, Human Regulation & Reproduction, Biological Molecules & Metabolic Pathways, Diseases & Infections, Microbiology & Microbiological Techniques, Biomedical Science or Medical Physics Applications; **BTEC Health & Social Care must include at least two of the following units: Infection Prevention and Control, Microbiology for Health Science, Genetics, Biomedical Science or Biochemistry for Health. Access Sheffield contextual offer: A-levels ABB. English language for international applicants: GCSE English Language at grade 4/C; IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component; or an alternative acceptable English language qualification. Applications are made through UCAS.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Standard annual undergraduate tuition fee for new home students; reduced for year abroad/placement years. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years

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